The Los Angeles Lakers (14-2) and the San Antonio Spurs (6-11) clash at AT&T Center. The Lakers are a 5-point favorite and will try to continue their seven-game winning streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 223 points and it gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, November 25, 2019.
Los Angeles Lakers at San Antonio Spurs Betting Odds
The last time the Spurs took the court, they covered the 2.5-point spread against the New York Knicks, 111-104. The Lakers, on the other hand, defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 109-108, but failed to cover as 8-point favorites. The San Antonio game went 1.5 points under the projected point total of 216.5, while the Los Angeles game finished 9.5 points under the projected point total of 226.5.
The Lakers had a free throw rate of 0.238 (above their season average of 0.177) and had a better turnover percentage (14.2 vs. 16.7). The Spurs, meanwhile, had a great free throw rate of 0.253 (above their season average of 0.209) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.613 (above their season average of 0.520). San Antonio was led by LaMarcus Aldridge, who recorded 23 points and six rebounds. LeBron James, meanwhile led the way for Los Angeles, putting up 30 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, James led the Lakers to a 103-96 win. He recorded a triple-double with 21 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds. The two teams combined to put up 199 points, which was well under the projected point total of 217, and Los Angeles covered as a 1-point favorite. Los Angeles had a better effective field goal percentage (0.517 vs. 0.434). San Antonio, on the other hand, did a great job of making free throws (24-29; 82.8 percent).
It’s tough to find a trend for games featuring the Lakers in regards to the total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Los Angeles heads into the contest with records of 14-2 straight up (SU) and 9-7 against the spread (ATS).
Vegas tends to set the total low when the Spurs are involved, as 58.8 percent of their games have ended over the O/U total. Additionally, San Antonio is 6-11 SU and 3-13-1 ATS.
Los Angeles should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Lakers currently rank seventh in offensive efficiency, while San Antonio ranks 26th in defensive efficiency.
Los Angeles Lakers at San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Lakers, ATS Winner – Lakers, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Lakers rank 22nd in three pointers attempted per game (30.3) while the Spurs rank 29th (24.9).
- Los Angeles ranks fifth in points off turnovers per game (19.4) while San Antonio ranks 27th (14.9).
- The Lakers rank third in points in the paint per game (52.8) while the Spurs rank 21st (45.3).
- Los Angeles ranks fourth in fast-break points per game (15.6) while San Antonio ranks 22nd in fast-break points allowed per game (14.4).
- Los Angeles ranks first in blocks per game (7.6) while San Antonio ranks 12th (5.3).
- The Lakers rank seventh in steals per game (8.5) while the Spurs rank 27th (6.1).
- The Lakers average 26.5 assists per game, which ranks fifth in the NBA. The Spurs rank 23rd in assists allowed per game (25.8).
- Los Angeles ranks fifth in rebounds allowed per game (42.6) while San Antonio ranks eighth (43.7).
- Los Angeles ranks third in second chance points per game (15.6) while San Antonio ranks 23rd (12.1).
- Los Angeles is 6-0 when they allow less than 100 points.
- In games where they score more than 100 points, the Spurs are 6-9 and the Lakers are 11-2.
- Los Angeles is 3-4 ATS on the road, while San Antonio is 1-7 ATS at home.
- The total has gone over in 5 of the Spurs’ 8 home games, while 4 of the Lakers’ 7 road games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Los Angeles and San Antonio are both 1-4 ATS.
- The Lakers have 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games, while the Spurs have 3 overs, 1 under and 1 push
- During their last five games, the Lakers have scored an average of 114.4 points per game (2.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 108.0 points per game (4.9 above their season average).
- The Spurs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.4, up from 2.6 for the season.
