San Antonio Spurs @ Los Angeles Lakers - January 13, 2025

Alright, Lakers fans, it’s that time again! The Crypto.com Arena is going to be buzzing as our beloved Los Angeles Lakers take on the San Antonio Spurs this Monday. I can already feel the energy in the air, and you know what that means—time to break down what we can expect from this matchup!

First off, let’s talk about the odds. The Lakers are favored by 4 points, which feels just right considering how they’ve been playing at home lately. Sure, they stumbled against the Mavericks last time out with a disappointing 118-97 loss, but let’s not forget that every team has its off nights. What matters is how they bounce back—and I have no doubt they’ll come out swinging against the Spurs.

Now, looking at both teams’ stats gives us some insight into what we might see on the court. The Lakers are averaging around 112 points per game with a solid shooting percentage of nearly 47%. They’re also hitting about 35% from beyond the arc and maintaining a respectable free throw percentage of over 79%. On top of that, their assists per game sit at around 26—showing they can move the ball well when it counts.

On the other hand, San Antonio isn’t too far behind offensively with an average of about 111 points per game. However, their shooting percentage is lower at just over 45%, which could be a significant factor in this matchup. Plus, they’ve been struggling lately with three straight losses and have failed to cover in their last outing against Milwaukee.

Defensively speaking, both teams have their strengths and weaknesses. The Lakers grab around 41 rebounds per game while allowing more turnovers than they’d like—over 13 per game. Meanwhile, San Antonio does slightly better on the boards with nearly 46 rebounds but also struggles with turnovers themselves.

So where do I see this game heading? I’m predicting a solid win for our Lakers tonight! They’ll not only take care of business but will also cover that spread comfortably. With home-court advantage and a passionate crowd behind them (not to mention my lucky jersey), I believe they’ll find their rhythm early and keep it going throughout.

As for the total points? Given both teams’ recent trends—especially San Antonio’s tendency to go UNDER in five straight games—I think we’ll see another low-scoring affair tonight. So if you’re thinking about betting on whether it goes OVER or UNDER that total of 224 points? My gut says stick with UNDER.

In summary: Lakers win by more than four points; they cover; and expect another UNDER performance based on recent trends. Let’s get ready for an exciting night of basketball! Go Lakers!