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The Los Angeles Lakers (41-25) welcome the San Antonio Spurs (28-38) to Crypto.com Arena Monday. Tip is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Spurs vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Lakers lead 2-1
The Spurs beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-115 Saturday, covering as 1-point home favorites with the Over (235) cashing. F Devin Vassell scored a team-high 22 points on 6-for-17 shooting, including 4-for-9 behind the arc. San Antonio has struggled with its top 2 scoring options out for the season — C Victor Wembanyama and G De’Aaron Fox — losing 4 of its last 6. The Spurs are 2-4 against the spread (ATS) in that span and 29-37 ATS on the season.
The Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns 107-96 Sunday, covering as 3-point home favorites with the Under (226.5) hitting. G Luka Doncic, who was listed as “probable” on the injury report with an sprain, led the way with 33 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. G Austin Reaves added 28 points and 6 assists, while F LeBron James sat out with a groin injury. The win snapped a 4-game losing streak. The Lakers are 7-3 ATS in its last 10 and 37-28-1 ATS overall.
Spurs at Lakers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:39 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Spurs +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Lakers -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Spurs +9.5 (-110) | Lakers -9.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Spurs at Lakers key injuries
Spurs
- G De’Aaron Fox (finger) out
- C Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) out
Lakers
(Not yet submitted — below was for Sunday’s game)
- G Luka Doncic (ankle) probable
- F Rui Hachimura (knee) out
- F LeBron James (groin) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Spurs at Lakers picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 123, Spurs 111
Moneyline
PASS.
There’s no playable wager on the moneyline.
The Lakers (-450) are too expensive to consider, while the Spurs (+340) haven’t played well enough with Wembanyama and Fox out to expect any type of upset. Look to the spread for value.
Against the spread
BET LAKERS -9.5 (-110).
The Lakers have covered in 2 straight games and in 6 in a row at home. They are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 as favorites as well.
The Spurs have allowed at least 127 points in 4 of their last 6 and at least 115 in all 6. They are 0-3 ATS in their last 3 games as underdogs.
BACK LAKERS -9.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET OVER 229.5 (-105).
The Over is 8-1 in the Spurs’ last 9 games. They’ve scored at least 119 points in their last 5, while allowing at least 113 in 12 of their last 13. The Spurs rank 25th in defensive rating, so they’ll allow some easy buckets to the Lakers.
Los Angeles has gone Over in 3 of their last 4 games as the defense has allowed at least 126 in 2 of its last 3.
Considering the trends, OVER 229.5 (-105) is the way to go.
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