The Los Angeles Lakers play the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on Tipico Sportsbook.
The game tips off at 8:30 p.m. ET and can be seen on Spectrum SportsNet or Bally Sports Southwest.
Los Angeles (1-2) is coming off its first win of the season against the Memphis Grizzlies thanks to Carmelo Anthony’s 28 points off the bench. However, LeBron James hurt his ankle in that game after an opponent landed on it, so his status is uncertain.
San Antonio (1-2) has lost two in a row to the Denver Nuggets and Milwaukee Bucks after defeating the Orlando Magic to start the year. Third-year wing Keldon Johnson continues to take a developmental leap, so he’ll be a key player for the Lakers to contain.
Lakers at Spurs notable injuries:
Lakers: OUT – Trevor Ariza (ankle), Talen Horton-Tucker (thumb), Kendrick Nunn (knee), Wayne Ellington (hamstring)
PROBABLE – LeBron James (ankle)
Spurs: OUT – Zach Collins (ankle), Devontae Cacok (not with team)
The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook
- Point spread: Lakers -3.5
- Money line: Lakers -170 / Spurs +135
- Over-under: 223.5
Advice and prediction
Three games is a small sample size, but the Spurs are No. 1 in the league in field-goal percentage (48.8%), but No. 26 in 3-point percentage (31.2%). San Antonio isn’t a high-powered offense, but the talent level favors L.A. in this matchup, especially the size. It could be a tight affair since it’s early in the season and teams are figuring themselves and each other out, but the Lakers should take this one.
Take the Lakers minus-3.5, Lakers minus-170 and under 223.5.
Prediction: Lakers 110, Spurs 103
Get more betting analysis and predictions at Sportsbook Wire.
Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage.