It will be a potential preview of the Western Conference playoff series when the Los Angeles Lakers host the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. This is a back-to-back situation for Los Angeles after losing 119-110 at home to Oklahoma City on Monday. San Antonio hasn’t played since Saturday.
Let’s dive into my Spurs vs. Lakers predictions dive.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers Odds
Moneyline: Spurs -275 / Lakers +225
Spread: Spurs -8.5 (-110) / Lakers +8.5 (-110)
Total: More than 228.5 (-110) / Less than 228.5 (-110)
San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers Best Bet No. 1: Over 228.5 (-110)
The Lakers have already played eight back-to-back situations this season. Five of the second legs in those eight have yielded at least 230 points. Additionally, the over is 3-0 in Spurs’ last three games and 7-2-1 in the last ten head-to-head meetings between these two teams.
LeBron James has taken the court in both legs in each of his team’s last two back-to-backs. With Luka Doncic sidelined due to injury and suffering a loss on Monday, the Lakers really need LeBron for this. He has scored 20 points or more in five of his last six games. As for Spurs, they’ve warmed up again after a 2-3 draw. They are in the midst of a four-game winning streak, most recently putting up 135 and 138 points in the last two games – both against Dallas. On the other side of the table, the Spurs gave up 123 and 125 points to the Mavs in those two games.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers Best Player Prop Bet: De’Aaron Fox Over 5.5 Assists (-140)
Fox has seven assists in six of the last seven games. That’s no surprise, as San Antonio scores a lot of points and has a lot of weapons eagerly awaiting his distributions. In addition to Victor Wembanyama’s scoring prowess, no fewer than seven other players on the roster (including Fox) are scoring in double figures. That also applies to Stephon Castle, who went for a triple-double on Saturday with 40 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists.
Against what could be a tired Lakers defense, the Spurs should be able to beat them with ball movement. Even at -140, this Fox prop bet is good value.
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