San Antonio Spurs vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 13/12/2023, 05:15  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 13/12/2023 at 05:15 in NBA Predictions

The Los Angeles Lakers, currently holding a 14-10 record and sitting in sixth place in the Western Conference, aim to bounce back to the winning column as they face the struggling San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. This game marks the first of two matchups between the teams in three nights. Following a 127-125 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, snapping up their impressive four-game winning streak, the Lakers head south for the second game of a back-to-back on the road. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 37 points and 11 rebounds in the game against the Mavericks, while LeBron James contributed 33 points. In their last ten games, they have maintained an 11-7 record in Western Conference play, averaging 116.1 points, 46.1 rebounds, 28.3 assists, 6.4 steals, and 4.8 blocks per game. Playing on the road for the second consecutive night poses a challenge for most teams, and considering the Lakers' recent busy schedule, it could potentially pose difficulties for them too.

The San Antonio Spurs find themselves at the bottom of the Western Conference with a very poor 3-19 record. Heading into a two-game series against the Los Angeles Lakers, they carry a disheartening 17-game losing streak, marking the longest in franchise history. In their recent defeat against the Houston Rockets with a score of 93-82 on Monday, rookie Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 15 points and 18 rebounds. The Spurs, with a 3-13 record in Western Conference games, have been averaging 109.4 points per game this season. This falls short by 3.2 points compared to the 112.6 points the Lakers concede on average. Over their last ten games, the Spurs have averaged 107.0 points, 44.4 rebounds, 27.7 assists, 6.6 steals, and 6.1 blocks per game. Despite having a fully healthy lineup available most nights, the Spurs, with one of the youngest and least experienced core groups in the NBA, have faced major growing pains. While the foundation is in place, going up against one of the league's most seasoned teams in the Lakers will be a big ask for the Spurs on Wednesday night.