The San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA Cup game is set to be played on Friday, November 15th, 2024, at 7:30 PM ET. The Spurs are currently 6-6 and sit 10th in the Western Conference. They recently earned a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards.
The Lakers are on a three-game winning streak after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 128-123. With a 7-4 record, the Lakers are now 6th in the Western Conference. In their history, the Spurs and Lakers have faced off 188 times in the regular season, with the Spurs winning 93 games and the Lakers edging them out with 95 victories.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Preview
The Spurs are showing a solid defensive performance in the 2024-25 season, ranking 5th in the league with an average of 109.2 points allowed per game. Offensively, however, they sit at 22nd with 109.8 points scored per contest. They are performing well on the boards, grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game (10th in the NBA) but allowing 42.0 (6th in opponent rebounds). Additionally, the Spurs are hitting 13.8 three-pointers per game, ranking 11th in the league, with a shooting percentage of 35.6% from beyond the arc, placing them 16th in that category.
On the other hand, the Lakers are excelling offensively, ranking 6th in the NBA with 117.6 points per game, but their defense ranks 24th, conceding 117.5 points per contest. The team struggles with rebounding, averaging just 40.7 boards per game (4th-lowest in the league), though they allow 42.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 12th. The Lakers are 17th in three-pointers made (12.4 per game) and 12th in three-point shooting accuracy at 36.9%.
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San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Odds And Best Bets
The Lakers lead by 1 point in their upcoming game against the Spurs. The game’s total points are set at 231.5, with the moneyline odds slightly favoring the Lakers at -115, compared to the Spurs at -105. These odds show a competitive rivalry between the two teams, suggesting a closely contested game. In terms of predictions, various models suggest narrow victories for the Spurs.
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One popular forecast predicts the Spurs will win 113-111, covering the spread (+1) and the game going under the total points (231.5). Another projection predicts a similar outcome, with the Spurs edging out the Lakers 116-111, recommending a bet on the Spurs (+2.5) and an under on the total points (with a predicted total of 227).
The Lakers, with a 7-4 record, have been strong against the spread, while the Spurs, at 6-6, continue to improve despite underdogs in this game. Key players to watch include the Lakers’ Anthony Davis, averaging 31.8 points per game, and LeBron James, contributing 7.2 assists per game. On the Spurs’ side, Victor Wembanyama stands out with 19.7 points and 10.5 rebounds, while Chris Paul provides veteran leadership with 10.5 points and 8.4 assists per game.
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San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Head To Head Stats
The Lakers have had the upper hand in the most recent meetings between the Spurs and Lakers. The teams have played three times in the 2023-24 season, with the Lakers winning two of those games. On February 23, 2024, the Lakers edged out the Spurs with a 123-118 victory, extending their winning streak to one.
The Spurs had previously defeated the Lakers on December 15, 2023, with a 129-115 win, snapping a three-game losing streak to the Lakers. Just two days before that, on December 13, 2023, the Lakers won a close 122-119 game, continuing their dominance in recent seasons.
Looking back to the 2022-23 season, the Lakers won most of the meetings, including a 113-104 victory on January 25, 2023, extending their streak to four consecutive wins over San Antonio. Earlier in the season, the Lakers won 143-138 in a high-scoring game on November 26, 2022, and also took a 105-94 win the day before.
The Spurs’ struggles continued on November 20, 2022, with a 123-92 loss in Los Angeles. San Antonio did find some success in the 2021-22 season, winning two of the three games, including a 117-110 win on March 7, 2022, and a 138-110 victory on December 23, 2021. However, the Lakers won the first encounter of that season, 114-106, on November 14, 2021.
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