Lakers vs. Spurs: NBA Picks and Predictions

Get set for a thrilling Western Conference clash as the San Antonio Spurs challenge the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. With LeBron James likely returning for the Lakers, and Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell leading the Spurs, both teams are eager for a win after recent losses.

On Friday, the San Antonio Spurs will face the Los Angeles Lakers in a Western Conference matchup at Crypto.com Arena. With a 30-27 record, the Lakers are 19-9 at home, while the Spurs are 11-45 overall and 6-24 on the road. Both teams are coming off losses on Thursday, with the Lakers falling to the Golden State Warriors 128-110 and the Spurs losing to the Sacramento Kings 127-122. LeBron James is listed as probable for the Lakers despite an ankle injury.

The Lakers are favored by 10 points, with an over/under of 239.5 points. The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every NBA game 10,000 times, has been on a 60-36 roll on top-rated NBA picks this season, returning nearly $2,300. The model is leaning towards the under-on-the-point total and has a point-spread pick that hits 60% of simulations.

Victor Wembanyama, one of the most hyped prospects since LeBron James, is averaging 20.5 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.2 blocks, and 1.2 steals per game for the Spurs. Devin Vassell leads the Spurs' supporting cast, averaging 19.1 points, 3.7 assists, and 3.6 rebounds per game.

Anthony Davis has been a standout for the Lakers, posting a double-double in the last three games with 27 points and 15 rebounds against the Warriors. LeBron James is expected to return to action, averaging 24.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game this season.

When favored, the Lakers are 13-18-1 against the spread in their last 32 games. The model suggests visiting SportsLine to see its pick for the Lakers vs. Spurs game.

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