Spurs vs La Lakers Predictions and Betting Tips 28 Nov 2024 - NBA Prediction
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27.11.2024 01:08
Spurs vs La Lakers Prediction
As San Antonio continues being one of the fastest growing teams that keeps building together, they play a Los Angeles Lakers unit that continued showing immense changes on both ends from last year. With the Spurs coming off a massive victory against Golden State, this Lakers squad took a 127-102 loss to Denver. This matchup will take place on November 28th at 7:00 A.M. IST in Frost Bank Center of San Antonio. Underneath are our key betting tips, top player props, key injuries, and vital head-to-head trends to create a score prediction for this matchup.
Spurs vs La Lakers Betting Tips & Predictions
1. San Antonio Spurs vs Los Angeles Lakers Moneyline Pick
As the Lakers' moneyline is at -320, this should be a great pick due to their elite size and experience. With a backcourt of Cam Reddish and Austin Reaves, they should outscore the likes of Chris Paul plus Devin Vassell. Knowing that the Lakers have a strong frontcourt with Lebron James plus Anthony Davis, they should completely outplay Harrison Barnes and Wemby. As Rui Hachimura is back at small forward against Julian Champiegne, the -320 moneyline is a great pick and Los Angeles can begin a new streak.
2. San Antonio Spurs vs Los Angeles Lakers Point Spread Pick
With Los Angeles having a -4.5 spread during this matchup, this should be a very favorable matchup for them. Having a strong guard like Austin Reaves who can finish inside and create for others, his leadership has been a huge factor for the Lakers. Seeing that he has been a defensive stalworth as well, the Lakers guard will continue limiting Chris Paul’s passing, while being much faster than him to drive in. As this unit has Cam Reddish at shooting guard, he should continue to have a huge impact of defense against a great shooter like Devin Vasell. Although Vasell will be able to knock down a couple of shots through screens and quick dribbles, Reddish will ruin his angles plus cause tougher looks. As the Lakers have Rui Hachimura back at small forward, his ability to rebound and use size to finish at the rim will create an advantage against Julian Champigene. Even though the Spurs forward has been a solid knock-down shooter, Hachimura should keep him quiet by creating blocks and hard looks. As Lebron James is playing at power forward, he should dominate Harrison Barnes in every statistical category even though Barnes's mid-range game will be a small factor. With Anthony Davis being a stronger center than Wemby, he should outscore and outrebound him in this game. Looking at this, the Lakers should win their -4.5 spread.
3. San Antonio Spurs vs Los Angeles Lakers Over/Under Pick (Total Points)
As the over/under in this game is set at 228.5 points, both units will have a strong offensive game to keep this game high-octane. With the Spurs having one of the best passing guards leading them, their shooting guard has really improved as a strong deep shooter. Having a small forward that can connect from inside or outside as well, their center is one of the best stretch-fives in NBA play. Meanwhile, Los Angeles has a strong point guard that should really be their all-around piece, while their small forward continues to crash the glass for dunks or layups. Having a power forward that can score from anywhere and pass at an elite level, this group’s center continues playing at an MVP level on that end. Seeing this, the score should be around last time’s 235 combined points.
San Antonio Spurs vs Los Angeles Lakers Top Player Props
Devin Vassell over 14.5 points at 1.95: As Vasell has developed his deep shot and become one of the most consistent drivers, he will continue dominating this matchup. Although he has to go up against a tough defender in Cam Reddish and may get his shot reduced a bit, Vassell should still score at a consistent level. Someone who is averaging 16.2 points a night, should go over the limit in this matchup.
Lebron James over 21.5 points at 1.71: Seeing that the Lakers superstar has still shown a great ability to score and knock down all kinds of shots, he will be firing away again. Being guarded by a smaller defender in Harrison Barnes or Julian Champiegne, he should possess a great scoring threat in order to create inside as well. Knowing that Lebron James averages 23.6 points a night, he will go above his season average in this game.
San Antonio Spurs vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury News & Impact
San Antonio Spurs Injuries: As both Keldon Johnson, 12.5 points, and Devin Vassell are expected to be back from their knee and hamstring injuries, respectively, San Antonio will only be without Jermey Soachan. But, seeing Harrison Barnes's level of play this season, this unit should continue playing at a top level with similar rotations.
Los Angeles Lakers Injuries: With backup center Jaxson Hayes, 4.6 rebounds, still out due to his ankle injury, this squad’s depth will be impacted more with no Jalen-Hood Schinfo playing because of a hamstring injury. Knowing this and Jarred Vanderbilt is out from his foot issue, this Lakers squad will continue missing their key piece that backs up Rui Hachimura well.
Spurs vs La Lakers Head-to-Head Trends
With Los Angeles having won 2 straight games against San Antonio, they should win another one here is as the stronger team. Trying to make this streak much bigger, the Lakers will also have another impressive offensive game after scoring over 100 points 21 straight times against San Antonio. Seeing that they averaged 119.3 points a night vs this Spurs squad over three previous matchups, they will hope to make their 7-1 record vs the spread against San Antonio even better.
Betting Insights & Public Trends
Looking at the current public trends, this Lakers squad is favored by 69.6% of bettors to beat San Antonio in the matchup.
Spurs vs La Lakers Match Prediction
With the San Antonio Spurs heading into this game, they have looked like their squad has grown but will have to go up against a unit like Los Angeles. As the Lakers have shown great growth as an aggressive team under J.J. Reddick, they will be led by the rising star in Austin Reaves. Seeing that the Lakers guard has been one of the better passers and rebounders, his ability to shoot and knock down perimeter looks makes him very well-rounded. Going up against Chris Paul, he will be able to keep his passing quiet while also easily limiting this Spurs guard’s layup ability. Knowing Reaves is more lengthy, he should produce more steals and force Paul into a corner where passing will become harder. At shooting guard, San Antonio will have one of the most efficient producers in Devin Vassell from deep, but with this Los Angeles squad having Cam Reddish guard him it will become much harder for this Spurs SG to play at a similar level. Even though Reddish is not much of an offensive threat, his defense will keep Vassell quiet and take out an impactful player on San Antonio for the most part.
At small forward, this Lakers unit has one of the most explosive rebounders in Rui Hachimura who should handle Julian Champiegne. As this Lakers forward can finish inside with strength or knock down deep shots, he should keep the young Spurs one quiet. Although Champiegne has shown some prowess as an offensive player against the better defender, Hachimura is just too big and can get numerous blocks on him. As Lebron James plays the power forward position, his ability to still pass and dribble past defenders at this age has been impressive. Going against a mid-range scorer against Harrison Barnes, he should control the pace while Anthony Davis puts up another MVP performance on Victor Wembanyaba. Seeing that Los Angeles has vital pieces like Max Christie plus D’Angelo Russell of the bench, San Antonio will keep it competitive if Keldon Johnson has great production.
Our prediction: The San Antonio Spurs will win this game and cover their -4.5 spread, while the score goes over 228.5 points.
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