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San Antonio Spurs (18-19) vs. LA Lakers (20-16)
January 13, 2025 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: LA Lakers -3.5; Over/Under: 222.5
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The San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers collide at the crypto.com Arena on Monday night.

San Antonio Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs have been in a rut as they’ve lost six of their last nine games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a three-game skid after getting run over by the Bucks in a 121-105 road defeat on Wednesday. Keldon Johnson led the team with 24 points and 11 rebounds, Chris Paul added 18 points with seven assists while Harrison Barnes chipped in with 14 points. As a team, the Spurs shot just 36 percent from the field and 18 of 52 from the 3-point line as they struggled to keep pace with the Bucks from the start and were always fighting a losing battle after falling behind by 65-46 going into halftime. Devin Vassell shot just four of 17 from the field for his 11 points while Stephon Castle shot just two of 12 for his five points. The Spurs will meet the Grizzlies after this game.

Los Angeles Lakers 

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers have been in fine form as they’ve won seven of their last 11 games overall, but they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after losing to the Mavericks by 118-97 a week ago. Anthony Davis led the team with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks, LeBron James added 18 points with 10 rebounds and eight assists while Austin Reaves chipped in with 15 points. As a team, the Lakers shot 45 percent from the field and 11 of 35 from the 3-point line as they started the game with no urgency and never mounted any sort of a comeback after losing the lead in the second quarter. The Lakers will face the Heat following this one.

San Antonio v Los Angeles free prediction

The Spurs are keeping an eye on Jeremy Sochan who is questionable for this one, while the Lakers are keeping an eye on LeBron James who is questionable with an illness. The Spurs have struggled to win lately, but Wembenyama is growing in confidence by the day and they are still capable of an upset here, especially if James isn’t able to suit up for the Lakers. You can make an argument for either side, but I am leaning towards the Spurs to pull off the minor upset on the road in a close one.

Peter Tran's Free Pick: San Antonio +3.5

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