Lakers vs Spurs Picks and Prediction – 11/16/2024

On Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers look for their fourth consecutive victory when hosting the San Antonio Spurs. Los Angeles is 7-4 and third in the Pacific Division, two games behind first-place Golden State. Los Angeles defeated Memphis 128-123 on Wednesday. LeBron James had a triple-double with 35 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds. James has had three consecutive triple-doubles and is the oldest (39) player in the NBA to accomplish that feat. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our NBA previews.

Anthony Davis is leading Los Angeles in scoring and rebounding with averages of 31.2 points at 10.4 rebounds per game while LeBron James is the second leading scorer and the leader in assists with averages of 23.6 points and 9.1 assists per game. Los Angeles has five players averaging double figures in scoring and as a team is scoring an average of 116.6 points per game.

The San Antonio Spurs look for their third consecutive victory when hosting the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. San Antonio is 6-6 and third in the Southwest Division, two games behind the first-place Houston Rockets. San Antonio defeated the Washington Wizards on Wednesday 139-130 with Victor Wembanyama scoring a career-high 50 points for the Spurs.

Victor Wembanyama is leading San Antonio in scoring and rebounding with averages of 22.3 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. Chris Paul is the leader in assists with an average of 8.4 per game. San Antonio has seven players averaging double figures in scoring and as a team is scoring an average of 107.2 points per game while shooting 46.2% overall and 35.1% from 3-point territory.

San Antonio is coming off a win over Washington and the Spurs have covered the number in 13 and last 19 versus an opponent from the Western Conference and 11 of the last 14 versus an opponent from the Pacific Division. San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama scored a career-high 50 points on Wednesday versus Washington and will be tough for the Lakers’ defense to contain. Final Score Prediction, San Antonio Spurs win and cover ATS 131-127.