Spurs vs Lakers Picks and Prediction – 3/18/2025

By: Cameron Ross |

Last Updated: 03/16/2025 at 9:51 PM ET

San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Lakers 03/17/25 - NBA Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 3/18/2025, 2:30 AM UTC
Latest Odds: LAL -10.5 ; O/U 224.25

Spurs vs Lakers Prediction

 The San Antonio Spurs return to the road Monday with the game in Los Angeles against the Lakers. San Antonio has 28 wins and 38 losses this season having lost three of the last five despite a 4-point victory against New Orleans in their last outing. Offensively San Antonio was the better team in their last outing scoring 119 points on 46.4% shooting from the floor knocked down 16 triples. Defensively the Spurs did the job giving up 115 points on 50% shooting from the floor. San Antonio did lose the rebounding battle by 15 but forced 18 turnovers in the win. Stay in the action with our NBA Picks.

Victor Wembanyama leads the San Antonio offense this season averaging 24.3 points and 11 rebounds per game, but has been shut down for the season. The De’Aaron Fox is second the roster averaging 19.7 points per game in only 17 games with San Antonio. Devin Vassell averages 16.1 points and Stephon Castle is 4th on the team averaging 13.7 points per game. Chris Paul averages 8.7 points and leads San Antonio dishing out 7.8 assists per game this season.

The Los Angeles Lakers will stay at home one day with 41 wins and 25 losses this season following 11 point victory against phoenix on Sunday to end a lengthy losing streak. Officially Los Angeles did the bare minimum against phoenix scoring 107 points on 43.2% shooter from the floor knocked down 14 triples. The Lakers did lose the rebounding battle by double digits before his 14 turnovers in the win. Defensively Los Angeles did the work giving up 96 points on 39.3% shooting from the floor. Luka Doncic Led the way for the Los Angeles offense with 33 points on 20 shots.

Luka Doncic leads the Los Angeles offense, averaging 26.1 points per game despite playing just 13 games with the Lakers. LeBron James averages 25 points and leads the team dishing out 8.5 assists. Austin Reaves is 3rd on the team averaging 19.2 points and Rui Hachimura is averaging 13.3 points in just over 32 minutes per game.

Spurs vs Lakers Pick Analysis

The Lakers are the better team in this game and will continue to do the work Monday. Look for Los Angeles to control this game from the jump leading to the win. The Lakers talent and depth will lead the way to a win Monday at home. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Lakers win and cover 117-101.

Our Free NBA Pick for Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs

Los Angeles Lakers -10.5