San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [2/23/2024]

The Los Angeles Lakers will square off with the San Antonio Spurs in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, commencing at 10:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's full preview for Friday's Spurs vs. Lakers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Spurs vs. Lakers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Friday's NBA matchup between the Spurs and Lakers 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our popular predictive analytics model gives the Lakers an 80% chance of defeating the Spurs. Our predicted final score has the Lakers winning 124-114.

According to our model, the Spurs (+10.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 240.5 points has a 54% chance of going under.

Spurs vs. Lakers Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Spurs	Lakers
Spread	+10.5 (-105)	-10.5 (-115)
Moneyline	+425	-550
Total	o240.5 (-115)	u240.5 (-105)

• The Lakers are currently -10.5 favorites versus the Spurs, with -115 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Spurs (+10.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -105.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at -550. That means you can risk $550 to win $100 for a total payout of $650 if they get the W.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Spurs at +425, where you can bet $100 to profit $425, earning a total payout of $525 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 240.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Spurs vs. Lakers Picks

Our predictions, matched with the current odds, reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in Dimers' best NBA bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Spurs +10.5	-105
Moneyline	Spurs	+425
Total	Under 240.5	-105

While the Lakers are more likely to win the game, taking the Spurs moneyline is the best option due to the 1.4% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Spurs vs. Lakers Player Props

NBA prop bets are an enjoyable way to wager on the San Antonio vs. LA Lakers matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We uss the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.

Victor Wembanyama is expected to lead the Spurs with 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists, while Anthony Davis is projected to finish with 27 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the Lakers.

Spurs Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Spurs:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Victor Wembanyama	24	9	4	2
Devin Vassell	22	4	5	3
Keldon Johnson	15	5	3	2
Jeremy Sochan	13	5	4	1
Tre Jones	11	3	7	1

Lakers Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Lakers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Anthony Davis	27	12	5	0
LeBron James	25	8	10	2
D'Angelo Russell	22	3	8	4
Austin Reaves	17	4	7	2
Rui Hachimura	16	5	2	2

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA trends for today's games.

Spurs vs. Lakers Game Information

Friday's action between the Lakers and Spurs at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 10:30PM ET.

• Who: San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers
• Date: Friday February 23, 2024
• Time: 10:30PM ET / 7:30PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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Conclusion

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