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The San Antonio Spurs host the Los Angeles Lakers in a Non-Conference matchup. Tip-off is set for 08:30 PM ET at the AT&T Center.
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Probable Starting Lineups<br />
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<b>Los Angeles Lakers</b> PG Russell Westbrook, SG Malik Monk, SF Austin Reaves, PF Stanley Johnson, C LeBron James Q<br />
<b>San Antonio Spurs</b> PG Dejounte Murray Q, SG Devin Vassell Q, SF Keldon Johnson, PF Doug McDermott, C Jakob Poeltl
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Key Injuries<br />
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<b>Los Angeles Lakers </b> Talen Horton-Tucker Ankle (Probable) Anthony Davis Ankle (Out) Kendruck Nunn Ankle (Out)
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<b>San Antonio Spurs </b> Devontae Cacok
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Recent Form<br />
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The Los Angeles Lakers come into this game with an overall record of 28-35, placing them 9th in the Western Conference. Throughout the season, Los Angeles has struggled in their 28 road contests, sitting at 9-19. Over the Lakers' last five games, they have picked up just 1 win. In this stretch, Los Angeles's offense is scoring right in line with their season average, putting up 107.0 points per game. Combined, the Lakers' last five opponents are giving up 106.0 points per contest. A key reason for Los Angeles' recent struggles is a defensive unit giving up 117.0 points over their previous five contests. This figure is up from their season average of 112.7. In the Los Angeles Lakers' most recent game, Los Angeles took down Golden State by a score of 124-116
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The San Antonio Spurs come into this game with an overall record of 24-40, placing them 12nd in the Western Conference. Throughout the season, San Antonio has struggled in their 30 home contests, sitting at 11-19. Over the Spurs' last five games, they have picked up just 1 win. During this stretch, San Antonio is averaging 124.0 points per game, 11.0 points more than their season average of 112.8. This uptick in offensive play has come while playing a group of opponents who are collectively giving up 111.0 points per contest. A key reason for the Spurs' recent struggles is a defensive unit giving up 128.0 points over their last five contests. This figure is up from their season average of 113.0. In the San Antonio Spurs' most recent game, the team fell to Charlotte by a score of 123-117.
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Individual Player Analysis<br />
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As Los Angeles travels to take on the San Antonio Spurs, the Lakers leading scorer is LeBron James. Through 50 games, James is averaging 29 points. On the season, he has surpassed his season average in 52.0% of his games. Against the Spurs, James will need to be on top of his game as San Antonio is allowing their opponent's top scorer to surpass their average in 33.0% of their games, placing them in the top 10. On the other side, Dejounte Murray leads the Spurs in scoring, averaging 20 points across his 57 games. Throughout the season, Murray has outscored his season average in 51.0% of his outings. On the season, the Lakers have allowed their opponent's top scorer to surpass their season average in 47.27% of their games, giving them a rank of 14th among NBA defenses.
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Matchup Analysis<br />
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The Spurs come into this game as the more efficient offensive team, averaging 108.5 points per 100 possessions. When playing as the superior offensive unit, San Antonio is winning at a rate of 53%. These wins are coming by an average margin of 19.0 points. On the other side, the Lakers hold the advantage on the defensive end of the floor. So far, they have played 13 games as the better defensive team, picking up 7 wins.
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The Historicals<br />
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Heading into today's matchup, the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs have met up for 3 games. In their last meeting, San Antonio picked up a 138-110 win.
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<span style="font-size:16px;"><b><span style="color:#008000;">Get more details:</span></b> <a class="advblue" href="https://www.sportsbettingstats.com/nba/matchup/1464181">Lakers vs. Spurs 3/7/22 Betting Matchup Stats</a></span>
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How the Public is Betting the Lakers vs Spurs<br />
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69% are betting the Lakers against the spread.<br />
52% are wagering on the game to go over the posted total of 234.0
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Betting Trends Worth Noting<br />
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Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
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Lakers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
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Spurs are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
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Spurs are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games.
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