by Rod Pearson
Wednesday, Jan 07, 2026
Game Time: 9:30 pm ET, Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Venue: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
Where to Watch: ESPN
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Lakers +7.5, Spurs -7.5; Over/Under: 235.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Lakers +7.5, Spurs -7.5; Over/Under: 235.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Lakers +8.5, Spurs -8.5; Over/Under: 235.5 points
Season Record
Los Angeles Lakers: 22-11 (1st place, Pacific Division)
San Antonio Spurs: 25-10 (1st place, Southwest Division)
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Los Angeles Lakers: 5-5 last 10
San Antonio Spurs: 7-3 last 10
Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs Preview and Analysis
The Lakers are entering this game with a 22-11 record overall this season and they are 12-5 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Memphis Grizzlies twice in a row, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the New Orleans Pelicans still to be played on Tuesday night. In their game against the Grizzlies, Luka Dončić led the team in points in that game with 36 while Jake LaRavia and LeBron James each were next on the team with 26 points. LeBron James led the team in assists in that game with 10 while Luka Dončić led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 47.5% from the field, 26.8% from 3-point range, and 80.5% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 117.2 PPG against them. The Lakers have an ATS record of 19-14 this season and their O/U record is 21-12.
The Spurs are entering this game with a 25-10 record overall this season and they are 12-5 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Portland Trail Blazers, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Memphis Grizzlies still to be played on Tuesday night. In their game against the Trail Blazers, Luke Kornet led the team in points in that game with 23 while Julian Champagnie was next on the team with 20 points. Stephon Castle led the team in assists in that game with 9 while Julian Champagnie led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 43% from the field, 32.3% from 3-point range, and 87% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 119.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 114.2 PPG against them. The Spurs have an ATS record of 18-16-2 this season and their O/U record is 17-19.
Lakers vs Spurs Prediction
The current betting odds have the Spurs listed as a 7.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Spurs have looked really good in their games this season with their 25-10 record overall which has them right near the top of the West with one of the best records in the entire NBA. They have looked great on their home court too with their 12-5 home record this season. Meanwhile, the Lakers have looked great in their games this season with their 22-11 record overall which has them right near the top of the West. They have been a great road team too with their 12-5 road record this year. The Lakers have been rolling in their games lately with 2 wins in a row now, but both of those wins came against the Grizzlies who haven't been that great this year. They are only 5-5 in their last 10 games and they had a really hot start to the season, but they have cooled off from that hot start now and have been really up and down since LeBron came back into the lineup. They aren't in a great situation for this game either since they are playing this game on a back-to-back and still have to travel from New Orleans after their game on Tuesday night. The Spurs aren't in a great situation either since they are also on a back-to-back here, but they have the younger team that is better equipped in these games. The Spurs also lost to the Trail Blazers so they will be looking to bounce back, and they haven't looked bad lately as they are 7-3 in their last 10 games. The Spurs are the better team with the home advantage on their side so look for them to bring their best effort for a team like the Lakers. The best way to place a bet here is on the Spurs to cover the spread in this game.
Lakers Spurs Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (9:30 pm ET start time) is Spurs 122 Lakers 112.
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NBA Betting Trends
Los Angeles Lakers: 20-30 ATS off a road win. 6-10 ATS when playing their 2nd road game in 2 days. 27-18 OVER against Southwest division opponents. 28-18 OVER in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 230.
San Antonio Spurs: 21-15 ATS as a home favorite. 9-4 ATS off a road loss against a division rival. 8-4 ATS versus good foul drawing teams - attempting 27 free throws/game or more. 24-17 OVER against Pacific division opponents. 41-21 ATS off a road loss.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Lakers: G. Vincent (PG) Day To Day - Back. A. Thiero (SF) Out - Knee. R. Hachimura (PF) Out - Calf. A. Reaves (SG) Out - Calf.
San Antonio Spurs: V. Wembanyama (C) Day To Day - Knee. D. Vassell (SG) Out - Thigh.
Notable Quotes
“Since we’ve gotten Bron back, we haven’t been as organized offensively. Too many random possessions. That’s on me. It’s those 3 things: defensive clarity, role clarity and offensive organization.” - J.J. Redick on his team this season.
"For us, we have to start the game with the right approach, put the energy in the right places, an 11-point hole in the first quarter, with a lot of things you could control went into that minus 11. It's tough in this league to play out of a hole." - Mitch Johnson on his team this season.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Lakers
PG Luka Doncic
SG Marcus Smart
SF Jake LaRavia
PF LeBron James
C Deandre Ayton
San Antonio Spurs
PG De'Aaron Fox
SG Stephon Castle
SF Julian Champagnie
PF Harrison Barnes
C Luke Kornet
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Lakers
PPG: Luka Doncic (33.7)
APG: Luka Doncic (8.7)
Reb/G: Deandre Ayton (8.4)
San Antonio Spurs
PPG: Victor Wembanyama (24.3)
APG: Stephon Castle (7.1)
Reb/G: Victor Wembanyama (11.7)
Coaches:
Los Angeles Lakers: JJ Redick (2nd season)
San Antonio Spurs: Mitch Johnson (2nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
