San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Lakers NBA Parlay 1/11/2018

Thursday, January 11, 2018

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The San Antonio Spurs head to Staples Center to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, January 11, 2018. The opening line for this game has San Antonio as 6 point favorites.

The Spurs head into this matchup with a mark of 28-14. They are 2nd in the Southwest Division. They currently have a point differential of 3.2 as they are averaging 101.6 points per contest while giving up 98.4 per game. The Lakers have an overall mark of 13-27. They currently are 5th in the Pacific Division. They are averaging 106.8 points per contest and giving up 111.1, which is a point differential of -4.3.

Valuable San Antonio Spurs Betting Trends

The San Antonio Spurs are 23-18-1 against the spread

The San Antonio Spurs are 18-24-0 against the over/under

Important Los Angeles Lakers Betting Trends

The Los Angeles Lakers are 19-21-0 against the spread

The Los Angeles Lakers are 22-18-0 against the over/under

Key San Antonio Spurs Injuries

12/29/17 F Rudy Gay Heel is out indefinitely
01/10/18 SF Kawhi Leonard Shoulder is "?" Thursday vs LA Lakers
01/08/18 G Danny Green Groin is "?" Thursday vs LA Lakers
01/08/18 G Manu Ginobili Rest is "?" Thursday vs LA Lakers
01/08/18 PG Tony Parker Ankle left last game, is "?" Thursday vs LA Lakers

Key Los Angeles Lakers Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Pau Gasol averages 10.6 points per contest in 24.8 minutes per game this year. He averages 3.2 assists per game and 8.2 rebounds per contest for San Antonio. His field goal percentage is 47% for the season while his free throw percentage is 79%. LaMarcus Aldridge comes into this game averaging 22.6 points per contest while playing 33.8 minutes per night so far this year. He grabs 8.7 rebounds per contest and distributes 1.9 assists per game. His FG percentage is 50% while his free throw percentage is 83%.

Player Spotlight

Kyle Kuzma averages 16.9 points per game this year and he's on the court an average of 31.4 minutes per game. He also brings in 6.3 rebounds per game and 1.8 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage is 73%. Jordan Clarkson has scored 13.9 points per contest while playing 22.9 minutes per game this season for the Lakers. He hauls in 2.7 rebounds per contest and has 3 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 45% and his free throw percentage is at 76%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Spurs allow 98.4 points per contest which is 2nd in the NBA. They also surrender a 45% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 7th and 7th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 41.8 rebounds a game which ranks 7th, and they allow 21.1 assists per game which puts them in 8th place in the league. They force 14 turnovers per game which ranks them 10th in the NBA. San Antonio averages 101.6 points per contest this year, which is 26th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 3.26 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a unit, which has them ranked 13th. From 3-point territory they shoot 37%, which is good for 15th in the NBA. They average 44.4 boards per contest and 22 assists per game, which ranks them 12th and 20th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 23rd with 13.9 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Lakers give up 111.1 points per game, which ranks them 29th in the league. Their defense is surrendering a 46% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 15th and 4th in those defensive statistics. They rank 18th with 23.1 dimes allowed per game and 28th with 45.5 boards surrendered per contest. The Lakers are 25th in the league in forcing turnovers with 15.5 per contest this year. Los Angeles is 10th in the NBA with 106.8 points per contest this season. They are 16th in the league in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is -4.3. They shoot 33% from beyond the arc, which is good for 30th in the league. They are 3rd in the NBA in rebounding with 46.5 boards per contest and 8th in assists per game with 23.5. The Lakers are 2nd in turnovers per contest with 16.8.

Advanced Statistics

The Spurs are 13th in the NBA in offensive rating with 107.4, and their defensive rating of 103.9 is ranked 29th. In terms of pace they are 29th in the league with 94.6 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 20th. As a team they are 19th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 29% of their shots, ranking 27th in the league. San Antonio is 21st in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.2 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 51%, which is 25th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Los Angeles is 4th in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.4 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.3 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 52%, which is 19th in the NBA. The Lakers are 28th in the league in defensive rating with 107.7, and their offensive rating of 103.6 is ranked 17th. They are 1st in the NBA in pace with 101.6 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 51% is 24th. As a unit they are 27th in the league in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 31% of their shot attempts, ranking 20th in the NBA.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take San Antonio -6 and over 214 total points

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