San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Lakers NBA Picks & Predictions 4/4/2018

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

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The San Antonio Spurs head to Staples Center to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. The opening line for this game has San Antonio as 6 point favorites.

The Spurs head into this matchup with a mark of 45-32. They are 2nd in the Southwest Division. They currently have a point differential of 3.3 as they are averaging 102.5 points per contest while giving up 99.2 per game. The Lakers have an overall mark of 33-43. They currently are 3rd in the Pacific Division. They are averaging 108.2 points per contest and giving up 109.6, which is a point differential of -1.4.

Valuable San Antonio Spurs Betting Trends

The San Antonio Spurs are 41-34-2 against the spread

The San Antonio Spurs are 34-43-0 against the over/under

Important Los Angeles Lakers Betting Trends

The Los Angeles Lakers are 39-37-0 against the spread

The Los Angeles Lakers are 39-36-1 against the over/under

Key San Antonio Spurs Injuries

01/17/18 SF Kawhi Leonard Quad is out indefinitely

Key Los Angeles Lakers Injuries

04/02/18 F Brandon Ingram Concussion is out indefinitely
04/02/18 C Brook Lopez Back is "?" Tuesday vs Utah
04/02/18 G Lonzo Ball Knee is downgraded to doubtful Tuesday vs Utah
03/28/18 G Isaiah Thomas Hip is out for season

Player Spotlight

LaMarcus Aldridge comes into this game averaging 23.1 points per contest while playing 33.4 minutes per night so far this year. He grabs 8.4 rebounds per contest and distributes 2.1 assists per game. His FG percentage is 51% while his free throw percentage is 83%. Pau Gasol averages 10.3 points per contest in 23.8 minutes per game this year. He averages 3.1 assists per game and 8.2 rebounds per contest for San Antonio. His field goal percentage is 46% for the season while his free throw percentage is 75%.

Player Spotlight

Julius Randle has scored 16.3 points per contest while playing 26.8 minutes per game this season for the Lakers. He hauls in 8 rebounds per contest and has 2.4 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 56% and his free throw percentage is at 71%. Kyle Kuzma averages 16 points per game this year and he's on the court an average of 31.1 minutes per game. He also brings in 6.3 rebounds per game and 1.9 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 45% and his free throw percentage is 71%.

Useful Team Statistics

San Antonio averages 102.5 points per contest this year, which is 27th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 3.25 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a unit, which has them ranked 16th. From 3-point territory they shoot 35%, which is good for 24th in the NBA. They average 44.4 boards per contest and 22.8 assists per game, which ranks them 10th and 15th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 26th with 13.3 per game. The Spurs allow 99.2 points per contest which is 1st in the NBA. They also surrender a 45% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 6th and 4th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 42.3 rebounds a game which ranks 9th, and they allow 21.7 assists per game which puts them in 8th place in the league. They force 14.1 turnovers per game which ranks them 11th in the NBA.

Useful Team Statistics

Los Angeles is 10th in the NBA with 108.2 points per contest this season. They are 13th in the league in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is -1.41. They shoot 34% from beyond the arc, which is good for 29th in the league. They are 2nd in the NBA in rebounding with 46.4 boards per contest and 7th in assists per game with 23.8. The Lakers are 3rd in turnovers per contest with 15.7. The Lakers give up 109.6 points per game, which ranks them 27th in the league. Their defense is surrendering a 46% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 11th and 3rd in those defensive statistics. They rank 14th with 23.3 dimes allowed per game and 24th with 44.7 boards surrendered per contest. The Lakers are 15th in the league in forcing turnovers with 14.3 per contest this year.

Advanced Statistics

The Spurs are 18th in the NBA in offensive rating with 107.7, and their defensive rating of 104.3 is ranked 28th. In terms of pace they are 29th in the league with 95 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 25th. As a team they are 24th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 28% of their shots, ranking 27th in the league. San Antonio is 25th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.4 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 7th in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.7 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.6 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 51%, which is 22nd in the NBA. The Lakers are 23rd in the league in defensive rating with 107.9, and their offensive rating of 106.5 is ranked 19th. They are 1st in the NBA in pace with 100.5 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 52% is 16th. As a unit they are 19th in the league in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 33% of their shot attempts, ranking 17th in the NBA.

Who will win tonight's Spurs/Lakers NBA game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take San Antonio -6

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