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Spurs host Lakers: Key injuries loom
8 Jan
Summary
- LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama are questionable for Wednesday's game.
- Austin Reaves and Devin Vassell are out due to calf and adductor injuries.
- The NBA betting model predicts the total score will go under 235.5 points.
A Western Conference clash is set as the Los Angeles Lakers visit the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. The Lakers enter the game on a three-game winning streak, following a victory over New Orleans. The Spurs, however, have dropped their last two contests, most recently a narrow loss to Memphis. Both teams are dealing with significant injury concerns heading into this matchup.
Compounding matters, both teams are playing the second night of a back-to-back, a situation that has historically seen lower scoring in Spurs games. The Lakers have also struggled to reach their scoring total in their recent road games. These factors, coupled with the potential absence of star players, contribute to a projected combined score of 232 points.
A SportsLine Projection Model simulation anticipates the total score will fall under 235.5 points. This prediction aligns with recent trends, as both the Spurs and Lakers have seen the total go under in their last several games. The model suggests one side of the spread is also likely to hit, offering further betting insights for this intriguing contest.
