The LA Lakers host the San Antonio Spurs, Monday Feb 8, as the Lakers look to win another without Kobe Bryant. The Spurs lead the season series 1-0. NBA oddsmakers at SPORTSBETTING.com have the Lakers as -4 point favorites over the Spurs with the over/under set at 5.5 goals . Be sure to get your San Jose Sharks vs Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Predictions in now at SPORTSBETTING.com
The Spurs (29-20) have won five of ten and three of their last five on the road. They are 10-10 on the road where they average 97ppg and allow 96ppg. They recently won against the Clippers 98-81 on the road. Tim Duncan finished with a low 11pts, George Hill ended with 22pts and Tony Parker had 14pts and 14 assists. In his second season, Hill has emerged of late, averaging 17.1pts on 50.8% shooting while starting the last 10 games. "George Hill's just a fantastic basketball player,'' coach Gregg Popovich said of the club's 2008 first-round pick who averaged 5.7 points during his rookie season. "We're really thrilled with his progress in his shooting and his approach to the game.'' Tim Duncan had 25pts with 13 rebounds, Parker added 22 and Hill 13 last month against the Lakers. Duncan, though, has a combined 31 points in his last two road games versus Los Angeles. The Lakers are ranked fifth on offense, averaging 103.4 points per game. The Lakers shooting percentages include 46.0 FG%, 77.4 FT%, and 34.7 three point % so far this season.
The Lakers (39-13) have won seven of ten and have won four of their last five home games. They are a 24-4 at home where they average 105.7ppg and allow 95.9ppg. They recently won in Portland 99-82. Lamar Odem had a big night pulling down 22 rebounds finishing with 22pts, while Ron Artest had 22pts on the night. Bothered by a sore left ankle Kobe Bryant sat out, it was the first game the 12-time All-Star missed since March 7, 2007, because of a suspension. Averaging 28.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.6 assists, Bryant was to be evaluated Sunday. It will likely be up to Bryant to determine if he's healthy enough to return to the Western Conference-leading Laker s. Back spasms forced Kobe Bryant to miss the fourth quarter of a loss at San Antonio last month. The Lakers, though, proved it can win without Bryant. LA held the Trail Blazers to 43.7% shooting and outrebounded them 47-30. The Spurs are ranked 14th offense, averaging 100.9 points per game. The Spurs shooting percentages include 47.4 FG%, 73.8 FT%, and 36.9 three point % so far this season.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Los Angeles.
- Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.
- Spurs are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Los Angeles.
- Spurs are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings
- Lakers are 1-4-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
- Lakers are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5.
- Lakers are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 Monday games.
San Antonio Spurs vs LA Lakers NBA Picks
When: Mon, Feb 08, 2010 10:30 PM ET
Line: SPORTSBETTING.com
Pick: Sharks -160
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