I'm not sure why this line is so close, maybe because the lakers just played the Mavs last night and one of the stars might sit out, but the Lakers have won and covered vs the Spurs in 4 of the last 5 meetings, spurs have lost the last 5 straight home games and are 0-10 in their last 10 straight....... so let's bet the OVER. This total is too low for a Spurs team that trends to the over this season, lacking any defensive ability allowing an average of 121 points per game while the Lakers are surging offensively and have shown better defense lately too but will be playing on tired legs today in a back to back spot. Lakers can't afford to lose back to back, and Spurs will be fighting to get off the losing streak at home where they've scored their most amount of points. This helps us avoid any missing players effecting our bet, because if anyone sits for LA, that just weakens their defensive qualities and further supports our over.

Official Play: Over 227.5

Side Bet: Lakers Moneyline

Hail Mary: Victor Wembanyama over 10.5 rebounds