Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 10/12/2025, 06:55  by Geoffrey Ejiga | Modified on 10/12/2025 at 07:39 in NBA Predictions

The final game of the NBA Cup quarterfinals will see the Los Angeles Lakers take on the San Antonio Spurs. It's a must-win game for LA, who have the upper hand as all their starters are fit, over the Spurs, who still lack Victor Wembanyama’s presence. What's the best bet? Find out here in our match prediction.

We have Luka Doncic on our books to make at least 31 points against the Spurs. Luka currently leads the league in points per game (PPG), with 35.0 averaged in 17 games played. He's not among the NBA official list of top-ten advanced leaders, but Doncic remains one of the most used players when he's available.

He has averaged 37.0 minutes per game for the Lakers, which is the highest on the team this season, showcasing just how integral the Slovenian is to LA's success so far. And in a high-stakes knockout game, Doncic is likely to play 35+ minutes and feature in all four quarters against a Spurs side that's tough to crack.

For Doncic, clearing 31+ points this season hasn't been much trouble, with Luka now doing so in eight games in a row and in 13 of his 17 so far. That run includes a 35-point game against the Spurs, where he played 42 minutes of 48 in the Lakers' 118-116 win.