NBA Odds: Spurs-Lakers prediction, odds and pick

The San Antonio Spurs lost 119-97 to the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. The Lakers defeated the Detroit Pistons 128-121 on Friday night and are playing the Spurs at Crypto.com arena. San Antonio Spurs lead the all-time series 92-89. Last year the teams split the four-game series with both teams snagging a game on the road. NBA Odds: Spurs-Lakers prediction, odds and pick.

The Spurs are in a slump and are 0-4 on this west coast swing. They rank 16th in points and field goal percentage, but 28th on free-throw percentage and 24th and 30th respectively on rebounds and turnovers. Johnson is the team's leading scorer with 22.7 points per game, while Poeltl has contributed with 13.2 points on 65.3 percent shooting.

Lakers have won 2-1 over the 3 games since James has been out with a thigh injury. James will not play tonight, so the Lakers must come together to fill the scoring void. Davis averages 25.3 points per game with 11.5 rebounds per games. Walker is also contributing with 16.6 points and Walker shooting 47.1 percent from the field. Westbrook averages 15.8 points with 5. 5 rebounds and 7.4 assists per night. Troy Brown Jr. averages 9. 3 points on 45. 4 percent shooting. Lakers rank 20th in points, 23rd in field goal percentage and 30th from 3-point field goals.

The Lakers beat the Spurs without James twice last season. They have more rest this time and are expected to cover the spread.