Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, January 7, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 01/07/2026, 02:40 AM ET

Los Angeles vs San Antonio Information

The Los Angeles Lakers continue a road trip Wednesday night with a game in San Antonio, Texas, at 9:30 PM against the San Antonio Spurs. Los Angeles has 23 wins and 11 losses this season, having won for the last five overall, including three in a row following an 8-point victory against New Orleans. The San Antonio Spurs return home Wednesday night, 14 games above .500 through 36 games played, having dropped three of the last five, including two in a row, after a narrow one-point road loss to Memphis in their last outing. Stay in the news with our NBA Picks.

Los Angeles Preview

The Los Angeles offense has been the team's biggest strength this season, averaging 117.3 points on 50% shooting from the floor, and the Lakers are averaging 119.6 points per game over their last three victories. Defensively, Los Angeles has been mediocre, allowing 116.8 points per game this season, and gave up only 103 points in their win against New Orleans. Luka Doncic leads the Los Angeles offense this season with 33.7 points and 8.7 assists per game. Austin Reeves is second on the roster, averaging 26.6 points per game, while LeBron James averages 21.2 points per game. Big man Deandre Ayton averages 14.3 points and leads the team, pulling in 8.4 rebounds per game.

San Antonio Preview

The San Antonio Spurs average 119.7 points on 48% shooting, the 4th-highest this season, but they have averaged only 105.3 points per game over their last three losses. Defensively, San Antonio is allowing 113.9 points per game this season through 36 games played. Victor Wembanyama leads the San Antonio offense this season, averaging 24.3 points and 11.7 rebounds per game. De’Aaron Fox is second on the team after 21.7 points, and Devin Vassell averages 15 points per game. Stephon Castle averages 17.9 points and leads San Antonio with 7.1 assists per game.

Los Angeles vs San Antonio Prediction

Los Angeles is the hotter team as of late, but that will cease on Wednesday night. San Antonio is getting healthier and will finally be able to do the job in this matchup. Look for San Antonio to end their recent skid as they overwhelm a hot Los Angeles team on Wednesday night. Take the Spurs through the job and get the winning cover at home to pick up their 26th victory of the season. Final Score Prediction, San Antonio Spurs win and cover 118-106.

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