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NBA Betting Preview: Nets vs Lakers

The Brooklyn Nets battle the LA Lakers in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Back Lakers Against The Spread

We strongly fancy the chances of the Lakers beating the Nets handsomely. That is why we’re having a wager on them at -17 on the spread at -106.

125-109 Win for Lakers in Pair’s Previous Clash

Brooklyn Nets were beaten in their previous nine games and the latest was on the road at Chase Center. Golden State Warriors claimed a 109-106 win. Ziaire Williams tallied 19 points, while Jalen Wilson put up 15 and Ben Saraf 14.

LA Lakers have won seven straight home games. In their last appearance, they won on the road, beating Indiana Pacers 137-130 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Luka Doncic scored 43 points, with Austin Reaves adding 25 and LeBron James 23.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Barclays Center, with the Lakers claiming the win. Beating the Nets by a 125-109 scoreline. We’ve seen six Lakers wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers logo Lakers 47 26 0.644 116.6 115.1 1.5 23-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1W
Nets logo Nets 17 56 0.233 106.3 115.7 -9.4 9-26 8-30 3-12 12-32 1-9 9L
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Brooklyn Nets – Last 10 Games

The Nets have 1 win and 9 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 102.6 points, 36.4 rebounds, 23.7 assists, 9.0 steals and 4.9 blocks while shooting 43.7% from the field and 80.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 116.2 points and 45.4 rebounds per contest.

Ziaire Williams is averaging 10.2 points, Danny Wolf 5.4 rebounds and Ben Saraf 4.3 assists, while Tyson Etienne averages 2.2 (46.8%) 3-pointers made.

LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have won 9 and lost 1 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 120.9 points, 41.0 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 9.6 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 50.6% from the field and 74.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 113.9 points and 40.8 rebounds.

Luka Doncic is averaging 39.1 points, 7.5 assists and 5.2 (37.4%) 3-pointers made, while DeAndre Ayton has an average of 8.0 rebounds.

Brooklyn Nets vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

Our Brooklyn Nets vs LA Lakers betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

We’d be very surprised if Lakers don’t exceed a -17 spread in this NBA contest. That is why the bet has to be the favorites to cover the line at -106.

Our basketball predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into up-to-date NBA stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Nets vs Lakers stats:

  • The +17 line hasn’t been covered by Nets in 10 of their last 20 games on the road.

Lakers -17 Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51.5% likelihood of this pick winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nicolas Claxton Under 9.5 Points -105 BetMGM logo

Nicolas Claxton (Nets) has totaled Under 9.5 points in 6 of the past 8 games. We’re expecting him to fall short when it comes to Player Points and there are odds of -105 available.

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Nolan Traore Over 4.5 Assists +119 BetMGM logo

Nolan Traore (Nets) has totaled Over 4.5 assists in 1 straight games. We expect this trend to continue which means him covering the Player Assists line at available betting odds of +119.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Lakers -17
Totals Over 222.5
Player Points Nicolas Claxton Under 9.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Lakers to cover the -17 spread along with Over 222.5. Add in Nicolas Claxton (Nets) to score Under 9.5 points.

We recommend a same game parlay as it’s an exciting way of wagering on a single event. Many bettors like to create a personalised basketball bet which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.

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Correct Score Prediction

Nets Nets logo 105 - 124 Lakers logo Lakers

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Lakers can be backed speculatively to achieve a 124-105 victory.

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Brooklyn Nets vs LA Lakers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Lakers Heavy Favorites in Eyes of the Books

With an estimated 94% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -1667 betting odds about LA Lakers triumphing in this NBA game. Brooklyn Nets are the underdogs at +980 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

16.5 is the spread and 222.5 is the total points line. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you're keen on Over 222.5, this selection is available at -106.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best basketball betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds
Luka Doncic Favorite to Score the Most Points

Luka Doncic is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -116 that he gets Over 33.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -110.

Player Points
Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 23.5
-114
Under 23.5
-112
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 21.5
-115
Under 21.5
-111
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Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 11.5
-120
Under 11.5
-106
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Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-143
Under 7.5
+108
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
-120
Under 6.5
-110
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 5.5
+109
Under 5.5
-145
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Nolan Traore (Nets)
Over 4.5
+119
Under 4.5
-156
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Player Rebounds
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-143
Under 7.5
+107
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Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-141
Under 7.5
+107
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 5.5
-141
Under 5.5
+107
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Nicolas Claxton (Nets)
Over 5.5
+102
Under 5.5
-135
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Lakers Locked In at Home

The Lakers have reeled off seven in a row at Crypto.com Arena. They are 8-2 in their last 10 home games, putting up 118.80 points on average and giving up 112.30.

The Nets have lost five straight on the road. They are 1-9 in their last 10 road games, averaging 105.10 points on offense and surrendering 119.90 on defense.

The Lakers defeated the Nets 102-101 the last time they played at Crypto.com Arena. In 8 meetings at Crypto.com Arena, the Nets have six wins to their name, with the Lakers having two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O222.5 U222.5
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Home Stats 8-2 231.10 118.80 112.30 6 4
Brooklyn Nets logo Brooklyn Nets Away Stats 1-9 225.00 105.10 119.90 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O222.5 = Games Over 222.5 Points
  • U222.5 = Games Under 222.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Brooklyn Nets logo Brooklyn Nets Stats
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Brooklyn Nets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Michael Porter Jr. 52 32.48 1260 158 24.2 3.0 3.4 7.1 0.3 1.1
Nicolas Claxton 65 28.12 764 242 11.8 3.7 0.0 7.0 1.2 0.7
Noah Clowney 62 27.35 773 104 12.5 1.7 2.0 4.1 0.7 0.7

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 61 35.91 2048 508 33.6 8.3 4.0 7.8 0.5 1.6
Austin Reaves 47 34.7 1108 261 23.6 5.6 2.3 4.7 0.4 1.1
LeBron James 52 33.52 1092 360 21.0 6.9 1.3 6.0 0.6 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Brooklyn Nets Lineups

25 Mar NBA
Nets 106-109 Warriors
23 Mar NBA
Nets 99-134 Trail Blazers
22 Mar NBA
Nets 122-126 Kings
20 Mar NBA
Knicks 93-92 Nets
18 Mar NBA
Thunder 121-92 Nets
16 Mar NBA
Trail Blazers 114-95 Nets
14 Mar NBA
Nets 97-104 76ers
12 Mar NBA
Nets 97-108 Hawks
10 Mar NBA
Pistons 138-100 Nets
09 Mar NBA
Grizzlies 115-126 Nets

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

25 Mar NBA
Lakers 137-130 Pacers
23 Mar NBA
Lakers 110-113 Pistons
21 Mar NBA
Lakers 105-104 Magic
19 Mar NBA
Lakers 134-126 Heat
18 Mar NBA
Lakers 124-116 Rockets
16 Mar NBA
Lakers 100-92 Rockets
14 Mar NBA
Nuggets 125-127 Lakers
12 Mar NBA
Bulls 130-142 Lakers
10 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 106-120 Lakers
08 Mar NBA
Knicks 97-110 Lakers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 48 24 0.667 114.2 107 7.2 25-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 1W
Knicks 48 26 0.649 117 110.5 6.5 27-9 21-17 12-3 31-16 7-3 1L
Raptors 40 32 0.556 113.9 112.4 1.5 19-16 21-16 4-10 29-16 5-5 1L
76ers 40 33 0.548 116.2 116.5 -0.3 21-17 19-16 9-7 23-23 6-4 1W
Nets 17 56 0.233 106.3 115.7 -9.4 9-26 8-30 3-12 12-32 1-9 9L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 53 20 0.726 117.6 109.8 7.8 29-9 24-11 10-4 34-12 8-2 1W
Cavaliers 45 28 0.616 119 115 4 23-14 22-14 10-5 29-18 6-4 1L
Bucks 29 43 0.403 110.6 116.6 -6 16-19 13-24 9-6 20-27 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 43 0.403 116.3 120.8 -4.5 18-20 11-23 4-11 17-29 4-6 1L
Pacers 16 57 0.219 111.9 120.7 -8.8 10-26 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 41 32 0.562 118.4 116.6 1.8 21-16 20-16 8-6 23-21 9-1 3W
Hornets 39 34 0.534 116.3 111.6 4.7 19-17 20-17 11-5 23-22 7-3 5W
Heat 39 34 0.534 120.2 117.3 2.9 23-14 16-20 7-7 23-20 5-5 1W
Magic 39 34 0.534 115.7 114.8 0.9 23-15 16-19 9-7 24-23 4-6 1W
Wizards 17 55 0.236 112.8 123.9 -11.1 11-26 6-29 2-12 11-34 1-9 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 16 0.781 118.6 107.6 11 29-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 1L
Nuggets 46 28 0.622 121.1 116.7 4.4 22-13 24-15 7-5 28-16 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 45 28 0.616 118.3 114.4 3.9 25-13 20-15 9-7 28-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 37 37 0.5 115.5 116.7 -1.2 20-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 7-3 2W
Jazz 21 52 0.288 117.3 125.2 -7.9 13-25 8-27 1-12 11-33 2-8 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 47 26 0.644 116.6 115.1 1.5 23-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1W
Suns 40 33 0.548 112.4 111.2 1.2 23-15 17-18 10-6 25-21 4-6 1L
Clippers 37 36 0.507 113.8 112.5 1.3 21-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 3W
Warriors 35 38 0.479 115 114.8 0.2 20-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 3-7 2W
Kings 19 55 0.257 110.8 121.2 -10.4 13-25 6-30 3-10 12-35 5-5 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 55 18 0.753 119.3 111.5 7.8 28-7 27-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 7W
Rockets 43 29 0.597 114.1 110.2 3.9 25-10 18-19 7-6 23-22 4-6 2L
Pelicans 25 49 0.338 115.4 119.3 -3.9 16-22 9-27 7-8 16-30 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 24 48 0.333 115.1 119.1 -4 13-22 11-26 6-8 19-28 1-9 4L
Mavericks 23 50 0.315 114 119.3 -5.3 14-23 9-27 4-11 12-33 2-8 5L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 53 20 0.726 117.6 109.8 7.8 29-9 24-11 10-4 34-12 8-2 1W
Celtics 48 24 0.667 114.2 107 7.2 25-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 1W
Knicks 48 26 0.649 117 110.5 6.5 27-9 21-17 12-3 31-16 7-3 1L
Cavaliers 45 28 0.616 119 115 4 23-14 22-14 10-5 29-18 6-4 1L
Hawks 41 32 0.562 118.4 116.6 1.8 21-16 20-16 8-6 23-21 9-1 3W
Raptors 40 32 0.556 113.9 112.4 1.5 19-16 21-16 4-10 29-16 5-5 1L
76ers 40 33 0.548 116.2 116.5 -0.3 21-17 19-16 9-7 23-23 6-4 1W
Heat 39 34 0.534 120.2 117.3 2.9 23-14 16-20 7-7 23-20 5-5 1W
Hornets 39 34 0.534 116.3 111.6 4.7 19-17 20-17 11-5 23-22 7-3 5W
Magic 39 34 0.534 115.7 114.8 0.9 23-15 16-19 9-7 24-23 4-6 1W
Bucks 29 43 0.403 110.6 116.6 -6 16-19 13-24 9-6 20-27 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 43 0.403 116.3 120.8 -4.5 18-20 11-23 4-11 17-29 4-6 1L
Wizards 17 55 0.236 112.8 123.9 -11.1 11-26 6-29 2-12 11-34 1-9 1W
Nets 17 56 0.233 106.3 115.7 -9.4 9-26 8-30 3-12 12-32 1-9 9L
Pacers 16 57 0.219 111.9 120.7 -8.8 10-26 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 16 0.781 118.6 107.6 11 29-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 1L
Spurs 55 18 0.753 119.3 111.5 7.8 28-7 27-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 7W
Lakers 47 26 0.644 116.6 115.1 1.5 23-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1W
Nuggets 46 28 0.622 121.1 116.7 4.4 22-13 24-15 7-5 28-16 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 45 28 0.616 118.3 114.4 3.9 25-13 20-15 9-7 28-21 5-5 2W
Rockets 43 29 0.597 114.1 110.2 3.9 25-10 18-19 7-6 23-22 4-6 2L
Suns 40 33 0.548 112.4 111.2 1.2 23-15 17-18 10-6 25-21 4-6 1L
Clippers 37 36 0.507 113.8 112.5 1.3 21-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 3W
Trail Blazers 37 37 0.5 115.5 116.7 -1.2 20-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 7-3 2W
Warriors 35 38 0.479 115 114.8 0.2 20-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 3-7 2W
Pelicans 25 49 0.338 115.4 119.3 -3.9 16-22 9-27 7-8 16-30 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 24 48 0.333 115.1 119.1 -4 13-22 11-26 6-8 19-28 1-9 4L
Mavericks 23 50 0.315 114 119.3 -5.3 14-23 9-27 4-11 12-33 2-8 5L
Jazz 21 52 0.288 117.3 125.2 -7.9 13-25 8-27 1-12 11-33 2-8 3L
Kings 19 55 0.257 110.8 121.2 -10.4 13-25 6-30 3-10 12-35 5-5 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 16 0.781 118.6 107.6 11 29-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 1L
Spurs 55 18 0.753 119.3 111.5 7.8 28-7 27-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 7W
Pistons 53 20 0.726 117.6 109.8 7.8 29-9 24-11 10-4 34-12 8-2 1W
Celtics 48 24 0.667 114.2 107 7.2 25-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 1W
Knicks 48 26 0.649 117 110.5 6.5 27-9 21-17 12-3 31-16 7-3 1L
Lakers 47 26 0.644 116.6 115.1 1.5 23-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1W
Nuggets 46 28 0.622 121.1 116.7 4.4 22-13 24-15 7-5 28-16 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 45 28 0.616 119 115 4 23-14 22-14 10-5 29-18 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 45 28 0.616 118.3 114.4 3.9 25-13 20-15 9-7 28-21 5-5 2W
Rockets 43 29 0.597 114.1 110.2 3.9 25-10 18-19 7-6 23-22 4-6 2L
Hawks 41 32 0.562 118.4 116.6 1.8 21-16 20-16 8-6 23-21 9-1 3W
Raptors 40 32 0.556 113.9 112.4 1.5 19-16 21-16 4-10 29-16 5-5 1L
76ers 40 33 0.548 116.2 116.5 -0.3 21-17 19-16 9-7 23-23 6-4 1W
Suns 40 33 0.548 112.4 111.2 1.2 23-15 17-18 10-6 25-21 4-6 1L
Hornets 39 34 0.534 116.3 111.6 4.7 19-17 20-17 11-5 23-22 7-3 5W
Heat 39 34 0.534 120.2 117.3 2.9 23-14 16-20 7-7 23-20 5-5 1W
Magic 39 34 0.534 115.7 114.8 0.9 23-15 16-19 9-7 24-23 4-6 1W
Clippers 37 36 0.507 113.8 112.5 1.3 21-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 3W
Trail Blazers 37 37 0.5 115.5 116.7 -1.2 20-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 7-3 2W
Warriors 35 38 0.479 115 114.8 0.2 20-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 3-7 2W
Bulls 29 43 0.403 116.3 120.8 -4.5 18-20 11-23 4-11 17-29 4-6 1L
Bucks 29 43 0.403 110.6 116.6 -6 16-19 13-24 9-6 20-27 2-8 2L
Pelicans 25 49 0.338 115.4 119.3 -3.9 16-22 9-27 7-8 16-30 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 24 48 0.333 115.1 119.1 -4 13-22 11-26 6-8 19-28 1-9 4L
Mavericks 23 50 0.315 114 119.3 -5.3 14-23 9-27 4-11 12-33 2-8 5L
Jazz 21 52 0.288 117.3 125.2 -7.9 13-25 8-27 1-12 11-33 2-8 3L
Kings 19 55 0.257 110.8 121.2 -10.4 13-25 6-30 3-10 12-35 5-5 2L
Wizards 17 55 0.236 112.8 123.9 -11.1 11-26 6-29 2-12 11-34 1-9 1W
Nets 17 56 0.233 106.3 115.7 -9.4 9-26 8-30 3-12 12-32 1-9 9L
Pacers 16 57 0.219 111.9 120.7 -8.8 10-26 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak