Brooklyn Nets vs LA Lakers Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Friday

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.

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.

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	1	0	1	127	105	22	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Nets	0	1	0	103	110	-7	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

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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.

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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Brooklyn Nets lineup: Ziaire Williams, Drake Powell, Noah Clowney, Nicolas Claxton, Nolan Traore.

LA Lakers lineup: DeAndre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Luka Doncic.

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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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Luka Doncic Over 33.5 Points -112

Luka Doncic (Lakers) has an average of 41.6 points in the past 5 games. This statistic guides us towards Player Points where we’re able to back him at odds of -112 to cover the line.

Latest Luka Doncic Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 32.5

-118

Under 32.5

-115

Assists

Over 7.5

-154

Under 7.5

+114

Rebounds

Over 7.5

-149

Under 7.5

+110

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Austin Reaves Over 4.5 Assists -149

Austin Reaves (Lakers) has finished with Over 4.5 assists in 5 straight home games. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a Player Assists bet which is priced at -149 that he is able to cover the line.

Latest Austin Reaves Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 21.5

-108

Under 21.5

-127

Assists

Over 4.5

-152

Under 4.5

+112

Rebounds

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-167

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Correct Score Prediction

Nets 105 - 124 Lakers

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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.

With an estimated 97% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -3333 betting odds about LA Lakers triumphing in this NBA game. Brooklyn Nets are the underdogs at +1300 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

18.5 is the spread and 224.5 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 224.5, this selection is available at -114.

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Moneyline

Nets

+1300

Lakers

-3333

Point Spread

Nets +18.5

-112

Lakers -18.5

-108

Total Points

Under 224.5

-106

Over 224.5

-114

Luka Doncic is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -118 that he gets Over 32.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -115.

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 32.5

-118

Under 32.5

-115

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 21.5

-108

Under 21.5

-127

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 18.5

-122

Under 18.5

-112

Nolan Traore (Nets)

Over 11.5

-104

Under 11.5

-132

Deandre Ayton (Lakers)

Over 10.5

-105

Under 10.5

-130

Nicolas Claxton (Nets)

Over 9.5

-118

Under 9.5

-115

Noah Clowney (Nets)

Over 9.5

-115

Under 9.5

-118

Drake Powell (Nets)

Over 8.5

-105

Under 8.5

-130

Jake LaRavia (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-114

Under 7.5

-120

Jaxson Hayes (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-105

Under 7.5

-130

Terance Mann (Nets)

Over 5.5

-109

Under 5.5

-125

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-154

Under 7.5

+114

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 6.5

+110

Under 6.5

-149

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 4.5

-152

Under 4.5

+112

Nolan Traore (Nets)

Over 4.5

+114

Under 4.5

-154

Nicolas Claxton (Nets)

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

+104

Drake Powell (Nets)

Over 2.5

+141

Under 2.5

-185

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-149

Under 7.5

+110

Deandre Ayton (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-120

Under 7.5

-114

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-114

Nicolas Claxton (Nets)

Over 5.5

+102

Under 5.5

-137

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-167

Jaxson Hayes (Lakers)

Over 4.5

+115

Under 4.5

-156

Noah Clowney (Nets)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-135

Jake LaRavia (Lakers)

Over 3.5

-118

Under 3.5

-118

Drake Powell (Nets)

Over 2.5

-109

Under 2.5

-119

Nolan Traore (Nets)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

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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 Home Stats		8-2	231.10	118.80	112.30	6	4
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

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Brooklyn Nets Stats

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

• +17 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +17 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -17 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games
• -17 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 218.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 225.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 222.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 222.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 102.60 pts and allowed 116.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 105.10 pts and allowed 119.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 234.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 231.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 222.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 222.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 120.90 pts and allowed 113.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 118.80 pts and allowed 112.30 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 23.10 (50%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.50 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.90 (80.08%)
• Rebounds: Total 36.4, Offensive 8.70, Defensive 27.70
• Assists: 23.70
• Blocks: 4.90
• Steals: 9.00
• Turnovers : 17.30
• Personal Fouls: 26.30

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.50 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.90 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.40 (81.06%)
• Rebounds: Total 35.6, Offensive 9.50, Defensive 26.10
• Assists: 24.70
• Blocks: 4.30
• Steals: 8.80
• Turnovers : 16.50
• Personal Fouls: 24.50

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.70 (61%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.90 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.80 (74.91%)
• Rebounds: Total 41, Offensive 10.70, Defensive 30.30
• Assists: 25.90
• Blocks: 4.60
• Steals: 9.60
• Turnovers : 11.60
• Personal Fouls: 19.30

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.40 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.80 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.60 (75.92%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.4, Offensive 9.30, Defensive 32.10
• Assists: 27.40
• Blocks: 5.70
• Steals: 8.30
• Turnovers : 11.80
• Personal Fouls: 18.80

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup

5 DeAndre Ayton

12 Jake LaRavia

15 Austin Reaves

23 LeBron James

77 Luka Doncic

Brooklyn Nets Confirmed Lineup

1 Ziaire Williams

4 Drake Powell

21 Noah Clowney

33 Nicolas Claxton

88 Nolan Traore

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	2	0	1	110	103	7	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Raptors	1	0	1	135	92	43	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Knicks	0	1	0	100	106	-6	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nets	0	1	0	103	110	-7	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Celtics	0	1	0	113	121	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	1	0	1	121	113	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Pacers	1	0	1	123	120	3	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Cavaliers	0	1	0	106	114	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Bucks	0	2	0	120.5	130	-9.5	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Bulls	1	1	0.5	112	130	-18	0-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	1-1	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	1	0	1	132	125	7	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Wizards	1	0	1	128	116	12	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hornets	1	0	1	110	103	7	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Magic	0	1	0	125	132	-7	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Heat	0	1	0	106	131	-25	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	2	0	1	106	94	12	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Trail Blazers	1	0	1	124	83	41	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Timberwolves	1	0	1	131	106	25	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Nuggets	0	1	0	84	96	-12	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Jazz	0	1	0	103	123	-20	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	1	0	1	121	96	25	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Lakers	1	0	1	127	105	22	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Warriors	0	1	0	105	127	-22	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Kings	0	1	0	96	121	-25	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Suns	0	1	0	83	124	-41	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	1	0	1	128	110	18	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Grizzlies	1	0	1	123	103	20	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Mavericks	0	1	0	110	128	-18	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Spurs	0	1	0	104	116	-12	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Pelicans	0	1	0	120	123	-3	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	2	0	1	110	103	7	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Pistons	1	0	1	121	113	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hawks	1	0	1	132	125	7	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Raptors	1	0	1	135	92	43	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Wizards	1	0	1	128	116	12	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hornets	1	0	1	110	103	7	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Pacers	1	0	1	123	120	3	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Knicks	0	1	0	100	106	-6	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nets	0	1	0	103	110	-7	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Magic	0	1	0	125	132	-7	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Celtics	0	1	0	113	121	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Cavaliers	0	1	0	106	114	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Bucks	0	2	0	120.5	130	-9.5	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Bulls	1	1	0.5	112	130	-18	0-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Heat	0	1	0	106	131	-25	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	2	0	1	106	94	12	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Clippers	1	0	1	121	96	25	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Rockets	1	0	1	128	110	18	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Trail Blazers	1	0	1	124	83	41	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Lakers	1	0	1	127	105	22	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Grizzlies	1	0	1	123	103	20	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Timberwolves	1	0	1	131	106	25	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Nuggets	0	1	0	84	96	-12	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Spurs	0	1	0	104	116	-12	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Mavericks	0	1	0	110	128	-18	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Jazz	0	1	0	103	123	-20	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Warriors	0	1	0	105	127	-22	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Kings	0	1	0	96	121	-25	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Suns	0	1	0	83	124	-41	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Pelicans	0	1	0	120	123	-3	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	1	0	1	132	125	7	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hornets	1	0	1	110	103	7	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Pistons	1	0	1	121	113	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Rockets	1	0	1	128	110	18	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Pacers	1	0	1	123	120	3	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Clippers	1	0	1	121	96	25	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Lakers	1	0	1	127	105	22	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Grizzlies	1	0	1	123	103	20	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Timberwolves	1	0	1	131	106	25	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Thunder	2	0	1	106	94	12	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
76ers	2	0	1	110	103	7	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Trail Blazers	1	0	1	124	83	41	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Raptors	1	0	1	135	92	43	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Wizards	1	0	1	128	116	12	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Bulls	1	1	0.5	112	130	-18	0-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Celtics	0	1	0	113	121	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Nets	0	1	0	103	110	-7	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Cavaliers	0	1	0	106	114	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Mavericks	0	1	0	110	128	-18	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nuggets	0	1	0	84	96	-12	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Warriors	0	1	0	105	127	-22	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Heat	0	1	0	106	131	-25	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L
Bucks	0	2	0	120.5	130	-9.5	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Pelicans	0	1	0	120	123	-3	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L
Knicks	0	1	0	100	106	-6	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Magic	0	1	0	125	132	-7	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Suns	0	1	0	83	124	-41	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Kings	0	1	0	96	121	-25	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Spurs	0	1	0	104	116	-12	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Jazz	0	1	0	103	123	-20	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	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

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