Brooklyn Nets
LA Lakers
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

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 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Nets logo Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
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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.

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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Luka Doncic Over 33.5 Points -112 BetMGM logo

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.

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Austin Reaves Over 4.5 Assists -149 BetMGM logo

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

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Lakers -18.5
Totals Over 224.5
Player Points Luka Doncic Over 32.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Lakers to cover the -18.5 spread, Over 224.5 on the total and Luka Doncic (Lakers) to score Over 32.5 points.

A same game parlay is a great alternative for bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single basketball game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.

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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 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.

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 -118 that he gets Over 32.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -115.

Player Points
Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-154
Under 7.5
+114
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
+110
Under 6.5
-149
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 4.5
-152
Under 4.5
+112
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Nolan Traore (Nets)
Over 4.5
+114
Under 4.5
-154
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Player Rebounds
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-149
Under 7.5
+110
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Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-120
Under 7.5
-114
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 5.5
-120
Under 5.5
-114
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Nicolas Claxton (Nets)
Over 5.5
+102
Under 5.5
-137
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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

Brooklyn Nets Injury Table

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LA Lakers Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup
5 DeAndre Ayton
12 Jake LaRavia
15 Austin Reaves
23 LeBron James
77 Luka Doncic
Brooklyn Nets logo Brooklyn Nets Confirmed Lineup
1 Ziaire Williams
4 Drake Powell
21 Noah Clowney
33 Nicolas Claxton
88 Nolan Traore

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 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • 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