LA Lakers
Brooklyn Nets
  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: Lakers vs Nets

The LA Lakers go head-to-head with the Brooklyn Nets in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Lakers to Dominate Nets

The Lakers should claim a comfortable win and a bet on the spread could be the best way forward. Back this pick off -8.5 to cover the line against the Nets at -110.

Nets Too Strong for Lakers in Last H2H

LA Lakers were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Madison Square Garden. New York Knicks claimed a 112-100 win. Luka Doncic led the way with 30 points, while LeBron James added 22 and DeAndre Ayton chipped in 13.

Brooklyn Nets have lost back-to-back at home. In their last game, it was a 130-77 road defeat against Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Drake Powell scored 12 points, while Cameron Thomas finished with 12 and Nicolas Claxton 10.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Nets and the Lakers saw the former win. It was a 111-108 scoreline at Barclays Center. In the previous 10 games between the teams, they have won five apiece.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers logo Lakers 46 25 0.648 116.5 114.9 1.6 23-12 23-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 9W
Nets logo Nets 17 54 0.239 106.4 115.5 -9.1 9-26 8-28 3-12 12-32 2-8 7L
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LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Lakers are averaging 114.8 points, 40.5 rebounds, 24.8 assists, 8.2 steals and 4.7 blocks while shooting 49.4% from the field and 73.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 115.9 points and 42.9 rebounds per matchup.

Luka Doncic is averaging 30.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.9 assists and 4.2 (41.2%) 3-pointers made.

Brooklyn Nets – Last 10 Games

The Nets have won 2 and lost 8 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 100.3 points, 40.8 rebounds, 24.7 assists, 6.4 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 42.2% from the field and 79.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 117.7 points and 41.7 rebounds.

Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 17.4 points and 2.7 (38.6%) 3-pointers made, while Nicolas Claxton has an average of 7.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

LA Lakers lineup: DeAndre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Luka Doncic.

Brooklyn Nets lineup: Egor Demin, Michael Porter Jr., Noah Clowney, Nicolas Claxton, Nolan Traore.

LA Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best LA Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Lakers at -8.5 could be the best wager to have on the spread. -110 is available and our pick would mean a solid victory for the favorites in this NBA matchup.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NBA handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Lakers vs Nets stats:

  • The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nets in 12 of their last 20 games at home.

Lakers -8.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nicolas Claxton Over 3.5 Assists -104 BetMGM logo

Nicolas Claxton (Nets) has covered the 3.5 assists total in 4 straight games at home. We can therefore place a Player Assists bet at -104 with confidence, with our pick expected to cover the line.

Latest Nicolas Claxton Player Prop Odds


Nicolas Claxton Under 10.5 Points -112 BetMGM logo

Nicolas Claxton (Nets) has recorded Under 10.5 points in 5 of the past 5 games. We’re expecting this trend to continue on this latest appearance and you can get Player Points odds of -112.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Lakers -7.5
Totals Over 221.5
Player Assists Nicolas Claxton Over 3.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Lakers -7.5, Over 221.5 and Nicolas Claxton (Nets) to have Over 3.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers Lakers logo 121 - 108 Nets logo Nets

The Lakers might get the upper hand and it might be worth backing them to achieve a specific correct score. Try an outcome of 121-108 for a big possible return from your stake.

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LA Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets 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.

Books Have Lakers as Heavy Favorites

Sportsbooks’ favorites LA Lakers are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -313 about them triumphing means a 76% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +250 about Brooklyn Nets.

The spread is currently 7.5, with the total points line at 221.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 221.5 at -110.

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

Luka Doncic is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -110 that he gets Over 31.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -123.

Player Points
Michael Porter Jr (Nets)
Over 24.5
-110
Under 24.5
-123
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 19.5
-128
Under 19.5
-106
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 14.5
-120
Under 14.5
-114
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Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 9.5
+110
Under 9.5
-149
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
+108
Under 6.5
-147
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Nicolas Claxton (Nets)
Over 3.5
-104
Under 3.5
-132
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Player Rebounds
Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-100
Under 8.5
-133
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-132
Under 7.5
-104
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Nicolas Claxton (Nets)
Over 7.5
-103
Under 7.5
-133
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Michael Porter Jr (Nets)
Over 6.5
-114
Under 6.5
-120
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Nets Home Form Reads Seven Defeats in Last Ten

The Nets own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 home games, posting 108.40 points per contest while yielding 113.20.

The Lakers have gone 4-6 across their last 10 road games, posting 112.40 points per contest while yielding 116.20.

The last time these teams met at Barclays Center, the Nets came out on top 111-108 against the Lakers. In 8 meetings at Barclays Center, the Lakers have five wins to their name, with the Nets having three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O222.5 U222.5
Brooklyn Nets logo Brooklyn Nets Home Stats 3-7 221.60 108.40 113.20 5 5
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Away Stats 4-6 228.60 112.40 116.20 6 4
  • 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.

LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
Brooklyn Nets logo Brooklyn Nets Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 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

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 40 36.18 1345 353 33.6 8.8 3.6 8.0 0.5 1.5
Austin Reaves 23 35.3 612 144 26.6 6.3 2.7 5.2 0.2 1.0
LeBron James 31 33.1 679 205 21.9 6.6 1.5 5.8 0.6 1.1

Brooklyn Nets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Michael Porter Jr. 38 33.11 973 122 25.6 3.2 3.8 7.3 0.3 1.1
Nicolas Claxton 46 29.41 563 185 12.2 4.0 0.0 7.4 1.4 0.8
Noah Clowney 43 28.76 564 80 13.1 1.9 2.1 4.3 0.8 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

LA Lakers Injury Table

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Brooklyn Nets Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Brooklyn Nets logo Brooklyn Nets Confirmed Lineup
8 Egor Demin
17 Michael Porter Jr.
21 Noah Clowney
33 Nicolas Claxton
88 Nolan Traore
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup
5 DeAndre Ayton
12 Jake LaRavia
23 LeBron James
36 Marcus Smart
77 Luka Doncic

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

01 Feb NBA
Lakers 100-112 Knicks
30 Jan NBA
Lakers 142-111 Wizards
28 Jan NBA
Lakers 99-129 Cavaliers
26 Jan NBA
Lakers 129-118 Bulls
24 Jan NBA
Lakers 116-110 Mavericks
22 Jan NBA
Lakers 104-112 Clippers
20 Jan NBA
Lakers 115-107 Nuggets
18 Jan NBA
Raptors 93-110 Lakers
17 Jan NBA
Lakers 116-132 Trail Blazers
15 Jan NBA
Hornets 135-117 Lakers

Previous Brooklyn Nets Lineups

01 Feb NBA
Nets 77-130 Pistons
30 Jan NBA
Nets 109-99 Jazz
29 Jan NBA
Nets 103-107 Nuggets
27 Jan NBA
Nets 102-106 Suns
25 Jan NBA
Nets 89-126 Clippers
23 Jan NBA
Celtics 130-126 Nets
21 Jan NBA
Nets 66-120 Knicks
19 Jan NBA
Suns 126-117 Nets
18 Jan NBA
Nets 102-124 Bulls
16 Jan NBA
Bulls 109-112 Nets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Raptors 39 31 0.557 113.8 112.1 1.7 19-16 20-15 4-10 29-16 4-6 2L
76ers 39 32 0.549 115.8 116.1 -0.3 20-16 19-16 9-7 22-23 6-4 2W
Nets 17 54 0.239 106.4 115.5 -9.1 9-26 8-28 3-12 12-32 2-8 7L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 51 19 0.729 117.4 109.5 7.9 27-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 6-4 3W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Bucks 29 41 0.414 111 116.2 -5.2 16-19 13-22 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 28 42 0.4 115.8 120.2 -4.4 17-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 2L
Pacers 15 56 0.211 111.4 120.4 -9 10-25 5-31 3-10 11-33 0-10 16L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 39 32 0.549 117.9 116.5 1.4 20-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 1W
Magic 38 32 0.543 115.3 114.3 1 22-14 16-18 9-7 24-21 6-4 4L
Heat 38 33 0.535 120.3 117.2 3.1 23-13 15-20 7-7 22-20 6-4 4L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 56 15 0.789 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 27-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 11W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 35 37 0.486 115.1 117.2 -2.1 18-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1L
Jazz 21 50 0.296 117.3 124.8 -7.5 13-23 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 46 25 0.648 116.5 114.9 1.6 23-12 23-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 9W
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Clippers 35 36 0.493 113.5 113 0.5 19-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 5-5 1W
Warriors 33 38 0.465 114.7 114.6 0.1 19-15 14-23 6-6 22-22 2-8 3L
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 53 18 0.746 119 111.7 7.3 28-7 25-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 5W
Rockets 43 27 0.614 114 109.9 4.1 25-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 5-5 2W
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 46 0.343 115.5 118.7 -3.2 13-21 11-25 6-7 19-27 1-9 2L
Mavericks 23 48 0.324 113.5 118.7 -5.2 14-22 9-26 4-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 51 19 0.729 117.4 109.5 7.9 27-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 6-4 3W
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Raptors 39 31 0.557 113.8 112.1 1.7 19-16 20-15 4-10 29-16 4-6 2L
Hawks 39 32 0.549 117.9 116.5 1.4 20-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 1W
76ers 39 32 0.549 115.8 116.1 -0.3 20-16 19-16 9-7 22-23 6-4 2W
Magic 38 32 0.543 115.3 114.3 1 22-14 16-18 9-7 24-21 6-4 4L
Heat 38 33 0.535 120.3 117.2 3.1 23-13 15-20 7-7 22-20 6-4 4L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Bucks 29 41 0.414 111 116.2 -5.2 16-19 13-22 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 28 42 0.4 115.8 120.2 -4.4 17-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 2L
Nets 17 54 0.239 106.4 115.5 -9.1 9-26 8-28 3-12 12-32 2-8 7L
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
Pacers 15 56 0.211 111.4 120.4 -9 10-25 5-31 3-10 11-33 0-10 16L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 56 15 0.789 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 27-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 11W
Spurs 53 18 0.746 119 111.7 7.3 28-7 25-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 5W
Lakers 46 25 0.648 116.5 114.9 1.6 23-12 23-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 9W
Rockets 43 27 0.614 114 109.9 4.1 25-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 5-5 2W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Clippers 35 36 0.493 113.5 113 0.5 19-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 35 37 0.486 115.1 117.2 -2.1 18-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1L
Warriors 33 38 0.465 114.7 114.6 0.1 19-15 14-23 6-6 22-22 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 46 0.343 115.5 118.7 -3.2 13-21 11-25 6-7 19-27 1-9 2L
Mavericks 23 48 0.324 113.5 118.7 -5.2 14-22 9-26 4-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Jazz 21 50 0.296 117.3 124.8 -7.5 13-23 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 1L
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 56 15 0.789 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 27-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 11W
Spurs 53 18 0.746 119 111.7 7.3 28-7 25-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 5W
Pistons 51 19 0.729 117.4 109.5 7.9 27-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 6-4 3W
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Lakers 46 25 0.648 116.5 114.9 1.6 23-12 23-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 9W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Rockets 43 27 0.614 114 109.9 4.1 25-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 5-5 2W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Raptors 39 31 0.557 113.8 112.1 1.7 19-16 20-15 4-10 29-16 4-6 2L
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Hawks 39 32 0.549 117.9 116.5 1.4 20-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 1W
76ers 39 32 0.549 115.8 116.1 -0.3 20-16 19-16 9-7 22-23 6-4 2W
Magic 38 32 0.543 115.3 114.3 1 22-14 16-18 9-7 24-21 6-4 4L
Heat 38 33 0.535 120.3 117.2 3.1 23-13 15-20 7-7 22-20 6-4 4L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Clippers 35 36 0.493 113.5 113 0.5 19-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 35 37 0.486 115.1 117.2 -2.1 18-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1L
Warriors 33 38 0.465 114.7 114.6 0.1 19-15 14-23 6-6 22-22 2-8 3L
Bucks 29 41 0.414 111 116.2 -5.2 16-19 13-22 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 28 42 0.4 115.8 120.2 -4.4 17-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 2L
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 46 0.343 115.5 118.7 -3.2 13-21 11-25 6-7 19-27 1-9 2L
Mavericks 23 48 0.324 113.5 118.7 -5.2 14-22 9-26 4-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Jazz 21 50 0.296 117.3 124.8 -7.5 13-23 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 1L
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
Nets 17 54 0.239 106.4 115.5 -9.1 9-26 8-28 3-12 12-32 2-8 7L
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
Pacers 15 56 0.211 111.4 120.4 -9 10-25 5-31 3-10 11-33 0-10 16L
  • 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