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

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.

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.

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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	29	19	0.604	116.1	116.3	-0.2	12-8	17-11	4-6	20-12	5-5	1L
Nets	13	35	0.271	107.1	114.7	-7.6	6-17	7-18	3-9	9-20	2-8	1L

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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.

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.

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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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nicolas Claxton Over 3.5 Assists +101

Nicolas Claxton (Nets) has finished with Over 3.5 assists in 4 straight games at home. We can therefore place a Player Assists bet at +101 with confidence, with our pick expected to cover the line.

Latest Nicolas Claxton Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 9.5

-123

Under 9.5

-103

Assists

Over 3.5

+101

Under 3.5

-133

Rebounds

Over 7.5

+115

Under 7.5

-152

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LeBron James Under 6.5 Assists -141

LeBron James (Lakers) has totaled Under 6.5 assists in 5 of the past 5 games. Taking a stats-based approach means we can back him with confidence to fall short of the line at odds of -141.

Latest LeBron James Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 21.5

-105

Under 21.5

-120

Assists

Over 6.5

+107

Under 6.5

-141

Rebounds

Over 5.5

-118

Under 5.5

-112

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers 121 - 108 Nets

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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.

Sportsbooks’ favorites LA Lakers are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -345 about them triumphing means a 78% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +275 about Brooklyn Nets.

The spread is currently 8.5, with the total points line at 222.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 222.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

Lakers

-345

Nets

+275

Point Spread

Lakers -8.5

-110

Nets +8.5

-110

Total Points

Under 222.5

-110

Over 222.5

-110

Luka Doncic is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -104 that he gets Over 33.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -123.

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 33.5

-104

Under 33.5

-123

Michael Porter Jr (Nets)

Over 24.5

-122

Under 24.5

-104

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 21.5

-105

Under 21.5

-120

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 15.5

-106

Under 15.5

-120

Noah Clowney (Nets)

Over 11.5

-103

Under 11.5

-123

Deandre Ayton (Lakers)

Over 10.5

-108

Under 10.5

-119

Nicolas Claxton (Nets)

Over 9.5

-123

Under 9.5

-103

Marcus Smart (Lakers)

Over 8.5

-100

Under 8.5

-127

Jake LaRavia (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-101

Under 7.5

-127

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 8.5

-120

Under 8.5

-109

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 6.5

+107

Under 6.5

-141

Michael Porter Jr (Nets)

Over 3.5

+128

Under 3.5

-169

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 3.5

-105

Under 3.5

-125

Nicolas Claxton (Nets)

Over 3.5

+101

Under 3.5

-133

Marcus Smart (Lakers)

Over 2.5

+104

Under 2.5

-137

Deandre Ayton (Lakers)

Over 8.5

+113

Under 8.5

-149

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-112

Under 7.5

-118

Nicolas Claxton (Nets)

Over 7.5

+115

Under 7.5

-152

Michael Porter Jr (Nets)

Over 6.5

-100

Under 6.5

-132

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 5.5

-118

Under 5.5

-112

Noah Clowney (Nets)

Over 3.5

-123

Under 3.5

-106

Jake LaRavia (Lakers)

Over 3.5

+102

Under 3.5

-133

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

+125

Marcus Smart (Lakers)

Over 2.5

+109

Under 2.5

-143

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 Home Stats		3-7	221.60	108.40	113.20	5	5
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

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Lakers Stats

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

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 230.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 228.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 222.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 222.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 114.80 pts and allowed 115.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 112.40 pts and allowed 116.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 218.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 221.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 222.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 222.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 100.30 pts and allowed 117.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 108.40 pts and allowed 113.20 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.60 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.70 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.50 (73.53%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.5, Offensive 8.90, Defensive 31.60
• Assists: 24.80
• Blocks: 4.70
• Steals: 8.20
• Turnovers : 12.30
• Personal Fouls: 16.40

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.80 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.60 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.00 (72.58%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.6, Offensive 9.00, Defensive 31.60
• Assists: 24.20
• Blocks: 4.10
• Steals: 8.60
• Turnovers : 12.60
• Personal Fouls: 16.20

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 21.90 (49%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.10 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.20 (79.26%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.8, Offensive 10.10, Defensive 30.70
• Assists: 24.70
• Blocks: 3.80
• Steals: 6.40
• Turnovers : 14.20
• Personal Fouls: 19.50

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 23.60 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.60 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.40 (78.38%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.8, Offensive 11.90, Defensive 29.90
• Assists: 25.10
• Blocks: 4.60
• Steals: 8.50
• Turnovers : 14.00
• Personal Fouls: 20.00

Injuries & Suspensions

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.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	31	18	0.633	117.6	112.1	5.5	20-6	11-12	8-3	21-11	6-4	6W
Celtics	31	18	0.633	116.1	109.1	7	16-8	15-10	7-4	22-12	7-3	2W
Raptors	30	21	0.588	113.6	112.2	1.4	14-11	16-10	4-9	22-14	6-4	1W
76ers	28	21	0.571	116.9	115.7	1.2	15-13	13-8	8-5	19-17	6-4	4W
Nets	13	35	0.271	107.1	114.7	-7.6	6-17	7-18	3-9	9-20	2-8	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	36	12	0.75	117.3	109.7	7.6	20-5	16-7	8-3	23-6	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	30	21	0.588	119.3	116.2	3.1	17-11	13-10	7-3	19-13	8-2	1W
Bulls	24	26	0.48	117.2	119.9	-2.7	15-11	9-15	3-8	16-18	5-5	1L
Bucks	18	29	0.383	111.1	115.6	-4.5	9-12	9-17	5-4	14-17	2-8	5L
Pacers	13	37	0.26	110.7	118.4	-7.7	10-17	3-20	3-8	9-24	4-6	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	27	24	0.529	120	117.8	2.2	16-9	11-15	3-4	14-14	6-4	1W
Magic	25	23	0.521	115.5	115.6	-0.1	15-9	10-14	6-5	17-17	4-6	1L
Hawks	24	27	0.471	117.2	118.3	-1.1	9-14	15-13	4-3	12-18	4-6	2L
Hornets	23	28	0.451	116	114.2	1.8	11-13	12-15	6-4	14-19	8-2	7W
Wizards	13	35	0.271	112.3	122.5	-10.2	9-16	4-19	2-5	8-19	3-7	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	39	11	0.78	120.3	108	12.3	21-5	18-6	8-3	30-7	6-4	1W
Nuggets	33	17	0.66	119.9	115.7	4.2	14-10	19-7	4-2	19-9	6-4	1L
Timberwolves	31	20	0.608	119.5	114.5	5	17-8	14-12	5-5	18-15	4-6	1L
Trail Blazers	23	27	0.46	115.1	117.9	-2.8	13-12	10-15	4-4	18-14	4-6	5L
Jazz	15	35	0.3	118	127	-9	10-17	5-18	1-8	9-24	1-9	6L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	29	19	0.604	116.1	116.3	-0.2	12-8	17-11	4-6	20-12	5-5	1L
Suns	30	20	0.6	113.8	111.4	2.4	17-7	13-13	8-5	20-14	6-4	1L
Warriors	27	23	0.54	116.7	114	2.7	17-8	10-15	5-3	17-14	6-4	1L
Clippers	23	26	0.469	112.7	112.9	-0.2	13-10	10-16	6-4	13-15	7-3	1L
Kings	12	39	0.235	110.2	120.4	-10.2	9-16	3-23	2-7	8-25	1-9	9L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	33	16	0.673	116.9	111.9	5	17-6	16-10	8-3	19-13	6-4	1W
Rockets	31	17	0.646	116	110	6	17-4	14-13	6-5	17-15	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	19	29	0.396	115	116.8	-1.8	11-15	8-14	5-6	15-17	3-7	1W
Mavericks	19	30	0.388	114.1	116.6	-2.5	14-14	5-16	3-7	11-21	5-5	4L
Pelicans	13	39	0.25	114	120.6	-6.6	8-19	5-20	6-7	7-26	4-6	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	36	12	0.75	117.3	109.7	7.6	20-5	16-7	8-3	23-6	8-2	2W
Knicks	31	18	0.633	117.6	112.1	5.5	20-6	11-12	8-3	21-11	6-4	6W
Celtics	31	18	0.633	116.1	109.1	7	16-8	15-10	7-4	22-12	7-3	2W
Raptors	30	21	0.588	113.6	112.2	1.4	14-11	16-10	4-9	22-14	6-4	1W
Cavaliers	30	21	0.588	119.3	116.2	3.1	17-11	13-10	7-3	19-13	8-2	1W
76ers	28	21	0.571	116.9	115.7	1.2	15-13	13-8	8-5	19-17	6-4	4W
Heat	27	24	0.529	120	117.8	2.2	16-9	11-15	3-4	14-14	6-4	1W
Magic	25	23	0.521	115.5	115.6	-0.1	15-9	10-14	6-5	17-17	4-6	1L
Bulls	24	26	0.48	117.2	119.9	-2.7	15-11	9-15	3-8	16-18	5-5	1L
Hawks	24	27	0.471	117.2	118.3	-1.1	9-14	15-13	4-3	12-18	4-6	2L
Hornets	23	28	0.451	116	114.2	1.8	11-13	12-15	6-4	14-19	8-2	7W
Bucks	18	29	0.383	111.1	115.6	-4.5	9-12	9-17	5-4	14-17	2-8	5L
Nets	13	35	0.271	107.1	114.7	-7.6	6-17	7-18	3-9	9-20	2-8	1L
Wizards	13	35	0.271	112.3	122.5	-10.2	9-16	4-19	2-5	8-19	3-7	1W
Pacers	13	37	0.26	110.7	118.4	-7.7	10-17	3-20	3-8	9-24	4-6	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	39	11	0.78	120.3	108	12.3	21-5	18-6	8-3	30-7	6-4	1W
Spurs	33	16	0.673	116.9	111.9	5	17-6	16-10	8-3	19-13	6-4	1W
Nuggets	33	17	0.66	119.9	115.7	4.2	14-10	19-7	4-2	19-9	6-4	1L
Rockets	31	17	0.646	116	110	6	17-4	14-13	6-5	17-15	8-2	3W
Timberwolves	31	20	0.608	119.5	114.5	5	17-8	14-12	5-5	18-15	4-6	1L
Lakers	29	19	0.604	116.1	116.3	-0.2	12-8	17-11	4-6	20-12	5-5	1L
Suns	30	20	0.6	113.8	111.4	2.4	17-7	13-13	8-5	20-14	6-4	1L
Warriors	27	23	0.54	116.7	114	2.7	17-8	10-15	5-3	17-14	6-4	1L
Clippers	23	26	0.469	112.7	112.9	-0.2	13-10	10-16	6-4	13-15	7-3	1L
Trail Blazers	23	27	0.46	115.1	117.9	-2.8	13-12	10-15	4-4	18-14	4-6	5L
Grizzlies	19	29	0.396	115	116.8	-1.8	11-15	8-14	5-6	15-17	3-7	1W
Mavericks	19	30	0.388	114.1	116.6	-2.5	14-14	5-16	3-7	11-21	5-5	4L
Jazz	15	35	0.3	118	127	-9	10-17	5-18	1-8	9-24	1-9	6L
Pelicans	13	39	0.25	114	120.6	-6.6	8-19	5-20	6-7	7-26	4-6	2L
Kings	12	39	0.235	110.2	120.4	-10.2	9-16	3-23	2-7	8-25	1-9	9L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	39	11	0.78	120.3	108	12.3	21-5	18-6	8-3	30-7	6-4	1W
Pistons	36	12	0.75	117.3	109.7	7.6	20-5	16-7	8-3	23-6	8-2	2W
Spurs	33	16	0.673	116.9	111.9	5	17-6	16-10	8-3	19-13	6-4	1W
Nuggets	33	17	0.66	119.9	115.7	4.2	14-10	19-7	4-2	19-9	6-4	1L
Rockets	31	17	0.646	116	110	6	17-4	14-13	6-5	17-15	8-2	3W
Celtics	31	18	0.633	116.1	109.1	7	16-8	15-10	7-4	22-12	7-3	2W
Knicks	31	18	0.633	117.6	112.1	5.5	20-6	11-12	8-3	21-11	6-4	6W
Timberwolves	31	20	0.608	119.5	114.5	5	17-8	14-12	5-5	18-15	4-6	1L
Lakers	29	19	0.604	116.1	116.3	-0.2	12-8	17-11	4-6	20-12	5-5	1L
Suns	30	20	0.6	113.8	111.4	2.4	17-7	13-13	8-5	20-14	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	30	21	0.588	119.3	116.2	3.1	17-11	13-10	7-3	19-13	8-2	1W
Raptors	30	21	0.588	113.6	112.2	1.4	14-11	16-10	4-9	22-14	6-4	1W
76ers	28	21	0.571	116.9	115.7	1.2	15-13	13-8	8-5	19-17	6-4	4W
Warriors	27	23	0.54	116.7	114	2.7	17-8	10-15	5-3	17-14	6-4	1L
Heat	27	24	0.529	120	117.8	2.2	16-9	11-15	3-4	14-14	6-4	1W
Magic	25	23	0.521	115.5	115.6	-0.1	15-9	10-14	6-5	17-17	4-6	1L
Bulls	24	26	0.48	117.2	119.9	-2.7	15-11	9-15	3-8	16-18	5-5	1L
Hawks	24	27	0.471	117.2	118.3	-1.1	9-14	15-13	4-3	12-18	4-6	2L
Clippers	23	26	0.469	112.7	112.9	-0.2	13-10	10-16	6-4	13-15	7-3	1L
Trail Blazers	23	27	0.46	115.1	117.9	-2.8	13-12	10-15	4-4	18-14	4-6	5L
Hornets	23	28	0.451	116	114.2	1.8	11-13	12-15	6-4	14-19	8-2	7W
Grizzlies	19	29	0.396	115	116.8	-1.8	11-15	8-14	5-6	15-17	3-7	1W
Mavericks	19	30	0.388	114.1	116.6	-2.5	14-14	5-16	3-7	11-21	5-5	4L
Bucks	18	29	0.383	111.1	115.6	-4.5	9-12	9-17	5-4	14-17	2-8	5L
Jazz	15	35	0.3	118	127	-9	10-17	5-18	1-8	9-24	1-9	6L
Nets	13	35	0.271	107.1	114.7	-7.6	6-17	7-18	3-9	9-20	2-8	1L
Wizards	13	35	0.271	112.3	122.5	-10.2	9-16	4-19	2-5	8-19	3-7	1W
Pacers	13	37	0.26	110.7	118.4	-7.7	10-17	3-20	3-8	9-24	4-6	1L
Pelicans	13	39	0.25	114	120.6	-6.6	8-19	5-20	6-7	7-26	4-6	2L
Kings	12	39	0.235	110.2	120.4	-10.2	9-16	3-23	2-7	8-25	1-9	9L

• 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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