Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers (-222) head to Brooklyn to take on the Nets (+182) in a non-conference matchup. The Lakers (41-33) are currently 9th in the Western Conference, while the Nets (29-45) are 11th in the East.
Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 ET at the Barclays Center. The game will be televised on YES.
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Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Lakers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between Los Angeles and Brooklyn, the Nets hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 8 points.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Lakers have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 117 points per game in these contests.
- Through their last five home games, Brooklyn has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 106 points per game.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Brooklyn has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Lakers have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
Today, the Lakers are favored by 5.5 points on the road against the Nets. This season, the Lakers have been favored in 40 of their 74 games and have a record of 27-13 in those games. As the favorite, they are 17-23 against the spread, and they have covered the spread in their last two games as the favorite.
In their most recent game, the Lakers lost to the Pacers by a score of 109-90. They were 3.5-point underdogs in that game, and the O/U line was 244.5. The Lakers’ ATS record for the season is 34-40, and they are 15-20 ATS on the road.
On average, Lakers games have seen a combined scoring total of 235.4 points this season. Today’s O/U line is set at 224, and the Lakers have played in 65 games with higher O/U lines than that. Their over/under record for the season is 42-32.
In the Western Conference standings, the Lakers are currently in 9th place with a record of 41-33. Within the Pacific Division, they are in 4th place. On the road, the Lakers are 14-21 this season.
When it comes to scoring, the Lakers are 8th in the NBA at 117.7 points per game. However, they have actually been better on the road, averaging 116.1 points compared to 119.1 at home.
Overall, the Lakers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.1% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 4th in the league at 101.1 possessions per game.
One area where the Lakers have excelled is their field goal percentage, as they are 3rd in the NBA at 49%. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 7th in the league at 56%.
On defense, the Lakers are ranked 23rd in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 58.1% of their games. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Lakers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.2% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 37.4% from downtown.
Today, the Nets are looking to extend their winning streak to four games when they host the Lakers. In their last game, the Nets defeated the Bulls by a score of 125-108. The O/U line for that game was 214.5, and Brooklyn was a 3-point underdog going into the game.
This season, the Nets have an O/U record of 37-37, and the over has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line is set at 224 points, which is just below their season average of 224.7. In their games this year, the average O/U line has been 225.1.
Against the spread, the Nets have a record of 32-39 for the season, including a mark of 19-14 at home. As the underdog, they are 19-28 ATS compared to 13-11 as the favorite. The Nets have covered the spread in three straight games.
Brooklyn is currently in 11th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 29-45. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 4th place. In non-conference games, the Nets are 8-20 compared to 21-25 against the East.
Overall, the Nets have an average scoring margin of +2.1 points per game at home. On the road, they are 12-26 for the season and have an ATS record of 13-25. In comparison, their ATS record at home is 19-14.
At home, the Nets are averaging 113.5 points per game, which is 19th in the NBA. Overall, Brooklyn is 24th in scoring at 111.2 points per game. In terms of pace, they are 24th at 96.9 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Nets have outscored the NBA average in 40.5% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Brooklyn is 28th in the league at 45%. When it comes to two-point shooting, they are 26th at 52%.
From beyond the arc, the Nets are 8th in three-pointers made per game (13.6) and 17th in three-point shooting percentage (36%). In terms of free throws, Brooklyn is 25th in makes (15.7) and 24th in attempts (20.7).
At present, the Nets’ defense is ranked 14th, allowing 113.5 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Nets are forcing 12.1 per game, which is 8th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 15th in blocked shots at 5 per game.
Based on our projections, we have the Lakers coming out on top by a score of 114-107.
Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Tips
- Take the Lakers on the moneyline
- The Lakers should also cover at -5.5
- Our NBA model projects 221 points, and we suggest taking the under
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Ben Simmons – Back – Out
- Dennis Smith Jr. – Hip – Probable
- Keita Bates-Diop – Shin – Out
- Cameron Johnson – Toe – Questionable
- Dariq Whitehead – Shin – Out
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Anthony Davis – Knee – Questionable
- LeBron James – Knee – Questionable
- Christian Wood – Knee – Out
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Foot – Out
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Questionable
- Jalen Hood-Schifino – Back – Out
