Los Angeles Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets Preview
At 10:30 ET on ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers (-276) will host the Brooklyn Nets (+223) in a non-conference matchup. The Lakers are favored by 7 points, and the over/under line is set at 227.5.
Brooklyn enters this game on a four-game losing streak and is currently 11th in the Eastern Conference. The Lakers have won two straight and are 10th in the West.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Nets have faced off vs. the Lakers as the underdog, they have gone 2-1. Going back to the last five head-to-head games between the Lakers and Nets, the over/under record in these games is 3-2 with a combined average of 221 points per contest.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Brooklyn has an ATS record of 0-3 while averaging 102 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
- In their last three games at home, the Lakers have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 113 points per game in these contests.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 1-9 and an ATS mark of 1-8-1.
- Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Lakers have an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 against the spread.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
Today, the Nets are looking to end their four-game losing streak as they take on the Lakers. In their last game, Brooklyn lost to the Trail Blazers by a score of 105-103. The O/U line for that game was 221.5 points.
As the underdog, the Nets have gone 6-19 this season and are 7-13 against the spread on the road. Overall, they are 19-19 ATS and have failed to cover in their last 10 road games.
This season, Brooklyn has an O/U record of 20-20, and the under has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 229.4 points.
In the Eastern Conference, the Nets are currently in 11th place with a record of 16-24. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 13-13 compared to 3-11 against the West.
The Nets are 6-14 on the road this season, and their ATS record on the road is 7-13. As the underdog, they are 10-12 and have lost their last two games against the spread.
So far this season, the Nets are averaging 113.8 points per game, which is 19th in the league. On the road, they are scoring 111.8 points per game.
When it comes to their shooting, the Nets are 26th in field goal percentage at 45%. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 8th in both makes and attempts, hitting 36% of their shots from beyond the arc.
Overall, Brooklyn is 24th in pace at 97.8 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 16th in the league.
Coming into today’s game, the Nets’ defense is giving up an average of 115.6 points per contest. Most recently, the Nets’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 105 points to the Trail Blazers.
The Lakers are looking to extend their win streak to three games today when they take on the Nets. In their last game, the Lakers defeated the Mavericks by a score of 127-110. The combined scoring total of 237 was below the O/U line of 245.
Los Angeles’ ATS record for the season is now 18-24 after covering the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 10-12 ATS and have an average scoring differential of +4.8 points per game.
As the favorite, the Lakers are 16-8 this season and have been favored in 24 of their 42 games. Against the spread as the favorite, they are 10-14. Today, they are favored by 7 points.
This season, Lakers games have averaged a combined scoring total of 229.8 points, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 227.5. The team’s O/U record for the season is 21-21.
In the Western Conference, the Lakers are currently in 10th place with a record of 21-21. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 16-14 compared to 5-7 against the East.
At home, the Lakers are averaging 115.0 points per game, which is 20th in the NBA. Overall, they are 18th in the league with 114.4 points per game. In terms of pace, the Lakers are 6th in the NBA at 100.6 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Lakers are 7th in field goal percentage at 48%. However, they are just 23rd in three-point shooting percentage at 35%. Overall, the Lakers are 7th in two-point field goal percentage at 55%.
So far this season, the Lakers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 38.1% of their games. When it comes to assists, the Lakers are 8th in the league at 27.8 per game. In terms of free throws, the Lakers are 12th in made free throws per game and 8th in free throw attempts.
Coming into today’s game, the Lakers’ defense is giving up an average of 115.4 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Lakers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.2% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 37.8% from downtown.
With the Lakers being favored by 7, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 116-110 in favor of the Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Tips
- Take the Lakers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Nets (+7)
- Our NBA model projects 226 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Anthony Davis – Achilles – Probable
- LeBron James – Ankle – Questionable
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
- Cam Reddish – Knee – Out
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Ben Simmons – Lower Back – Out
- Mikal Bridges – Shin – Probable
- Day’Ron Sharpe – Knee – Out
- Dariq Whitehead – Shin – Out
