Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Lakers Matchup

Read our Nets vs Lakers prediction for this NBA regular season game in Los Angeles. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Nets sit at 14-27.
  • Defensively, Brooklyn are giving up 114.0 points per game.
  • The Nets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Lakers.
  • The Lakers possess a 21-17 record so far.
  • Defensively, Los Angeles are giving up 114.1 points per game.
  • The Lakers are coming off a 117-108 win vs. the Nets.

Nets vs Lakers Prediction

At 10:30 ET, the Lakers (-584) will host the Nets (+425) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is 216.5.

Los Angeles (-11.5) is currently 6th in the Western Conference with a record of 21-17, while Brooklyn is 12th in the East at 14-27.

Nets vs. Lakers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Brooklyn Nets at Los Angeles Lakers
  • Where: Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena
  • Date: Friday, January 17th
  • Betting Odds LAL -11.5, BKN +425 | LAL -584 O/U 216.5

Nets Preview: Are the Nets Ready for a Road Win?

The Nets fell to 14-27 on the season after a crushing 126-67 loss to the Clippers on Wednesday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +15.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 193 points fell short of the 212-point O/U line.

After a competitive 1st quarter (21-21), the Clippers took control, outscoring the Nets 37-14 in the 2nd quarter. A 23-0 run by L.A. extended their lead from 53-35 to 76-35, and Brooklyn was down 102-51 entering the 4th quarter.

In their 126-67 loss to the Clippers, the Nets shot just 30.1% from the field and made only 5 threes, hitting 17.9% from deep. Jalen Wilson led Brooklyn with 16 points, adding 6 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.

Day'Ron Sharpe contributed 12 points and 14 rebounds, scoring 7 points in the 3rd. Tyrese Martin added 8 points, making 2 threes on 18.8% shooting overall.

The Nets had a tough defensive outing against the Clippers, giving up 126 points on 54% shooting. Their worst quarters were the 2nd and 3rd, where they allowed 37 and 44 points, respectively. They did manage to hold the Clippers to 12 made threes on 37% shooting from deep.

Brooklyn sent the Clippers to the line 30 times, where they converted 28 free throws. The Nets recorded 24 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, and added 9 steals and 2 blocks.

Lakers Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Lakers?

Brooklyn’s season continued to spiral after a crushing 126-67 loss to the Clippers on Wednesday, dropping their record to 14-27. The Nets, who were +15.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 59 points. The game’s total score of 193 points fell short of the 212-point O/U line.

After a competitive 1st quarter, the Clippers took control, outscoring Brooklyn 37-14 in the 2nd quarter. A 23-0 run by L.A. stretched the score from 53-35 to 76-35, and the Nets went into the 4th quarter trailing 102-51.

Rui Hachimura led the Lakers with 23 points in their 117-108 win over the Heat, shooting 60% from the field and adding 8 rebounds. Anthony Davis and LeBron James each contributed 22 points, with LeBron also dishing out 9 assists and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip.

The Lakers shot 52.2% from the field and made 13 threes at a 38.2% rate. Hachimura scored 9 points in the 1st quarter and added 7 more in the 4th, while LeBron also had 9 points in the final period.

Despite a tough 1st quarter where the Lakers gave up 38 points, they tightened up defensively in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters, allowing just 28, 19, and 23 points, respectively, to secure the win over the Heat. Overall, they allowed 108 points on 53% shooting from the field.

The Lakers struggled to defend the three, with the Heat hitting 16 threes at a 44% clip. However, they limited Miami’s free-throw attempts, with the Heat going 14/15 from the line. The Lakers also recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks in the game.

Nets vs Lakers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past five road matchups, Brooklyn has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 105 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
  • Los Angeles has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 109 points per game while allowing 116. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
  • Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Brooklyn has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
  • Through their last five games as the favorite, the Lakers have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.

Nets vs Lakers Prediction

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