The Brooklyn Nets (6-7) and Los Angeles Lakers (2-10) meet Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nets vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Nets improved to 4-0-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 5 games without G Kyrie Irving (suspension) after covering the spread as 1.5-point underdogs in a 110-95 win at the Los Angeles Clippers Saturday. The Nets were trailing by 2 points in the 4th quarter before ending the game on a 26-9 run.
Brooklyn is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 head-to-head meetings at the Lakers.
The Lakers dropped to 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after failing to cover as 4.5-point home underdogs in a 120-114 loss vs. the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers were covering for 98% of the game and led by as many as 13 points in the 2nd quarter.
The Lakers have the 4th-best odds to win the Pacific Division at +6000.
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Nets at Lakers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:20 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nets -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Lakers +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nets -4.5 (-115) | Lakers +4.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Nets at Lakers key injuries
Nets
- Not yet submitted
Lakers
- F/C Anthony Davis (back) probable
- F LeBron James (groin) doubtful
- G Dennis Schröder (thumb) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Nets at Lakers picks and predictions
Prediction
Nets 108, Lakers 102
Moneyline
PASS.
Nets (-190) ML should hit, but it’s too high of a price to pay considering James hasn’t been ruled out yet. If James’ injury status were to change and he returns to the lineup, you would’ve bet the worst number at -190.
Against the spread
LEAN NETS -4.5 (-115) with James doubtful.
While some teams can play better in the short term without their star player, the Lakers don’t have the depth to make up for James’ absence. The Lakers are 0-2 ATS this season when James doesn’t play, and the Nets have been dominant without Irving. If James doesn’t play, the Nets should cover the 4.5-point spread.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 218.5 (-112).
The Nets have been playing well defensively as of late, and the Under is 7-0 in Brooklyn’s last 7 games. Since Irving has been suspended, the Nets have not allowed more than 96 points in a game. This is my favorite bet in this matchup as Brooklyn should continue to dominate on the defensive end.
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