The Los Angeles Lakers play the Brooklyn Nets on Christmas, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet at Tipico Sportsbook.
The game tips off at 5 p.m. PT and can be seen on ABC and ESPN.
Los Angeles (16-17) is looking to get back in the win column after losing four games in a row. It’s been a difficult stretch for a team missing Anthony Davis and several key defensive players, but playing a Nets team that is also out multiple rotational players could get L.A. on the right track.
Brooklyn (21-9) is the best team in the Eastern Conference by record, but their full talent won’t be showcased on television today. Kevin Durant is the big name out for this contest, but James Harden recently cleared health and safety protocol and will be Brooklyn’s primary ball-handler.
Nets at Lakers notable injuries:
Lakers: OUT – Anthony Davis, Kendrick Nunn (both knee); Trevor Ariza, Austin Reaves, Avery Bradley, Kent Bazemore, Malik Monk (health and safety protocol); Probable – LeBron James (abdominal)
Nets: OUT – Joe Harris (ankle); Kevin Durant, LaMarcus Aldridge, Kyrie Irving, Kessler Edwards, Cam Thomas, David Duke Jr. and Day’Ron Sharpe (health and safety protocol)
The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook
- Point spread: Lakers -1.5
- Money line: Lakers -120 / Nets +100
- Over-under: 223.5
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Advice and prediction
This is Los Angeles’ chance to even the ship and get back to .500. Not having to play Kevin Durant with the current defensive form is a blessing and definitely tilts the game in L.A.’s favor. Plus, the Lakers have more star power in LeBron and Russell Westbrook to get the job done compared to Harden and the Nets.
Take the Lakers minus-1.5, Lakers minus-120 and the under 223.5.
Prediction: Lakers 107, Nets 102
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