The Los Angeles Lakers (35-9) take on the Brooklyn Nets (18-24) Thursday at Barclays Center. Tip-off for this game is scheduled for 8 p.m. E.T. We analyze the Lakers-Nets sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Lakers at Nets: Key injuries
Lakers
- C DeMarcus Cousins (knee) out
Nets
- SF Kevin Durant (Achilles) out
- C DeAndre Jordan (finger) questionable
- PG Kyrie Irving (hamstring) probable
- C Nicolas Claxton (shoulder) doubtful
Lakers at Nets: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Lakers 114, Nets 106
Moneyline (ML)
Despite a record of 35-9 this season, the LAKERS (-239) are just modest favorites over the Nets (+195) Thursday night. While the Lakers played Wednesday night against the New York Knicks, the team is fully healthy entering this contest.
The same can’t be said for the Nets, who are dealing with multiple injuries at the center position. It might not be the prettiest of wins for the Lakers, but expect them to edge out the Nets at Barclay Center.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The LAKERS (-4.5, -128) come into this game as two-basket favorites. While the Lakers have done well against the spread this season, the Nets have not. They have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 13 games and are just 18-24 ATS this season. Expect the Nets to keep this one close for a while, but for the Lakers to ultimately cover the spread and win by at least 5 points in Brooklyn.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this matchup is set at 229.5, which feels too high considering the Lakers’ defensive ability. When they want to, the Lakers can be one of the best defensive teams in the NBA. The Nets also have just a mediocre offense this season, averaging only 109.3 points per game. Expect both teams to score around 110 points, but for the UNDER 229.5 (-115) to hit Thursday night.
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