Brooklyn Nets at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Brooklyn Nets at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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
  • LeBron James (groin) doubtful
  • 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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Brooklyn Nets at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Brooklyn Nets at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Brooklyn Nets (21-9) visit the newly-renamed Crypto.com Arena for a Christmas evening game with the Los Angeles Lakers (16-17) at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Nets vs. Lakers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Brooklyn had its four-game winning streak snapped with a 100-93 loss to the Orlando Magic Saturday. The last three Nets’ games have been postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak within Brooklyn.

The Nets are 4-1 straight-up (SU), 3-2 ATS and 3-2 O/U with the seventh-best non-garbage time net rating over the past two weeks (plus-5.1 points per 100 possessions), according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

L.A. is on a four-game losing skid including three blowout losses to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns and San Antonio Spurs.

Since Dec. 9, the Lakers are 3-5 SU, 3-5 ATS and 2-6 O/U with the 25th-ranked non-garbage time net rating (minus-5.8 points per 100 possessions), per CTG.

Nets at Lakers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:19 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Nets +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Lakers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Nets +1.5 (-108) | Lakers -1.5 (-112)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Nets at Lakers key injuries

Nets

  • C LaMarcus Aldridge (health and safety protocols) out
  • G David Duke Jr. (health and safety protocols) out
  • PF Kevin Durant (health and safety protocols) out
  • SF Kessler Edwards (health and safety protocols) out
  • SF Joe Harris (ankle) out
  • PG Kyrie Irving (health and safety protocols) out
  • SG Cam Thomas (health and safety protocols) out

Lakers

  • SF Trevor Ariza (health and safety protocols) out
  • SF Kent Bazemore (health and safety protocols) out
  • PG Avery Bradley (health and safety protocols) out
  • PF Anthony Davis (knee) out
  • PF LeBron James (abdomen) probable
  • SG Malik Monk (health and safety protocols) out
  • SG Austin Reaves (health and safety protocols) out

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Nets at Lakers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 114, Nets 107

Money line

Brooklyn received good news when it was announced second-year guard James Harden is cleared from the health and safety protocols, but the Nets still have seven players on the COVID-19 list.

Both teams are playing with MASH units, but the LAKERS (-125) have fewer missing pieces. Christmas is the NBA’s largest regular-season stage and we know James will give an inspired performance. He needs 13 points to break Kobe Bryant’s all-time Christmas scoring record.

We have seen the same Harden this season that won an MVP with the Houston Rockets in 2017-18. According to CTG, Harden grades in the 37th percentile of guards in on/off net rating (minus-3.7 points per 100 possessions).

The Nets have been steamed up from +100 underdogs up to the current price despite missing perhaps the best player in the sport in Durant.

Granted, the Lakers are without Davis and several role players, but James and PG Russell Westbrook should be able to make up for those absences in this big prime-time spot.

It appears that the market is reacting to how disappointing L.A. has been to start this season. But with the Nets being the most affected team by COVID-19, the LAKERS (-125) are the right bet.

Against the spread

PASS since Los Angeles -1.5 (-112) doesn’t offer much insurance for our L.A. money line wager. The Nets are 3-11-1 ATS as road underdogs while the Lakers are 5-11 ATS as home favorites.

Over/Under

Slight “LEAN” to the UNDER 224.5 (-107) for a tiny wager if at all because the Lakers have the 25th-ranked offensive rating at home. Plus, the Nets get out in transition less with Harden on the floor and Brooklyn’s offense will flow through Harden with KD and Kyrie out.

However, I’m much more confident in L.A.’s money line than the UNDER 224.5 (-107).

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Brooklyn Nets at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Brooklyn Nets at Los Angeles Lakers NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Brooklyn Nets (18-12) will take on the Los Angeles Lakers (22-7) Thursday night. Tip-off is set for 10:05 p.m. at the Staples Center on TNT. Below, we analyze the Nets-Lakers NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Nets at Lakers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:52 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Nets +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Lakers -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Nets +2.5 (-115) | Lakers -2.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Nets at Lakers: Key injuries

Nets

  • SG Kyrie Irving (back) probable
  • SF Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (knee) questionable
  • SF Kevin Durant (hamstring) out
  • SG Iman Shumpert (hamstring) out

Lakers

  • SF LeBron James (ankle) probable
  • PF Anthony Davis (Achilles) out

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Nets at Lakers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Nets 123, Lakers 118

Money line (ML)

The NETS (+115) are slight money line underdogs in this game against the Lakers. Both teams will be without one superstar as the Nets will be missing Kevin Durant and the Lakers won’t have Anthony Davis on the floor, either.

Los Angeles has the better depth, but Brooklyn will still have two stars on the floor in PG Kyrie Irving and SG James Harden. That should be enough to beat a Lakers’ team that has had several slow starts over the past two weeks.

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Against the spread (ATS)

If the money line proves to be too risky of a bet, consider taking the NETS +2.5 (-110) if you believe this game is likely to come down to the final possession. The Lakers are just 4-8 ATS in their last 12 games as they just can’t find a way to completely put away good teams.

They’ve beaten up on some bad teams and even then, those games often have come down to the final few possessions. Take the Nets to cover the 2.5 point spread here and beat the Lakers on Thursday night.

Over/Under (O/U)

The total for this game is set at an absurd 232.5 points, which feels right due to how bad Brookyln’s defense has been this season. They are allowing just under 118 points per game, but they more than make up for it with the No. 1 ranked scoring offense (121.7 points per contest).

Without Anthony Davis on the floor for the Lakers, look for the Nets to have their way on offense and score into the 120s once again. Take the OVER 232.5 (-110) in this primetime game in Los Angeles.

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