At 10:30 ET tonight, the Lakers (-276) will host the Nets (+223) at Crypto.com Arena in a non-conference matchup. The Lakers are favored by 7 points at BetMGM.
Los Angeles comes into this game with a record of 21-21, which has them 10th in the Western Conference. They have won two straight games. Brooklyn, on the other hand, has lost four in a row and is 11th in the East with a record of 16-24.
Brooklyn Nets Preview
In their last game, the Nets were 5-point favorites against the Trail Blazers, but they lost the game by a score of 105-103. This was their fourth straight loss, and they are now 16-24 on the season.
As the underdog, the Nets have gone 6-19 this season, and they are currently 7-point underdogs against the Lakers. In their last four games as the underdog, they are 0-4 straight-up and 10-13 against the spread.
On the road, the Nets are 7-13 ATS and have an average scoring differential of -6.4 points per game. This year, their ATS record on the road is 6-14, and they are 6-19 as the underdog.
Against the Western Conference, the Nets are 3-11 this season and 13-13 against the East. In the Eastern Conference standings, they are currently 11th and 4th in the Atlantic Division.
The Nets’ O/U record for the season is 20-20, and the under has hit in their last three games. Today’s line of 227.5 is slightly lower than their season average of 228.6.
Heading into their matchup with the Lakers, the Nets are 19th in the NBA in scoring at 113.8 points per game. On the road, they are 21st in scoring at 111.8 points per game.
So far, the Nets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 45% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, the Nets are 26th in the league at 45%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Nets are 8th in the league in made threes per game at 13.6. However, they are just 16th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%.
Coming into the game, the Nets defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 45.0% of their games. Currently, they are 17th in the NBA at 115.6 points per game allowed. The Brooklyn defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.8% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.7% of their field goal attempts vs. Brooklyn.
Los Angeles Lakers Preview
The Lakers have won two straight games and are looking to improve their record of 21-21 today. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 10th place.
At home, the Lakers have an average scoring margin of +4.8 points per game. This season, they are 15-7 at home compared to 6-14 on the road.
Against the spread, the Lakers have covered in two straight games at home and have an overall ATS record of 18-24. As the favorite, they are 10-14 vs. the spread.
In their most recent game, the Lakers defeated the Mavericks by a score of 127-110. The O/U line for that game was 245 points, and the Lakers were favored by 3 points.
The Lakers’ O/U record for the season is 21-21, and their last two games have gone under the posted totals. On average, their games have finished with 229.8 points.
Heading into their matchup with the Nets, the Lakers are 6th in the NBA in pace at 100.6 possessions per game. They are also 7th in field goal percentage at 48%. However, they are just 23rd in three-point shooting at 35%.
So far this season, the Lakers are averaging 114.4 points per game, which is 18th in the league. At home, they have been slightly better, averaging 115 points per game.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Lakers are 8th in the NBA in attempts at 24.2 per game. They are also 12th in free throws made at 18.6 per game.
The Lakers’ defense is presently ranked 16th in the league, allowing an average of 115.4 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Lakers are forcing 13.8 per game, which is 22nd in the league. They also come into the game sitting 11th in blocked shots at 5.5 per game.
Last season, the Nets and Lakers did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Lakers have the leg up at 2-1. The Lakers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 214 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2. The last three times, the Nets have matched up against the Lakers on the road, they are 2-1 vs. the spread.
How to Bet Lakers vs. Nets in New York
For a pick on the point-spread in this Lakers vs. Nets matchup, our bet is to grab the Nets at +7. Even though our projections have the Lakers winning 116-110, we see the Nets as the play on the point-spread. Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 227.5 and given that our model is projecting 226 points between the teams, we like the under.
- SportsBettingNY ATS Prediction: Nets +7
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Under 227.5