The LA Lakers and Brooklyn Nets meet Sunday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Lakers vs Nets prediction.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers recently beat the Bucks and Grizzlies while losing to the Pacers. The LA Lakers are averaging 117.7 points on 49.7 percent shooting and allowing 117.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 25.2 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Anthony Davis is averaging 24.7 points and 12.7 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer and Austin Reaves is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.1 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets are coming off wins over the Raptors, Wizards, and Bulls. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 111.2 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.5 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 21.9 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges is averaging 20.4 points and 4.7 rebounds. Dennis Schroder is the third double-digit scorer, and Cameron Johnson is dishing 2.5 assists. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75.7 percent from the free throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Team Facts
- The Nets have lost each of their last seven games after winning as underdogs.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games after winning as underdogs.
- Seven of the Nets’ last eight home night games following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Team Facts
- The Lakers have won each of their last 10 Sunday night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as road favorites.
- Eight of the Lakers’ last nine games as road favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
Lakers vs Nets prediction
The Nets have won 3 straight games to keep themselves alive for a potential play-in spot, but they’ve been so inconsistent that I don’t trust them. Of course, this game comes down to the status of AD and LeBron, who are both questionable. Still, the Lakers have won 7 of their last 10 games and they’re fighting for playoff seeding. Assuming AD and LeBron play, who have been questionable all year it feels like, this should be a Lakers win. The line is reasonable. I’ll lay the points with the Lakers if forced to pick, but check the injury report before locking anything in.