The Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers will get together on Monday night for the second of a two-game regular-season series on the NBA schedule. The contest will tip off at 7:30 p.m. and be broadcast on NBA TV.
Los Angeles emerged victorious in the most recent meeting between the two, a 116-103 decision on Nov. 13. Anthony Davis posted his highest output of the go-round to that juncture with 37 points for the Lakers.
Before we take a look at what might be our best options with Lakers vs Nets picks, let’s take a closer look and check out some NBA team stats and how both sides have done in recent NBA matchups.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Odds
NBA odds today list the home team Nets as 9-point favorites. Brooklyn is -110 to cover, while the Lakers have the same numerical chances to cover the spread. On the moneyline, Los Angeles is a +295 underdog, while the Nets are -370.
At the time of this writing, the over/under total was set at 230.5 points. Both the over and under were fixed at -110.
We recommend you check your sportsbook of choice closer to game time to make sure odds have held.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Information
Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Lakers
Location of the game: Barclays Center. Brooklyn, NY.
Date: Monday, January 30. 6:30 PM CT.
How to Watch: NBA TV.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game Info and Analysis
Brooklyn Nets Performance Recap and Analysis
To start looking at our Lakers vs Nets picks, Ben Simmons has been good for 7.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game. Kyrie Irving is averaging 26.7 points and 4.9 rebounds while shooting 49.4% from the field over the past ten outings.
Key Injuries
It’s smart to consider who will and won’t be on the floor come game time. Injuries could have an impact on our Lakers vs Nets picks and how we view our NBA picks today.
On the Nets’ side, Kevin Durant (knee), T.J. Warren (shin), and Ben Simmons (knee) are all listed as out.
Betting Trends to Know
Brooklyn is 14-8 on its home hardwood. The Nets are also 12-9 in games decided by double-digits. On the Brooklyn Nets schedule, they’ve gone 4-6 over their last ten meetings.
Los Angeles Lakers Performance Recap and Analysis
In a game that’s become known mainly for memes, LeBron James bucketed 41 points in the Lakers’ 125-121 overtime loss to Boston Saturday. Los Angeles guard Patrick Beverley used a courtside camera to try to convince referee Eric Lewis what everyone who’d watched the replay had seen — LeBron was fouled on his missed layup at the end of regulation. It didn’t matter, though.
Los Angeles sits 13th in the Western Conference, and the LA Lakers record idles at 23-27.
NBA player stats show James is pinning up 30.2 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game for the Lakers. Russell Westbrook has added 16.8 points over the last ten games for Los Angeles.
Key Injuries
The Lakers are relatively healthy at this moment. Austin Reaves is the only player on the injury report. He’s out for this one with a hamstring ailment.
Betting Trends to Know
The Lakers are 10-15 away from home. Los Angeles is 9-10 when comes out on top of the turnover battle and averages 13.5 turnovers per game.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Betting Picks
Los Angeles Lakers moneyline :
The hosts are banged up, which makes it curious why Brooklyn is favored by so many points. Look for the Lakers to score an upset win on the road.
Under:
This one will be more of a struggle for the Nets, who have to deal with the ageless wonder that is LeBron James.
Spread:
Obviously, take the Lakers on the spread along with our money line pick.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Score Predictions
Durant and Simmons being out takes away some of the luster from this game, but as you saw in our Lakers vs Nets picks, that opens the door for some money to be made.
The Lakers will win this one by a 118-110 final score.
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