Lakers vs Nets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 31

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 31, 2024, 4:31 PM
  • The Lakers are -6.5 favorites vs. the Nets
  • Total (Over/Under): 227.5 points
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The Los Angeles Lakers visit Barclays Center to take on the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00pm EDT in Brooklyn, NY.

The Lakers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Lakers vs Nets Over/Under is 224.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 35-40 against the spread, while the Nets are 32-39 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Nets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers-6.5 -110O 224.5 -105-250
Brooklyn Nets +6.5 -110U 224.5 -115+200

Nets vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Sunday‘s game with 78.4% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Lakers and Nets.

Nets vs Lakers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Lakers will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 55.8% confidence.


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 61 of their last 94 games (+23.20 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 games (+18.50 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 32 of their last 47 away games (+14.85 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 45 away games (+13.65 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 31 of their last 47 away games (+13.40 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 54 games (+21.75 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have covered the 1Q Spread in 25 of their last 35 games at home (+13.45 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 18 of their last 24 games (+10.85 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 34 games at home (+9.65 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 41 games (+8.90 Units / 19% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 35-40 (-9 Units / -10.91% ROI).

  • 42-33 against the Moneyline (+12.65 Units / 8.75% ROI)
  • 41-33 against the Over for game total points (+4.7 Units / 5.69% ROI)
  • 33-41 against the Under for game total points (-12.05 Units / -14.61% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nets have gone 32-39 (-10.85 Units / -13.33% ROI).

  • 29-45 against the Moneyline (-22.95 Units / -21.76% ROI)
  • 36-37 against the Over for game total points (-4.7 Units / -5.77% ROI)
  • 37-36 against the Under for game total points (-2.6 Units / -3.19% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 14 of their last 54 games (-29.45 Units / -48% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 79 games (-28.20 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the Spread in 16 of their last 53 games (-22.45 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 84 games (-18.85 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 83 games (-18.55 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 94 games (-36.55 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 42 of their last 95 games (-23.15 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 1Q Spread in 40 of their last 98 games (-22.70 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 41 of their last 98 games (-22.65 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 1H Spread in 40 of their last 95 games (-22.35 Units / -21% ROI)

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Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Brooklyn Nets

The Lakers are 23-9 (.719) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .640

The Lakers are 23-10 (.697) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .556

The Lakers are 11-4 (.733) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .643

The Lakers were 4-13 (.235) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .297

Brooklyn Nets: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

The Nets were 25-16 (.610) when they win the turnover margin last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

The Nets were 23-4 (.852) when shooting 40% or better from three last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .702

The Nets are winless (0-13) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .147

The Nets were 13-17 (.433) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

Injury Report: Nets vs. LakersSunday‘s Game, Mar. 31

  • Dariq Whitehead (Brooklyn Nets): Lower Leg, Out For Season
  • Jaylen Martin (Brooklyn Nets): Not Injury Related, Game Time Decision
  • Gabe Vincent (Los Angeles Lakers): Knee, Out
  • Cam Reddish (Los Angeles Lakers): Ankle, Out
  • Jarred Vanderbilt (Los Angeles Lakers): Foot, Out
  • Christian Wood (Los Angeles Lakers): Knee, Out

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 4.7 second chance points per game (348 points/74 games) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (304 assists/ 149 TOs) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.6

The Lakers have averaged 16.7 fast break points per game (2,602 points/156 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

The Lakers have averaged 10.3 second chance points per game (763 points/74 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

Brooklyn Nets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Nets had an eFG% of 57% in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Nets have averaged 45.6 points in the paint per game (7,116 points/156 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.6

The Nets had a TS% of 53% in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49%

The Nets averaged 12.9 offensive rebounds per game (1,058 rebounds/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (411 blocks/74 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Lakers have averaged 37.6 defensive rebounds per game (5,872 rebounds/156 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,116 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (2,756 rebounds/74 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

Brooklyn Nets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Nets averaged 6.2 blocks per game (506 blocks/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Nets allowed a TS% of 48% in the second half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 51%

The Nets have averaged 6.9 steals per game (514 steals/74 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Nets allowed an eFG% of 51% in the second half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 54%


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