Nets vs Lakers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 17

  • The Lakers are -11.5 favorites vs. the Nets
  • Total (Over/Under): 216.5 points
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The Brooklyn Nets visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30pm EST in Los Angeles, CA, USA.

The Lakers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-105).

The Nets vs Lakers Over/Under is 217.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Nets are 21-19 against the spread, while the Lakers are 19-19 against the spread.


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Nets vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Brooklyn Nets+11.5 -115O 217.5 -110+425
Los Angeles Lakers -11.5 -105U 217.5 -110-600

Lakers vs Nets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Friday‘s game with 80.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Nets and Lakers.

Lakers vs Nets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Lakers will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 64.3% confidence.


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  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 36 away games (+22.55 Units / 59% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have covered the 1Q Spread in 30 of their last 43 games (+17.25 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 22 away games (+16.05 Units / 72% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 50 of their last 82 games (+14.30 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 42 of their last 73 games (+9.92 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 46 of their last 77 games (+19.35 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 51 of their last 85 games (+15.55 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 16 of their last 20 games at home (+10.92 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 27 of their last 41 games at home (+10.85 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 2Q Spread in 25 of their last 40 games at home (+10.20 Units / 22% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nets have gone 21-19 (+0.05 Units / 0.11% ROI).

  • 14-27 against the Moneyline (+9.1 Units / 21.46% ROI)
  • 21-20 against the Over for game total points (-1 Units / -2.22% ROI)
  • 20-21 against the Under for game total points (-3.1 Units / -6.87% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 19-19 (-1.9 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 21-17 against the Moneyline (-1.3 Units / -1.87% ROI)
  • 18-20 against the Over for game total points (-4 Units / -9.58% ROI)
  • 20-18 against the Under for game total points (+0.15 Units / 0.36% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 28 of their last 75 games (-24.47 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 9 of their last 35 games (-19.42 Units / -46% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 84 games (-19.15 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 35 of their last 84 games (-18.45 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 84 games (-15.88 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 84 games (-26.80 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the 3Q Spread in 27 of their last 70 games (-20.80 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 75 games (-20.42 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 44 games (-16.55 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 84 games (-15.45 Units / -16% ROI)

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

The Nets were winless (0-14) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .142

The Nets are 14-29 (.326) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .450

The Nets were 6-12 (.333) when shooting 70% or worse from the free throw line last season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .414

The Nets are 3-10 (.231) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .558

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

The Lakers are 12-6 (.667) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line this season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .525

The Lakers are winless (0-10) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .094

The Lakers are 47-31 (.603) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .547

The Lakers are 38-6 (.864) when their eFG is 60% or better since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .828

Brooklyn Nets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Nets have averaged 22.3 points in the paint per game (4,196 points/188 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.6

The Nets have averaged 22.3 points in the paint per game (2,742 points/123 games) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.0

The Nets shot 76% from the free throw line (1,293/1,711) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 78%

The Nets averaged 47.5 points in the paint per game (3,894 points/82 games) last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.3

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 29.4 points in the paint per game (3,522 points/120 games) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.0

The Lakers have averaged 4.9 second chance points per game (589 points/120 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers averaged 4.7 second chance points per game (384 points/82 games) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers have averaged 10.7 second chance points per game (650 points/61 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

Brooklyn Nets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Nets have averaged 32.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,316 rebounds/41 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.4

The Nets have averaged 3.6 blocks per game (149 blocks/41 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Nets averaged 6.8 steals per game (556 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Nets have averaged 6.6 steals per game (430 steals/65 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,047 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 36.1 defensive rebounds per game (4,335 rebounds/120 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Lakers have averaged 33.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,288 rebounds/38 games) this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.4

The Lakers have averaged 7.5 steals per game (898 steals/120 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8


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