Nets vs Lakers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 19

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 19, 2024, 4:32 PM
  • The Lakers are -6.5 favorites vs. the Nets
  • Total (Over/Under): 226.5 points
  • Watch the game on SPEC | YES | ESPN

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.

The Lakers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

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

So far this NBA season, the Nets are 19-20 against the spread, while the Lakers are 19-24 against the spread.


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Nets vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Brooklyn Nets+6.5 -105O 224.5 -105+225
Los Angeles Lakers -6.5 -115U 224.5 -115-275

Lakers vs Nets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Friday‘s game with 71.5% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Nets and Lakers, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

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 51.0% confidence.


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  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 44 of their last 73 games (+11.75 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have covered the 4Q Spread in 26 of their last 40 away games (+10.30 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 13 of their last 18 away games (+7.50 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 40 away games (+7.35 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 18 away games (+6.50 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 47 games at home (+17.40 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 43 games at home (+15.90 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Under in 32 of their last 47 games at home (+15.45 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 33 of their last 46 games at home (+14.65 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 4Q Spread in 29 of their last 43 games at home (+13.60 Units / 29% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nets have gone 19-20 (-2.9 Units / -6.61% ROI).

  • 16-24 against the Moneyline (-12.75 Units / -20.68% ROI)
  • 19-20 against the Over for game total points (-3 Units / -6.81% ROI)
  • 20-19 against the Under for game total points (-0.85 Units / -1.93% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 19-24 (-7.5 Units / -15.82% ROI).

  • 22-21 against the Moneyline (-2.9 Units / -3.86% ROI)
  • 21-22 against the Over for game total points (-3.2 Units / -6.77% ROI)
  • 22-21 against the Under for game total points (-1.15 Units / -2.43% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 39 of their last 97 games (-32.50 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 1H Spread in 38 of their last 97 games (-26.15 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 14 of their last 47 games at home (-22.60 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 41 of their last 95 games (-22.40 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 49 games at home (-20.30 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 79 games (-19.95 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 38 away games (-19.80 Units / -47% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the 1Q Spread in 12 of their last 40 away games (-18.80 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 58 games (-18.70 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 40 away games (-16.85 Units / -38% ROI)

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

The Nets are winless (0-6) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .171

The Nets are 5-10 (.333) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws this season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .430

The Nets are 5-14 (.263) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .447

The Nets were 4-16 (.200) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field last season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .263

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

The Lakers are 6-14 (.300) when losing the rebounding margin this season — 10th-worst in the NBA. The Nets have averaged 54.6 rebounds/game this season — 4th-highest in the NBA.

The Lakers are 7-3 (.700) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .583

The Lakers are 9-12 (.429) when they lose the turnover margin this season — T-10th-worst in the NBA. The Nets have averaged 12.7 turnovers per game this season — 6th-lowest in the NBA.

The Lakers are 10-1 (.909) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .826

Injury Report: Lakers vs. NetsFriday‘s Game, Jan. 19

  • Gabe Vincent (Los Angeles Lakers): Knee, Out
  • LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers): Calf, Game Time Decision
  • Jarred Vanderbilt (Los Angeles Lakers): Heel, Game Time Decision
  • Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers): Hip, Game Time Decision
  • Ben Simmons (Brooklyn Nets): Back, Out
  • Lonnie Walker IV (Brooklyn Nets): Hamstring, Out

Brooklyn Nets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Nets averaged 44.0 points in the paint per game (3,604 points/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.5

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

The Nets averaged 44.3 points in the paint per game (1,818 points/41 games) on the road last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.2

The Nets averaged 11.0 second chance points per game (905 points/82 games) last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 4.2 second chance points per game (177 points/42 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 10.0 second chance points per game (419 points/42 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Lakers have averaged 8.1 fast break points per game (1,004 points/124 games) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

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 have averaged 35.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,437 rebounds/40 games) this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

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

The Nets blocked 506 shots last season — most among NBA teams

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 37.8 defensive rebounds per game (4,681 rebounds/124 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 averaged 6.4 steals per game (526 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Lakers have averaged 37.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,565 rebounds/42 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1


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