Lakers vs Nets Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 18, 2025, 1:46AM | Published: Jan 17, 2025, 2:38AM
The Los Angeles Lakers will sqaure off with the Brooklyn Nets in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, starting at 2:30pm AEDT.
With star players LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves, the Lakers are up against a Nets team that includes Cameron Johnson, D'Angelo Russell and Noah Clowney.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Lakers vs Nets game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's LA Lakers vs Brooklyn NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Lakers an 82% chance of winning against the Nets at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers vs Nets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Lakers $1.14, Nets $6.00
- Line: Lakers -11.5 ($1.91), Nets +11.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 217 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Lakers at $1.14 and the Nets at $6.00.
The Lakers are 11.5-point favourites against the Nets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Nets (+11.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 217 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Nets (+11.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 217-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Lakers vs Nets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Brooklyn at $6.00 with Bet365
- Line: Nets +11.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 217 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Lakers vs Nets best bets are based on world-class modelling and betting expertise to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Lakers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nets to win is our recommended option because of the 1.3% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Lakers vs Nets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Nets at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday is the Lakers winning 114-103.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the LA Lakers vs Brooklyn game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Lakers vs Nets: Player Props
Betting on Lakers vs Nets player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
LeBron James is expected to step up for the Lakers with 28 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists, while Cameron Johnson is projected to finish with 18 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists for the Nets.
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 28 | 7 | 10 |
| Anthony Davis | 27 | 13 | 3 |
| Austin Reaves | 17 | 4 | 6 |
| Rui Hachimura | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| Max Christie | 12 | 3 | 2 |
Nets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Johnson | 18 | 4 | 3 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 12 | 2 | 5 |
| Noah Clowney | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| Nic Claxton | 10 | 9 | 3 |
| Ziaire Williams | 10 | 4 | 1 |
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the LA Lakers vs Brooklyn match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Lakers vs Nets: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Lakers and Nets at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to tip off at 2:30pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets
- Date: Saturday 18 January 2025
- Time: 2:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our LA Lakers vs Brooklyn predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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