Lakers vs Nets Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 20, 2024, 3:34AM | Published: Jan 18, 2024, 10:31PM
The Los Angeles Lakers will play the Brooklyn Nets in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, commencing at 2:30pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell, the Lakers are aiming to beat a Nets line-up that includes Mikal Bridges, Cameron Johnson and Cam Thomas.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Lakers vs Nets game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Lakers vs Nets
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's LA Lakers-Brooklyn NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Lakers a 71% chance of defeating the Nets at Crypto.com Arena.
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Lakers vs Nets: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Lakers $1.35, Nets $3.70
- Line: Lakers -7.5 ($1.99), Nets +7.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 226.5 Points): Over $1.92, Under $2.00
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Lakers at $1.35 and the Nets at $3.70.
The Lakers are listed as 7.5-point favourites against the Nets, with odds of $1.99 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Nets (+7.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.95.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 226.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.92 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Nets (+7.5) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 226.5 points has a 52% chance of staying Under.
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Lakers vs Nets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Brooklyn at $3.70 with Betfair (0.5% edge)
- Line: Nets +7.5 at $1.95 with Betfair (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 226.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (52% probability)
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Lakers vs Nets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Nets at Crypto.com Arena this Saturday has the Lakers winning 116-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Lakers vs Nets: Player Props
Betting on Lakers vs Nets player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
LeBron James is expected to lead the Lakers with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, while Mikal Bridges is projected to finish with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the Nets.
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 28 | 8 | 8 |
| Anthony Davis | 22 | 12 | 4 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 19 | 3 | 6 |
| Austin Reaves | 17 | 5 | 6 |
| Rui Hachimura | 10 | 3 | 1 |
Nets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikal Bridges | 22 | 5 | 4 |
| Cameron Johnson | 16 | 4 | 3 |
| Cam Thomas | 15 | 2 | 2 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | 15 | 4 | 7 |
| Nic Claxton | 13 | 11 | 3 |
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the LA Lakers vs Brooklyn game at Crypto.com Arena.
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Lakers vs Nets: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Lakers and Nets at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to commence at 2:30pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets
- Date: Saturday 20 January 2024
- 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.
Our LA Lakers vs Brooklyn predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics 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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