The Brooklyn Nets (17-56) and Los Angeles Lakers (47-26) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The game will be broadcast live on YES.
The Lakers are 16.5-point favorites over the Nets on the spread (Lakers -16.5), with the over/under set at 222.5 total points. Los Angeles is a -1600 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Brooklyn is +900 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Nets vs. Lakers predictions and NBA picks for Friday, March 27.
Nets vs Lakers Prediction, Pick
- Nets vs Lakers picks: Lakers -16.5 / LeBron James Under 21.5 Points (+217)
My Lakers vs. Nets best bet is a same game parlay combining Los Angeles spread and LeBron James to score under 21.5 points. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Nets vs Lakers Odds
| Nets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+16.5 -112 | 222.5 -106o / -114u | +900 |
| Lakers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-16.5 -108 | 222.5 -106o / -114u | -1600 |
Nets vs Lakers NBA Preview
Brooklyn comes into the contest with a record of 17-56, the second-worst in the NBA, as the Nets have shifted their attention toward the future.
Michael Porter Jr. typically leads the team with 24.2 points and 7.1 rebounds per game — but he continues to battle a left hamstring injury and will not be active tonight.
Los Angeles begins play with a strong 47-26 record under head coach JJ Redick.
The Lakers remain one of the favorites to win the Western Conference and currently possesses the 3-seed — leading the fourth-place Denver Nuggets by 1.5 games.
Luka Doncic paces the Lakers' attack, averaging 33.6 points and 8.3 assists per game on the season.
Nets vs Lakers Picks, Betting Predictions
Lakers -16.5
Expect Los Angeles to roll to a comfortable victory tonight.
These two teams are headed in completely opposite directions; the Lakers’ elite depth and star power should prove to be far too much for this young, shorthanded Brooklyn squad.
The Nets have been notably poor on the road this season with an 8-30 record, and those struggles are expected to continue tonight in Los Angeles.
LeBron James Under 21.5 Points
The second leg focuses on LeBron James under 21.5 Points, a play supported by our Action Pro Report.
This prop has cashed in eight of LeBron's last 11 games as he shares the floor with Doncic.
The projected game script bodes well for this under, as James' minutes could be limited in a potential blowout Lakers win.
Action PRO is currently projecting him to finish with 17.2 points.
Lakers vs Nets Parlay Picks
- Lakers -16.5
- LeBron James Under 21.5 Points
Parlay Payout: +217 (FanDuel)
