Lakers vs. Nets Predictions, Odds & Stats – January 17

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The Los Angeles Lakers (21-17) are favored by 9.5 points against the Brooklyn Nets (14-27) on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM ET. The matchup airs on SportsNet LA and YES.

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Lakers vs. Nets Predictions for Friday

Our computer model for this contest predicts a final tally of Lakers 115, Nets 108.

  • Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-505)
  • Total Pick: Over 216.5 (computer predicts 223.4 points)
  • Pick ATS: Nets (+9.5)

Recent Lakers vs. Nets Matchups

Lakers vs Nets (Recent Matchups)
Date Favorite Spread Total Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Result
3/31/2024 Lakers -6.5 225 -258 +209 116-104 LAL
1/19/2024 Lakers -7.5 226.5 -304 +242 130-112 BKN

Lakers 2024-25 Betting Trends

  • Los Angeles has a 19-19-0 record against the spread this season.
  • In games they have played as at least 9.5-point favorites this season, the Lakers are 1-2 against the spread.
  • A total of 18 of Los Angeles' 41 games with a set total have hit the over (43.9%).
  • This season, the Lakers have been favored 20 times and won 14, or 70%, of those games.
  • Los Angeles has played as a favorite of -505 or more twice this season and won both games.

Nets 2024-25 Betting Trends

  • Brooklyn's ATS record is 21-19-1 this year.
  • The Nets have an 8-9-1 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 9.5 points or more.
  • A total of 21 of Brooklyn's 41 games with a set total have hit the over (51.2%).
  • The Nets have won 30.6% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (11-25).
  • Brooklyn has gone 4-7 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +377 or longer (36.4%).

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Lakers vs. Nets Injury Report

Lakers

Lakers:

Jarred Vanderbilt: Out (Knee),

Christian Wood: Out (Knee),

LeBron James: Questionable (Foot),

Anthony Davis: Questionable (Foot),

Dorian Finney-Smith: Questionable (Personal),

Jalen Hood-Schifino: Out (Hamstring)

Nets

Nets:

De'Anthony Melton: Out For Season (Acl),

Maxwell Lewis: Out (Leg),

Cameron Thomas: Out (Hamstring),

Bojan Bogdanovic: Out (Foot),

Trendon Watford: Out (Hamstring),

Cameron Johnson: Questionable (Ankle)

Lakers vs. Nets Game Time and TV Channel

  • Game day: Friday, January 17, 2025
  • Game time: 10:30 PM ET
  • TV channel: SportsNet LA and YES
  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Arena: Crypto.com Arena
  • Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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