The Nets will play the Lakers on Friday, January 17th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers will tip-off on Friday, January 17th, 2025 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2024-25 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Brooklyn Nets come to this game with a 85.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, is currently 90.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Brooklyn Nets - The Brooklyn Nets currently have a 9-15 away team record. They now rank 7th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers come to the floor sporting a 13-6 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 5th in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Brooklyn Nets currently rank 25th (106.9) for average points scored per game. The Los Angeles Lakers stand 15th, averaging 111.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 114.0 points against the Brooklyn Nets, ranking them 11th in the league. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 10th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 114.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Brooklyn Nets currently have a 1-7 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, come to the game with a 6-2 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Brooklyn Nets have a 14-27 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 21-17 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The Nets be facing the Lakers in Los Angeles... The Lakers venue be alive with the roar of the crowd... The Nets be at a 14-27 overall standing this season... The Lakers be holding strong at 21-17 overall... Be sure to review each team's performance stats before placing bets... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads... The Nets have a 1-7 division record... While the Lakers have a 6-2 division record... The Nets average 106.9 points per game... While the Lakers average 111.7 points per game... We have a great sampling of prop bets for this game below.
Best Nets at Lakers Odds
| Underdog Brooklyn Nets | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Brooklyn Nets | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Lakers are -11 -107 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the Brooklyn Nets are +11.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 216.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 217 -109 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $109 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -530 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Brooklyn Nets are the +425 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Nets
Lakers
1/17/25 10:40pm EST | +11.5 -115-11.5 -105 |
Underdog Brooklyn Nets - Brooklyn Nets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +11.5 Brooklyn Nets underdog bet wins if they lose by 11 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 12 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -11.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 12 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 11 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Brooklyn Nets at Los Angeles Lakers Prop Bets
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Nets
Lakers
Game to Overtime
1/17/25 10:40pm EST | Yes +1750No -10000Bet |
Nets
Team Total Points
BKN at LAL 1/17/25 10:40pm EST | 102.5 o -115102.5 u -110Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
BKN at LAL 1/17/25 10:40pm EST | 114.5 o -110114.5 u -115Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points Scored
BKN at LAL 1/17/25 10:40pm EST | 25.5 o -10525.5 u -125Bet |
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Austin Reaves
Points Scored
BKN at LAL 1/17/25 10:40pm EST | 18.5 o -11518.5 u -115Bet |
Ben Simmons
Points Scored
BKN at LAL 1/17/25 10:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1106.5 u -120Bet |
Cameron Johnson
Points Scored
BKN at LAL 1/17/25 10:40pm EST | 18.5 o +10518.5 u -140Bet |
D'Angelo Russell
Points Scored
BKN at LAL 1/17/25 10:40pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -125Bet |
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Day'Ron Sharpe
Points Scored
BKN at LAL 1/17/25 10:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1357.5 u +100Bet |
Gabe Vincent
Points Scored
BKN at LAL 1/17/25 10:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1255.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Wilson
Points Scored
BKN at LAL 1/17/25 10:40pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
BKN at LAL 1/17/25 10:40pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
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Max Christie
Points Scored
BKN at LAL 1/17/25 10:40pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
Nicolas Claxton
Points Scored
BKN at LAL 1/17/25 10:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1409.5 u +105Bet |
Noah Clowney
Points Scored
BKN at LAL 1/17/25 10:40pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
BKN at LAL 1/17/25 10:40pm EST | 11.5 o -11511.5 u -120Bet |
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Anthony Davis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BKN at LAL 1/17/25 10:40pm EST | 41.5 o -12041.5 u -110Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BKN at LAL 1/17/25 10:40pm EST | 29.5 o -12029.5 u -110Bet |
Cameron Johnson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BKN at LAL 1/17/25 10:40pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
Day'Ron Sharpe
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BKN at LAL 1/17/25 10:40pm EST | 15.5 o -12015.5 u -110Bet |
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LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BKN at LAL 1/17/25 10:40pm EST | 39.5 o -11539.5 u -115Bet |
Nicolas Claxton
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BKN at LAL 1/17/25 10:40pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -125Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BKN at LAL 1/17/25 10:40pm EST | 17.5 o -12517.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Los Angeles Lakers | 50 | 32 | 0.610 | +18.0 | 31-10 | 19-22 | 12-4 | 36-16 | 113.4 | 112.2 | +1.2 | L1 | 6-4 |
| e - Brooklyn Nets | 26 | 56 | 0.317 | +42.0 | 12-29 | 14-27 | 3-13 | 14-37 | 105.1 | 112.2 | -7.1 | L3 | 3-7 |
Brooklyn Nets & Los Angeles Lakers Futures Odds
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Brooklyn Nets & Los Angeles Lakers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, January 17th, 2025 at 10:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Lakers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Lakers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.