NBA: Nets vs. Lakers Odds, Spread, and Preview
Nets Seeking Upset in Los Angeles
LA Favored Despite Losing Record
The Brooklyn Nets travel to Los Angeles to face the Lakers on Wednesday night in a battle of two struggling teams. The Nets enter the game with a 16-24 record, while the Lakers are just 19-22.
Despite their poor records, the Lakers are favored to win at home. The spread is set at -6.5 points, with the Lakers paying -110 to cover and the Nets paying -110 to stay within the spread. The moneyline odds have the Lakers as -380 favorites, while the Nets are +310 underdogs.
The Nets have lost two straight games, including a 121-104 blowout loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Kyrie Irving led the Nets in scoring with 24 points, but he was just 9-of-24 from the field. James Harden added 23 points and 11 assists, but he also turned the ball over seven times.
The Lakers have also lost two straight games, including a 117-115 overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. LeBron James led the Lakers in scoring with 30 points, but he was just 10-of-24 from the field. Anthony Davis added 23 points and 19 rebounds, but he also fouled out in overtime.
The Nets and Lakers are both in need of a win to get their seasons back on track. The Nets are currently ninth in the Eastern Conference, while the Lakers are ninth in the Western Conference. Both teams are likely to make the playoffs, but they need to start playing better basketball if they want to make a deep run.
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