Los Angeles Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 3/10/25
At 7:30 ET, the 2nd place Lakers (-232) will take on the 12th place Nets (+192) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Lakers are currently favored by 6 points and the over/under line is set at 215.5.
Los Angeles comes into this non-conference matchup with a record of 40-22 and are 1st in the Pacific Division. Brooklyn, who has lost 7 straight games, is 21-42 and 4th in the Atlantic Division.
LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Brooklyn Nets +6
This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Monday, March 10th.
WHY BET THE BROOKLYN NETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 104-85 in favor of the Nets.
- Our projections have Cameron Johnson finishing with 18 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Nets finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.2% and knocking down 13 threes.
Does Los Angeles Have What it Takes on the Road?
The Lakers fell to 40-22 on the season after a 111-101 loss to the Celtics on Saturday. Los Angeles, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 212 points fell short of the 225.5-point over/under line.
After a 33-33 tie in the 1st quarter, the Celtics took control with a 15-0 run, stretching the score from 64-56 to 79-56. Boston outscored the Lakers 29-13 in the 3rd quarter, and while the Lakers won the 4th quarter 34-24, it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.
In the Lakers’ 111-101 loss to the Celtics, Luka Dončić led the way with 34 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 threes, shooting 50% from the field. He scored 14 points in the 4th quarter. LeBron James contributed 22 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Austin Reaves added 16 points, hitting 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency.
As a team, the Lakers connected on 14 threes, shooting 35% from beyond the arc, with an overall field goal percentage of 44.8%. Dončić hit 5 threes at 50% efficiency, and Reaves added 4 threes to the effort.
The Lakers gave up 111 points to the Celtics on Saturday, with Boston shooting 47% from the field. Los Angeles allowed 33 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd and 4th, giving up 25 and 24 points, respectively.
From beyond the arc, the Celtics hit 13 threes at a 34% clip. Boston also went 18/25 from the free-throw line. Defensively, the Lakers recorded 6 steals and 1 block.
Will Brooklyn Come Through as Home Underdogs?
The Nets dropped to 21-42 on the season after a 105-102 road loss to the Hornets on Saturday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as 5.5-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 207, falling short of the 211.5-point line.
Brooklyn appeared to be in control after a strong 2nd quarter, where they outscored Charlotte 30-17 and went on an 11-0 run. However, the Hornets came back, outscoring the Nets 33-24 in the 3rd and 29-20 in the 4th to complete the comeback.
In their 105-102 loss to the Hornets, the Nets shot 46.3% from the field and made 14 threes, though they struggled from deep, hitting just 28%. D’Angelo Russell led the way with 28 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds, connecting on 4 threes at 36.4% efficiency. Ziaire Williams added 19 points, also hitting 4 threes at 44.4%.
Russell was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 15 of his 28 points in the final period. Cam Thomas contributed 16 points, with 7 coming in the 1st quarter. Williams added 7 points in the 3rd, while Trendon Watford chipped in 12 points, including 5 in the 2nd quarter.
Even with a strong defensive effort, the Nets couldn’t pull off the win against the Hornets, allowing 105 points. They had a standout 2nd quarter, giving up just 17 points, but struggled in the 3rd, allowing 33. Brooklyn held Charlotte to 40% shooting overall.
The Nets did well defending the three, with the Hornets hitting 11 threes at 32%. Brooklyn also sent Charlotte to the line 16 times, with the Hornets making 14. The Nets recorded 6 steals and 10 blocks but allowed 22 offensive rebounds.