Los Angeles Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets 1/30/2023 Best Picks, Odds and Forecast
The Lakers, who sit in 13th place in the Western Conference with a 23-27 record, will face the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center on Monday night. Despite holding All-Star power in LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers have stumbled on the road, dropping 15 of their first 25 away games and trailing the Utah Jazz by two games for 10th place in the conference. In their most recent outing, a 125-121 loss to the Boston Celtics, James put up 41 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Davis contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds off the bench.
In terms of team statistics, the Lakers are averaging 117.1 points on a shooting percentage of 48.2 and allowing 118.1 points on 47.2 percent shooting from their opponents. James is putting up an average of 30.2 points and 8.5 rebounds per game, while Davis is close behind with 26.7 points and 12 rebounds. Russell Westbrook rounds out the Lakers’ double-digit scorers, and Lonnie Walker IV is grabbing 2.4 rebounds per game. On the shooting front, the Lakers are connecting on 33.6 percent of their 3-pointers and 78.8 percent of their free throws, while their defense is holding opponents to a 34.7 percent success rate from beyond the arc and allowing 44.9 rebounds per game.
- The Los Angeles Lakers are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games on the road.
- The total stayed UNDER in 13 of LA Lakers’ last 16 games on the road against Brooklyn.
- The Lakers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets 1/30/2023 Best Picks, Odds and Forecast
With SF Kevin Durant on the sidelines nursing a knee injury, the Brooklyn Nets took the floor against the New York squad on Monday night. Despite Durant’s absence, the Nets showed their offensive prowess, ranking fourth in the league in efficiency, as they built a 13-point lead at halftime and held on for a 122-115 victory. Kyrie Irving put on a show, leading all scorers with 32 points and dishing out 9 assists, while sharpshooter Joe Harris drilled 4-of-7 from beyond the arc for 16 points. Center Nic Claxton also impressed with a double-double of 13 points and 12 rebounds, along with 6 assists, as the Nets improved to 14-8 at home and shot 22-of-40 from three-point range.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 114.4 points on 51 percent shooting, while allowing 111.7 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Kevin Durant, averaging 29.7 points and 5.3 assists, is the team’s top scorer, followed by Kyrie Irving’s 27.3 points and 5.1 rebounds. Nic Claxton is the third double-digit scorer, with Seth Curry grabbing 2.1 rebounds per game. The Nets boast a 39.4 percent shooting average from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the charity stripe. On the defensive end, the Nets are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and grabbing 40.3 rebounds per game.
- The total went UNDER in 13 of Brooklyn’s last 16 games at home against LA Lakers.
- Brooklyn are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games against an opponent in the West.
- The total hung OVER in 4 of Brooklyn’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets. The NBA pick for this game is the Brooklyn Nets. Los Angeles forwards LeBron James (ankle) and Anthony Davis (foot) have been officially ruled out of this contest. The Nets were on fire against their crosstown rivals and will likely be flat in this spot. Take the Lakers plus the points. Final Score Prediction, Brooklyn Nets win 118-113.
NBA Starting Time: 7:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York
Date: Monday, January 30, 2023
TV: NBAt
NBA Odds: Brooklyn Nets -9.5
NBA Totals: 233.5
