The Brooklyn Nets (29-45) welcome the Los Angeles Lakers (41-33) to Barclays Center Sunday. Tip is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Lakers vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Nets lead 1-0.
The Nets beat the Lakers 130-112 on the road in lone match of the season between the two teams, covering as a 7-point road underdog. Brooklyn has won 3 straight after snapping a 6-game losing streak. It beat the Chicago Bulls 125-108 Friday, covering as a 3-point home favorite. The Nets are 3-2 against the spread (ATS) over their last 5 and 32-39-3 ATS on the season.
The Lakers lost to the Indiana Pacers 109-90 on the road Friday, failing to cover as a 3.5-point underdog. They snapped a 5-game winning streak with the loss. Los Angeles is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games and 2-1 ATS in its last 3 on the road. The Lakers are 34-40 ATS on the season. They are led by F LeBron James, who is averaging 25.2 points per game.