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Nets vs. Lakers Prediction: Lakers to Win, LeBron James Projected for 28 Points in Friday's NBA Game [1/17/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Friday's Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Lakers matchup.
NBA action continues on Friday at 10:30PM ET as the Brooklyn Nets square off with the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
The Lakers, with star players like LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura, are set to take on the Nets, who feature D'Angelo Russell, Noah Clowney and Nic Claxton.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Lakers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Brooklyn-LA Lakers game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.
"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Lakers' chance of winning is 79%, while the Nets' is 21%."
For expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Nets vs. Lakers predictions page.
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Nets vs. Lakers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's matchup between the Lakers and Nets at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:30PM ET.
- Who: Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
- Time: 10:30PM ET/7:30PM PT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
- Merchandise: Buy Lakers and Nets gear at Fanatics
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Friday's Nets vs. Lakers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Brooklyn vs. LA Lakers picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Nets vs. Lakers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NBA game between the Nets and Lakers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Lakers a 79% chance of defeating the Nets. Our predicted final score has the Lakers winning 112-103.
According to our model, the Lakers (-9.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 215.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Nets vs. Lakers Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Nets | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +9.5 (-106) | -9.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +380 | -460 |
| Total | o215.5 (-110) | u215.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Nets vs. Lakers Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Nets vs. Lakers matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Nets vs. Lakers Player Props
NBA prop bets are a great way to wager on Friday's Brooklyn vs. LA Lakers game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.
D'Angelo Russell is expected to lead the Nets with 12 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists, while LeBron James is projected to have 28 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists for the Lakers.
Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.
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Conclusion
We predict the Lakers, with a 79% win probability, will likely beat the Nets on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Nets vs. Lakers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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