NBA Basketball Picks & Odds: Lakers vs. Nets: November 25th 2008

Free NBA Pick: New Jersey Nets +13.5 - Tue November 25th ‘08 10:35p
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The Los Angeles Lakers and the NJ Nets go head to head in a west coast tilt this evening in the Staples Center.

The Lakers lackluster defense and overall lack of physical play continues to be a concern for management. It almost seems as complacency has over taken the dressing room, which is not a good omen for this group going forward. The Lakers as a whole are doing just enough to get wins, something I am betting will not come easily tonight against a high scoring and explosive NJ Nets side that’s averaging 111.4 points and shooting 48.3 percent from the field during a 5 game stretch that has netted them wins 4 times. The Lakers have allowed their opposition an average of 101 PPG during a current 5 game run, with three opposing teams scoring 106+ PPG.

Final notes & Key Trends: The Lakers have lost four of six home games against New Jersey. Lakers are 0-11 ATS in their last 11 vs. Eastern Conference.

Projected score: LA Lakers 107 NJ Nets 102 - Play on he NJ Nets to cover - courtesy of Alex Smart

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