This is a 10* ASSASSIN on the LA Lakers.

I think this sets up as a classic let down spot for the Nets and look for the Lakers to keep this one close enough to comfortably sneak in through the back door down the stretch with what I feel to be a healthy amount of points afforded to them tonight. Brooklyn is coming off a big and extremely satisfying 106-98 win over Cleveland on Friday and now sits one-half game back of eighth-place Boston in the East. Not only does this set up as a let down spot, it's also a look-ahead spot with a game against the playoff hopeful Pacers on Tuesday. I think LA keeps this one competitive, note that it's 25-21 ATS this year in revenging a loss vs. an opponent and 16-11 ATS in all non-conference games. And note that Brooklyn has struggled in this position all season, a horrible 11-21 ATS in all home games, 4-10 ATS off an upset win as an underdog and just 7-9 ATS after scoring 105 points or more. While I won't be so bold as to call for an outright upset, I do definitely feel that this is a few too many points to be giving up here after considering all of the above factors, play on the NETS.

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