How To Bet On LA Lakers

After roughly a half-decade of existing in the NBA doldrums, the Los Angeles Lakers are finally back on the map. Though they may still fall short of championship contention, the addition of LeBron James, still the league’s best player, has changed everything for their rebuild.

Developing youth remains part of the Lakers’ plan. Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma and Josh Hart are all still important to their long-term goals. But the acquisition of LeBron sets the stage for, at the bare minimum, a long-awaited return to the playoffs—and perhaps something more.

Keep track of the Lakers’ next opponent right here. While NBA betting lines usually aren’t released until the night before, if not the morning of, scheduled games, glancing ahead at least allows you to study the play style of their next adversary. 

Studying the Lakers’ schedule in its entirety is a great way for bettors to spot opportunities and discrepancies, even when they won’t have access to lines days and weeks in advance.

For instance, if you see that the Lakers have a 10-game stretch in which they’re primarily facing powerhouses like the Golden State Warriors, Toronto Raptors, Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks, you’ll know to pay close attention to their eventual underdog spreads. You might also be able to identify a long road trip, a cluster of back-to-back tilts and extended home stands—all circumstances that will dictate how favorably you view the Lakers’ betting odds.