Los Angeles Lakers Odds: Spreads, Totals, Props, NBA Playoffs

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are coming off an NBA season in which they were eliminated by the Denver Nuggets in the first round after winning the in-season tournament. The Lakers odds of winning the NBA title this season currently sit at Los Angeles Lakers +2800 on FanDuel. View more Los Angeles Lakers odds below, including game lines, LeBron James player props, futures, and more from the best NBA betting sites.

Lakers odds Today

Find Los Angeles odds in the table below, including moneyline, point spreads, and totals for their next game.

Los Angeles Lakers Championship Odds

View Lakers NBA title odds below.

Lakers Pacific Division Odds

The Lakers odds to win the Pacific Division are available below.

Lakers NBA Cup Odds

View the Lakers NBA In-Season Tournament odds below. Los Angeles, the defending NBA Cup champions, is in West Group B with the Thunder, Jazz, Suns, and Spurs.

Lakers Player Props And Futures

Search for top Lakers players like LeBron James using the NBA props search tool below. Search for any player in the search bar and instantly compare odds across major sportsbooks. Click on any odds in the table below to place a bet.

How to bet on the Lakers

Moneyline

A wager for the Lakers to win “on the moneyline” simply means you’re betting that the Lakers will win the game. Take the below example:

• Lakers -120
• Kings +150

Oddsmakers have the Lakers as favorites in this scenario as indicated by the negative number on their moneyline (-120). This means it would take a $120 wager to win $100 profit, plus the $120 originally posted for the bet. Since the Kings are considered the underdogs in this matchup, a winning bet of $100 would yield $150 in profit on top of the initial $100 wagered. As long as you bet on the eventual winner of the game, the margin of victory is irrelevant to the payout on a successful moneyline bet.

Point Spread

Point spread betting is determinant on the margin of victory by the winning team. Consider the following example:

• Lakers -3.5 (-110)
• Celtics +3.5 (-110)

Here, the Lakers are favored by 3.5 points, indicated by the “-3.5.” This means they need to win by at least four points for a bet on L.A. to “cover” the point spread to cash. As 3.5-point underdogs, the Celtics have more margin for error and can lose by 3 points or less (including a victory) for a bet on their point spread to pay out. 

The amount those bets pay out is determined by the (-110) odds listed next to each team’s point spread (and of course, the amount wagered). In this instance, both teams have the same (-110 odds) so a $110 bet on the winning team pays the bettor $100, plus the $110 wagered. A $100 bet would earn the bettor $90.91 plus the initial wager, and so on.   

Total (Over/Under) 

Over under betting is a line set by the books predicting the combined number of points scored in the game by both teams. Like prop betting, wagering on the total is a bet on whether the total points scored will be more or less than the line set by the oddsmaker. For example, if a game between the Lakers and Warriors has a point total of 230 points and the final score is 121-110 (a 231-point total), those who bet the over would cash out.  

Live Betting

Betting on games while they’re in-play is known as live betting, where oddsmakers offer live odds that update to mirror the ebbs and flows of the game while it’s occurring. Live betting can be rewarding for those who prepare ahead of time and come with a plan. For example, if the Lakers (-250 on the moneyline) are heavy favorites in their matchup with the Miami Heat (+180 on the moneyline), a $100 bet on the Lakers before the game starts would only win $40. 

Let’s say, however, the Heat come out scorching-hot from deep and take a 61-52 lead into halftime. At that point, oddsmakers will have their lines updated to reflect the current score, meaning a bet on the Lakers to win at that moment will likely yield you plus-odds (probably somewhere around +180). By waiting until halftime to bet on the Lakers, and presuming they pull out the victory, you’ve increased your winnings from $40 to $180. 

This is a good time to bring up “hedging” your bets as well. Using the same teams and odds for our example, let’s say you bet on the Heat (+180) to win before the game started, but at halftime they’re down by 8 points and it doesn’t look like they have a comeback in them. By laying a live bet on the Lakers (-300) at the half to win, you can recoup some of the loss you incurred by incorrectly betting on the Heat.                                                                                                                                         

Parlays and Teasers

Parlay and Teaser bets allow people to tie multiple different bets together for a larger payout. In this case, all of the bets grouped into one parlay or teaser must be successful for the bettor to cash out. 

A Parlay is the most straightforward method of grouping multiple bets together. Let’s say you think the Lakers (-155)  moneyline against the New York Knicks is a great bet and you want to parlay it with the Phoenix Suns points spread (-3.5 at -115 odds) over the Los Angeles Clippers. In order to win your bet, you need the Lakers to win by any amount and the Suns to win by at least four points. If one bet fails to hit you lose the entire wager, but if both bets are successful, you’ll see a nice payout at around 2:1 on your money.  

A teaser is a tactic used to shift two different point spreads or point totals in the direction that you prefer. For example, the Lakers are -4.5 favorites in their matchup with the Knicks and the Suns are -5.5 favorites this time against the Clippers. A common teaser in the NBA is a 4-point teaser, where you group at least 2 games together to shift the lines by four points in either direction. If we like the Lakers and Suns to win their games, but don’t feel comfortable with the amount of points in the point spreads, we can group them together and tease them both by four points so that the new lines are Lakers -0.5 / Suns -1.5. Again, both bets need to hit correctly to cash.   

Futures

Futures are long-term bets that can range from an offseason to a full season (or beyond). Team win totals, award winners, and player performances are common futures and oftentimes offer plus-odds. 

Compare Betting Sites & Apps For The Best Lakers Odds

When betting on the Los Angeles Lakers, it’s crucial to stay current with the latest odds, as they can fluctuate quickly due to player performances and game matchups. Comparing top sports betting sites helps you find the most competitive odds and access a variety of betting markets. Using leading sports betting apps allows you to place bets on the go, track live line movements, and capitalize on emerging opportunities. With a strategic approach and the right tools, you can refine your betting strategy and maximize your potential returns when wagering on the Lakers.

Lakers Franchise History

Formerly the Minneapolis Lakers, the franchise moved to Los Angeles in 1960 where it would become one of the most iconic and decorated sports teams in the world. They tied the Boston Celtics for most NBA championships (17) when they hoisted the trophy in 2020, and hold the lead for most Playoff appearances over the Celtics 62-59. 

Star players have been a staple in L.A. since Wilt Chamberlain came to town in 1968, boasting players such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (second-leading scorer in NBA history behind LeBron), Magic Johnson, James Worthy, Shaquille O’Neal, and the late Kobe Bryant. Nobody has scored more points wearing the purple and gold than Bryant, who is also fourth on the all-time scoring list.  

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