NBA: Friday's 10:30 p.m. ET play

Play: L.A. Lakers +3 -105

Time: 10:30 p.m. ET

Reasoning: The Lakers should have two of their best players (Jordan Hill and Nick Young) back from injuries. They've also seen rookie Jordan Clarkson grow up before their eyes. Clarkson has started 10 straight and has averaged 13.4 ppg over that span. He also has 15 assists against just one turnover in his last three. Brooklyn has lost three straight overall and six of its last seven road contests. Over their last three tilts, the Nets have averaged only 86.7 ppg while shooting 29.1% from behind the arc. Los Angeles has advantages in three-point shooting, free-throw shooting, rebounds, turnovers, blocks and steals. My power ratings say the Nets should be favored by one in this meeting.

Record: 288-207-10 (58.2%)
Bankroll: +319.12%