Denver Nuggets vs LA Lakers Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Wednesday

There’s a generous -116 that the Lakers are able to get the better of the Nuggets. This bet can be secured on the Moneyline and we’re confident that it can happen.

Denver Nuggets have won back-to-back road games. A 114-105 triumph recently occurred at Chase Center when playing Golden State Warriors. Aaron Gordon scored 38 points, with Michael Porter Jr. getting 21 and Peyton Watson 13.

LA Lakers have enjoyed eight consecutive home wins at Crypto.com Arena. Last time out, San Antonio Spurs were beaten 125-109. Austin Reaves was able to score 30 points, Luka Doncic had 21 points and 14 assists, while Dorian Finney-Smith recorded 15 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 131-126 win for the Nuggets at Ball Arena when they last played the Lakers. It’s been eight Nuggets wins in the past 10 games beween these teams.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	44	25	0.638	116.4	114.9	1.5	23-12	21-13	8-7	30-16	9-1	7W
Nuggets	42	28	0.6	120.7	116.5	4.2	19-13	23-15	6-5	25-16	5-5	1L

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6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Nuggets are averaging 120.8 points, 43.9 rebounds, 30.4 assists, 7.8 steals and 5.6 blocks while shooting 49.9% from the field and 76.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 120.6 points and 44.1 rebounds per contest.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 25.7 points, 12.6 rebounds and 8.7 assists, while Jamal Murray averages 2.3 (38.3%) 3-pointers made.

The Lakers have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 113.6 points, 43.5 rebounds, 25.2 assists, 7.9 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.5% from the field and 76.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 111.2 points and 43.7 rebounds.

Luka Doncic is averaging 27.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 3.8 (39.2%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets lineup: Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Russell Westbrook, Peyton Watson, Aaron Gordon.

LA Lakers lineup: Jaxson Hayes, Austin Reaves, Dorian Finney-Smith, Jordan Goodwin, Luka Doncic.

Denver Nuggets vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

We believe that Lakers should prove too strong in this NBA contest. Therefore, we’re confidently backing them to win and there’s lots of juice in the -116 on offer.

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Key Nuggets vs Lakers stats:

• Lakers have won all of their last 5 games at home.
• Lakers have won 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• Lakers have won 8 consecutive games at home.

Lakers Moneyline Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 53.8% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

You can choose an alternative if you want bigger odds about a victory for the Lakers. The Double Result lines allow you to wager them to lead at the halfway stage too.

Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dalton Knecht Over 9.5 Points -110

Dalton Knecht (Lakers) has recorded an average of 15.4 points in the past 5 games. We think that the line looks really appealing at -110 for this Player Points wager as we’re expecting him to cover this total.

Latest Dalton Knecht Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 9.5

-110

Under 9.5

-118

Rebounds

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

+101

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Nikola Jokic Over 12.5 Rebounds +108

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has had Over 12.5 rebounds in 4 straight games on the road. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Player Rebounds line at +108.

Latest Nikola Jokic Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 27.5

-112

Under 27.5

-120

Assists

Over 9.5

-118

Under 9.5

-114

Rebounds

Over 12.5

+106

Under 12.5

-141

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets 112 - 114 Lakers

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Lakers to enjoy a 114-112 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the huge odds.

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Denver Nuggets vs LA Lakers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

There are betting odds of -185 that LA Lakers land victory, with Denver Nuggets alternatively at +154. The sportsbooks give the home team a 65% chance of winning this NBA game.

There is a spread of 5 and total points has a line of 223. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. Those that want to back Under 223 can find odds of -110 available.

You can back the Lakers to make a fast start and hit the 20-point mark first. The favorites are -145 to achieve this, with the Nuggets +115 to win the race to this total.

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Moneyline

Nuggets

+154

Lakers

-185

Point Spread

Nuggets +5

-110

Lakers -5

-110

Total Points

Under 223

-110

Over 223

-110

Luka Doncic is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -122 to score Over 30.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -109.

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 30.5

-122

Under 30.5

-109

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 27.5

-112

Under 27.5

-120

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 24.5

-123

Under 24.5

-108

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 21.5

-122

Under 21.5

-109

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 16.5

-122

Under 16.5

-109

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 15.5

-109

Under 15.5

-122

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 13.5

-118

Under 13.5

-114

Jaxson Hayes (Lakers)

Over 9.5

-127

Under 9.5

-105

Dalton Knecht (Lakers)

Over 9.5

-110

Under 9.5

-118

Dorian Finney-Smith (Lakers)

Over 9.5

-108

Under 9.5

-123

Gabe Vincent (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-119

Under 7.5

-109

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 9.5

-118

Under 9.5

-114

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 8.5

-143

Under 8.5

+108

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 6.5

+112

Under 6.5

-149

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

-122

Under 5.5

-109

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

-147

Under 2.5

+110

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-108

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 12.5

+106

Under 12.5

-141

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 9.5

+107

Under 9.5

-141

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 7.5

+105

Under 7.5

-139

Jaxson Hayes (Lakers)

Over 6.5

-100

Under 6.5

-133

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-147

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 4.5

-139

Under 4.5

+104

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

-108

Under 4.5

-123

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-120

Dorian Finney-Smith (Lakers)

Over 3.5

-159

Under 3.5

+120

Dalton Knecht (Lakers)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

+101

Gabe Vincent (Lakers)

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-119

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Denver Nuggets Stats

LA Lakers Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 238.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 251.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 243.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 243.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 119.10 pts and allowed 118.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 128.30 pts and allowed 123.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 229.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 228.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 243.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 243.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 119.90 pts and allowed 109.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 118.50 pts and allowed 110.20 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.90 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.90 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 22.60 (80.43%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.8, Offensive 10.40, Defensive 34.40
• Assists: 27.50
• Blocks: 3.20
• Steals: 6.50
• Turnovers : 12.90
• Personal Fouls: 17.50

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.80 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.20 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 26.10 (81.82%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.6, Offensive 11.30, Defensive 36.30
• Assists: 28.90
• Blocks: 4.30
• Steals: 8.00
• Turnovers : 13.50
• Personal Fouls: 19.70

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.60 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.10 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.40 (77.64%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.5, Offensive 9.90, Defensive 31.60
• Assists: 27.30
• Blocks: 5.00
• Steals: 8.50
• Turnovers : 11.30
• Personal Fouls: 17.20

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.80 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.40 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.70 (77.92%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.2, Offensive 9.60, Defensive 31.60
• Assists: 27.80
• Blocks: 5.40
• Steals: 8.10
• Turnovers : 11.40
• Personal Fouls: 18.80

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup

11 Jaxson Hayes

15 Austin Reaves

17 Dorian Finney-Smith

30 Jordan Goodwin

77 Luka Doncic

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

0 Christian Braun

1 Michael Porter Jr.

4 Russell Westbrook

8 Peyton Watson

32 Aaron Gordon

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	46	23	0.667	114.4	107	7.4	24-10	22-13	9-5	29-14	7-3	3W
Knicks	45	25	0.643	117.1	110.6	6.5	25-9	20-16	11-3	29-15	7-3	4W
Raptors	39	29	0.574	114	111.8	2.2	19-16	20-13	4-10	29-16	5-5	3W
76ers	37	32	0.536	115.3	116.1	-0.8	20-16	17-16	9-7	22-23	4-6	1L
Nets	17	52	0.246	106.4	115.7	-9.3	9-25	8-27	3-11	12-31	2-8	5L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	49	19	0.721	117.4	109.9	7.5	26-8	23-11	10-4	33-11	5-5	1W
Cavaliers	42	27	0.609	119.1	114.9	4.2	22-13	20-14	9-5	27-17	5-5	1W
Bucks	28	40	0.412	111.3	116.2	-4.9	16-19	12-21	9-6	20-27	2-8	1L
Bulls	28	41	0.406	115.9	120.3	-4.4	17-19	11-22	4-10	17-27	4-6	1L
Pacers	15	55	0.214	111.3	120.2	-8.9	10-25	5-30	3-10	11-33	0-10	15L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	38	30	0.559	115.5	114.2	1.3	22-13	16-17	9-6	24-20	7-3	2L
Heat	38	31	0.551	120.2	116.9	3.3	23-12	15-19	7-7	22-20	7-3	2L
Hawks	38	31	0.551	118.1	116.6	1.5	19-16	19-15	8-6	22-21	10-0	11W
Hornets	35	34	0.507	115.8	112.2	3.6	15-17	20-17	10-5	21-22	7-3	1W
Wizards	16	52	0.235	112.8	123.8	-11	11-24	5-28	2-12	11-32	0-10	13L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	55	15	0.786	118.5	107.5	11	29-7	26-8	11-3	37-9	10-0	10W
Timberwolves	43	27	0.614	118.8	114.9	3.9	24-12	19-15	9-6	27-20	6-4	2W
Nuggets	42	28	0.6	120.7	116.5	4.2	19-13	23-15	6-5	25-16	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	34	36	0.486	115.2	117.3	-2.1	18-16	16-20	6-7	24-19	5-5	2W
Jazz	20	49	0.29	117.2	125.2	-8	12-22	8-27	1-12	11-33	2-8	4L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	44	25	0.638	116.4	114.9	1.5	23-12	21-13	8-7	30-16	9-1	7W
Suns	39	30	0.565	112.4	111.4	1	22-13	17-17	10-6	25-19	6-4	3L
Clippers	34	35	0.493	113.4	112.8	0.6	19-15	15-20	8-6	21-22	6-4	3L
Warriors	33	36	0.478	115	114.5	0.5	19-15	14-21	6-6	22-22	2-8	1L
Kings	18	52	0.257	110.7	120.7	-10	12-24	6-28	3-10	12-35	5-5	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	51	18	0.739	119	111.7	7.3	26-7	25-11	11-3	30-14	8-2	3W
Rockets	41	27	0.603	113.8	110	3.8	23-10	18-17	7-6	23-21	4-6	2L
Grizzlies	24	44	0.353	115.7	118.6	-2.9	13-20	11-24	6-7	19-27	2-8	1W
Pelicans	24	46	0.343	115.8	119.6	-3.8	15-21	9-25	7-8	15-30	6-4	2W
Mavericks	23	47	0.329	113.3	118.5	-5.2	14-21	9-26	4-11	12-30	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	49	19	0.721	117.4	109.9	7.5	26-8	23-11	10-4	33-11	5-5	1W
Celtics	46	23	0.667	114.4	107	7.4	24-10	22-13	9-5	29-14	7-3	3W
Knicks	45	25	0.643	117.1	110.6	6.5	25-9	20-16	11-3	29-15	7-3	4W
Cavaliers	42	27	0.609	119.1	114.9	4.2	22-13	20-14	9-5	27-17	5-5	1W
Raptors	39	29	0.574	114	111.8	2.2	19-16	20-13	4-10	29-16	5-5	3W
Magic	38	30	0.559	115.5	114.2	1.3	22-13	16-17	9-6	24-20	7-3	2L
Heat	38	31	0.551	120.2	116.9	3.3	23-12	15-19	7-7	22-20	7-3	2L
Hawks	38	31	0.551	118.1	116.6	1.5	19-16	19-15	8-6	22-21	10-0	11W
76ers	37	32	0.536	115.3	116.1	-0.8	20-16	17-16	9-7	22-23	4-6	1L
Hornets	35	34	0.507	115.8	112.2	3.6	15-17	20-17	10-5	21-22	7-3	1W
Bucks	28	40	0.412	111.3	116.2	-4.9	16-19	12-21	9-6	20-27	2-8	1L
Bulls	28	41	0.406	115.9	120.3	-4.4	17-19	11-22	4-10	17-27	4-6	1L
Nets	17	52	0.246	106.4	115.7	-9.3	9-25	8-27	3-11	12-31	2-8	5L
Wizards	16	52	0.235	112.8	123.8	-11	11-24	5-28	2-12	11-32	0-10	13L
Pacers	15	55	0.214	111.3	120.2	-8.9	10-25	5-30	3-10	11-33	0-10	15L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	55	15	0.786	118.5	107.5	11	29-7	26-8	11-3	37-9	10-0	10W
Spurs	51	18	0.739	119	111.7	7.3	26-7	25-11	11-3	30-14	8-2	3W
Lakers	44	25	0.638	116.4	114.9	1.5	23-12	21-13	8-7	30-16	9-1	7W
Timberwolves	43	27	0.614	118.8	114.9	3.9	24-12	19-15	9-6	27-20	6-4	2W
Rockets	41	27	0.603	113.8	110	3.8	23-10	18-17	7-6	23-21	4-6	2L
Nuggets	42	28	0.6	120.7	116.5	4.2	19-13	23-15	6-5	25-16	5-5	1L
Suns	39	30	0.565	112.4	111.4	1	22-13	17-17	10-6	25-19	6-4	3L
Clippers	34	35	0.493	113.4	112.8	0.6	19-15	15-20	8-6	21-22	6-4	3L
Trail Blazers	34	36	0.486	115.2	117.3	-2.1	18-16	16-20	6-7	24-19	5-5	2W
Warriors	33	36	0.478	115	114.5	0.5	19-15	14-21	6-6	22-22	2-8	1L
Grizzlies	24	44	0.353	115.7	118.6	-2.9	13-20	11-24	6-7	19-27	2-8	1W
Pelicans	24	46	0.343	115.8	119.6	-3.8	15-21	9-25	7-8	15-30	6-4	2W
Mavericks	23	47	0.329	113.3	118.5	-5.2	14-21	9-26	4-11	12-30	2-8	2L
Jazz	20	49	0.29	117.2	125.2	-8	12-22	8-27	1-12	11-33	2-8	4L
Kings	18	52	0.257	110.7	120.7	-10	12-24	6-28	3-10	12-35	5-5	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	55	15	0.786	118.5	107.5	11	29-7	26-8	11-3	37-9	10-0	10W
Spurs	51	18	0.739	119	111.7	7.3	26-7	25-11	11-3	30-14	8-2	3W
Pistons	49	19	0.721	117.4	109.9	7.5	26-8	23-11	10-4	33-11	5-5	1W
Celtics	46	23	0.667	114.4	107	7.4	24-10	22-13	9-5	29-14	7-3	3W
Knicks	45	25	0.643	117.1	110.6	6.5	25-9	20-16	11-3	29-15	7-3	4W
Lakers	44	25	0.638	116.4	114.9	1.5	23-12	21-13	8-7	30-16	9-1	7W
Timberwolves	43	27	0.614	118.8	114.9	3.9	24-12	19-15	9-6	27-20	6-4	2W
Cavaliers	42	27	0.609	119.1	114.9	4.2	22-13	20-14	9-5	27-17	5-5	1W
Rockets	41	27	0.603	113.8	110	3.8	23-10	18-17	7-6	23-21	4-6	2L
Nuggets	42	28	0.6	120.7	116.5	4.2	19-13	23-15	6-5	25-16	5-5	1L
Raptors	39	29	0.574	114	111.8	2.2	19-16	20-13	4-10	29-16	5-5	3W
Suns	39	30	0.565	112.4	111.4	1	22-13	17-17	10-6	25-19	6-4	3L
Magic	38	30	0.559	115.5	114.2	1.3	22-13	16-17	9-6	24-20	7-3	2L
Hawks	38	31	0.551	118.1	116.6	1.5	19-16	19-15	8-6	22-21	10-0	11W
Heat	38	31	0.551	120.2	116.9	3.3	23-12	15-19	7-7	22-20	7-3	2L
76ers	37	32	0.536	115.3	116.1	-0.8	20-16	17-16	9-7	22-23	4-6	1L
Hornets	35	34	0.507	115.8	112.2	3.6	15-17	20-17	10-5	21-22	7-3	1W
Clippers	34	35	0.493	113.4	112.8	0.6	19-15	15-20	8-6	21-22	6-4	3L
Trail Blazers	34	36	0.486	115.2	117.3	-2.1	18-16	16-20	6-7	24-19	5-5	2W
Warriors	33	36	0.478	115	114.5	0.5	19-15	14-21	6-6	22-22	2-8	1L
Bucks	28	40	0.412	111.3	116.2	-4.9	16-19	12-21	9-6	20-27	2-8	1L
Bulls	28	41	0.406	115.9	120.3	-4.4	17-19	11-22	4-10	17-27	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	24	44	0.353	115.7	118.6	-2.9	13-20	11-24	6-7	19-27	2-8	1W
Pelicans	24	46	0.343	115.8	119.6	-3.8	15-21	9-25	7-8	15-30	6-4	2W
Mavericks	23	47	0.329	113.3	118.5	-5.2	14-21	9-26	4-11	12-30	2-8	2L
Jazz	20	49	0.29	117.2	125.2	-8	12-22	8-27	1-12	11-33	2-8	4L
Kings	18	52	0.257	110.7	120.7	-10	12-24	6-28	3-10	12-35	5-5	1L
Nets	17	52	0.246	106.4	115.7	-9.3	9-25	8-27	3-11	12-31	2-8	5L
Wizards	16	52	0.235	112.8	123.8	-11	11-24	5-28	2-12	11-32	0-10	13L
Pacers	15	55	0.214	111.3	120.2	-8.9	10-25	5-30	3-10	11-33	0-10	15L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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