Denver Nuggets vs LA Lakers Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Why We’re Expecting Lakers to Win

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.

8 Nuggets Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes

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.

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
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	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.

Expert NBA Analysis

The NBA predictions are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable stats.

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.

Nuggets vs Lakers Prediction

We believe that LA 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.

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.

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.

Our Pick

Lakers Moneyline @ -116 Bet Now

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Player Props

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.

Denver Nuggets vs LA Lakers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Close Contest Likely According to the Books

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.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of team props and game lines for most basketball contests. The betting sites have a massive range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Nuggets

+154

Lakers

-185

Point Spread

Nuggets +5

-110

Lakers -5

-110

Total Points

Under 223

-110

Over 223

-110

Luka Doncic Favorite to Get Most Points

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.

Player Points

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

Player Assists

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

Player Rebounds

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

Micro Betting

There are some exciting basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Team Stats

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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	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

• 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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