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NBA Betting Preview: Nuggets vs Lakers

The Denver Nuggets tip off against the LA Lakers in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

We’re happy to get with the Lakers against the spread. -110 is available that they are able to cover +2.5 against the Nuggets and that looks more than reasonable.

Denver Nuggets have won back-to-back games. A 136-131 triumph recently occurred on the road at Frost Bank Center when playing San Antonio Spurs. Nikola Jokic was able to drop 31 points, 20 rebounds, and 12 assists as part of a magical triple-double.

LA Lakers were winners last time out. Their 142-130 victory against Chicago Bulls at Crypto.com Arena was their sixth straight home triumph. Luka Doncic bagged 51 points and 10 rebounds, Austin Reaves scored 30 points, while DeAndre Ayton had 23 points and 10 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Nuggets and the Lakers saw the former win. It was a 120-113 scoreline at Ball Arena. We’ve seen six Nuggets wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	41	25	0.621	116.3	115.1	1.2	22-12	19-13	8-7	27-16	7-3	4W
Nuggets	41	26	0.612	120.6	116.5	4.1	18-13	23-13	6-5	25-14	5-5	2W

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5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Nuggets are averaging 119.1 points, 44.8 rebounds, 27.5 assists, 6.5 steals and 3.2 blocks while shooting 47.7% from the field and 80.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 118.9 points and 43.4 rebounds per matchup.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.0 points, 14.0 rebounds and 10.2 assists, while Jamal Murray averages 2.9 (43.9%) 3-pointers made.

The Lakers have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 119.9 points, 41.5 rebounds, 27.3 assists, 8.5 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 50.2% from the field and 77.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 109.9 points and 43.3 rebounds.

Luka Doncic is averaging 33.2 points, 8.7 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 4.7 (41.2%) 3-pointers made.

Denver Nuggets vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Denver Nuggets vs LA Lakers betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

There’s the chance to back Lakers to cover the +2.5 line in this NBA contest. Betting them on the spread seems the logical play and there is -110 now available.

Our basketball picks are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest NBA team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Nuggets vs Lakers stats:

• The +2.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 7 consecutive games at home.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 15 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 6 of their last 10 games against Nuggets.

Lakers +2.5 Probability

If you go by the best betting sites, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets 118 - 122 Lakers

For a fun wager, consider backing the Lakers to claim a 122-118 victory. Although it’s a speculative bet, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

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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.

Denver Nuggets are regarded as having a 59% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -143. For those wanting to back LA Lakers, you will find +120 about the underdogs.

The spread is calculated to be 2.5, while total points comes in at 243.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. Those that want to back Under 243.5 can find odds of -110 available.

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Moneyline

Nuggets

-143

Lakers

+120

Point Spread

Nuggets -2.5

-110

Lakers +2.5

-110

Total Points

Under 243.5

-110

Over 243.5

-110

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The Lakers have rattled off six consecutive victories at Crypto.com Arena. They have gone 8-2 across their last 10 home games, posting 118.50 points per contest while yielding 110.20.

The Nuggets have gone 4-6 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 128.30 points on offense and surrendering 123.60 on defense.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O243.5	U243.5
LA Lakers Home Stats		8-2	228.70	118.50	110.20	3	7
Denver Nuggets Away Stats		4-6	251.90	128.30	123.60	9	1

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O243.5 = Games Over 243.5 Points
• U243.5 = Games Under 243.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	43	23	0.652	114.3	107.1	7.2	21-10	22-13	9-5	28-14	6-4	2L
Knicks	43	25	0.632	117	110.7	6.3	23-9	20-16	11-3	28-15	6-4	2W
Raptors	37	29	0.561	113.5	111.9	1.6	18-16	19-13	4-10	27-16	4-6	1W
76ers	35	31	0.53	115.8	116.5	-0.7	18-16	17-15	8-7	21-23	5-5	1L
Nets	17	49	0.258	106.9	115.8	-8.9	9-23	8-26	3-10	12-30	2-8	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	48	18	0.727	117.4	109.6	7.8	26-8	22-10	10-4	32-10	6-4	3W
Cavaliers	41	26	0.612	119.1	114.6	4.5	22-12	19-14	8-5	26-17	5-5	1W
Bucks	27	38	0.415	111	115.9	-4.9	15-18	12-20	8-5	19-25	3-7	3L
Bulls	27	39	0.409	115.9	120.2	-4.3	16-18	11-21	4-10	17-26	3-7	1L
Pacers	15	52	0.224	111	119.7	-8.7	10-24	5-28	3-9	11-31	0-10	12L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	37	28	0.569	115.6	114	1.6	22-12	15-16	8-5	23-19	8-2	6W
Heat	38	29	0.567	120.5	116.5	4	23-11	15-18	7-5	22-18	8-2	7W
Hawks	35	31	0.53	117.7	116.9	0.8	17-16	18-15	7-6	20-21	9-1	8W
Hornets	34	33	0.507	115.7	112.3	3.4	14-17	20-16	9-5	20-22	8-2	2W
Wizards	16	49	0.246	112.8	123.9	-11.1	11-22	5-27	2-12	11-30	0-10	10L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	52	15	0.776	118.6	107.8	10.8	28-7	24-8	10-3	36-9	9-1	7W
Nuggets	41	26	0.612	120.6	116.5	4.1	18-13	23-13	6-5	25-14	5-5	2W
Timberwolves	40	26	0.606	118.6	115.1	3.5	22-12	18-14	8-5	24-19	6-4	3L
Trail Blazers	31	35	0.47	115.1	117.8	-2.7	17-16	14-19	5-7	23-19	4-6	1L
Jazz	20	46	0.303	117.4	125	-7.6	12-22	8-24	1-10	11-30	2-8	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	41	25	0.621	116.3	115.1	1.2	22-12	19-13	8-7	27-16	7-3	4W
Suns	39	28	0.582	112.5	111.2	1.3	22-13	17-15	10-6	25-18	6-4	1L
Clippers	33	32	0.508	113.4	112.6	0.8	18-13	15-19	8-5	21-19	6-4	3W
Warriors	32	33	0.492	115.2	114.2	1	19-14	13-19	6-6	22-21	3-7	3L
Kings	16	51	0.239	110.6	120.9	-10.3	11-23	5-28	2-10	10-34	4-6	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	48	18	0.727	118.9	111.9	7	25-7	23-11	11-3	28-14	8-2	1L
Rockets	41	25	0.621	114.1	109.9	4.2	23-8	18-17	7-6	23-19	6-4	1W
Grizzlies	23	43	0.348	115.7	118.4	-2.7	12-20	11-23	6-7	18-27	2-8	7L
Mavericks	22	45	0.328	112.9	118	-5.1	14-20	8-25	4-10	12-29	1-9	1L
Pelicans	22	46	0.324	115.4	119.8	-4.4	13-21	9-25	6-8	13-30	6-4	1L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	48	18	0.727	117.4	109.6	7.8	26-8	22-10	10-4	32-10	6-4	3W
Celtics	43	23	0.652	114.3	107.1	7.2	21-10	22-13	9-5	28-14	6-4	2L
Knicks	43	25	0.632	117	110.7	6.3	23-9	20-16	11-3	28-15	6-4	2W
Cavaliers	41	26	0.612	119.1	114.6	4.5	22-12	19-14	8-5	26-17	5-5	1W
Magic	37	28	0.569	115.6	114	1.6	22-12	15-16	8-5	23-19	8-2	6W
Heat	38	29	0.567	120.5	116.5	4	23-11	15-18	7-5	22-18	8-2	7W
Raptors	37	29	0.561	113.5	111.9	1.6	18-16	19-13	4-10	27-16	4-6	1W
Hawks	35	31	0.53	117.7	116.9	0.8	17-16	18-15	7-6	20-21	9-1	8W
76ers	35	31	0.53	115.8	116.5	-0.7	18-16	17-15	8-7	21-23	5-5	1L
Hornets	34	33	0.507	115.7	112.3	3.4	14-17	20-16	9-5	20-22	8-2	2W
Bucks	27	38	0.415	111	115.9	-4.9	15-18	12-20	8-5	19-25	3-7	3L
Bulls	27	39	0.409	115.9	120.2	-4.3	16-18	11-21	4-10	17-26	3-7	1L
Nets	17	49	0.258	106.9	115.8	-8.9	9-23	8-26	3-10	12-30	2-8	2L
Wizards	16	49	0.246	112.8	123.9	-11.1	11-22	5-27	2-12	11-30	0-10	10L
Pacers	15	52	0.224	111	119.7	-8.7	10-24	5-28	3-9	11-31	0-10	12L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	52	15	0.776	118.6	107.8	10.8	28-7	24-8	10-3	36-9	9-1	7W
Spurs	48	18	0.727	118.9	111.9	7	25-7	23-11	11-3	28-14	8-2	1L
Lakers	41	25	0.621	116.3	115.1	1.2	22-12	19-13	8-7	27-16	7-3	4W
Rockets	41	25	0.621	114.1	109.9	4.2	23-8	18-17	7-6	23-19	6-4	1W
Nuggets	41	26	0.612	120.6	116.5	4.1	18-13	23-13	6-5	25-14	5-5	2W
Timberwolves	40	26	0.606	118.6	115.1	3.5	22-12	18-14	8-5	24-19	6-4	3L
Suns	39	28	0.582	112.5	111.2	1.3	22-13	17-15	10-6	25-18	6-4	1L
Clippers	33	32	0.508	113.4	112.6	0.8	18-13	15-19	8-5	21-19	6-4	3W
Warriors	32	33	0.492	115.2	114.2	1	19-14	13-19	6-6	22-21	3-7	3L
Trail Blazers	31	35	0.47	115.1	117.8	-2.7	17-16	14-19	5-7	23-19	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	23	43	0.348	115.7	118.4	-2.7	12-20	11-23	6-7	18-27	2-8	7L
Mavericks	22	45	0.328	112.9	118	-5.1	14-20	8-25	4-10	12-29	1-9	1L
Pelicans	22	46	0.324	115.4	119.8	-4.4	13-21	9-25	6-8	13-30	6-4	1L
Jazz	20	46	0.303	117.4	125	-7.6	12-22	8-24	1-10	11-30	2-8	1L
Kings	16	51	0.239	110.6	120.9	-10.3	11-23	5-28	2-10	10-34	4-6	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	52	15	0.776	118.6	107.8	10.8	28-7	24-8	10-3	36-9	9-1	7W
Pistons	48	18	0.727	117.4	109.6	7.8	26-8	22-10	10-4	32-10	6-4	3W
Spurs	48	18	0.727	118.9	111.9	7	25-7	23-11	11-3	28-14	8-2	1L
Celtics	43	23	0.652	114.3	107.1	7.2	21-10	22-13	9-5	28-14	6-4	2L
Knicks	43	25	0.632	117	110.7	6.3	23-9	20-16	11-3	28-15	6-4	2W
Rockets	41	25	0.621	114.1	109.9	4.2	23-8	18-17	7-6	23-19	6-4	1W
Lakers	41	25	0.621	116.3	115.1	1.2	22-12	19-13	8-7	27-16	7-3	4W
Cavaliers	41	26	0.612	119.1	114.6	4.5	22-12	19-14	8-5	26-17	5-5	1W
Nuggets	41	26	0.612	120.6	116.5	4.1	18-13	23-13	6-5	25-14	5-5	2W
Timberwolves	40	26	0.606	118.6	115.1	3.5	22-12	18-14	8-5	24-19	6-4	3L
Suns	39	28	0.582	112.5	111.2	1.3	22-13	17-15	10-6	25-18	6-4	1L
Magic	37	28	0.569	115.6	114	1.6	22-12	15-16	8-5	23-19	8-2	6W
Heat	38	29	0.567	120.5	116.5	4	23-11	15-18	7-5	22-18	8-2	7W
Raptors	37	29	0.561	113.5	111.9	1.6	18-16	19-13	4-10	27-16	4-6	1W
Hawks	35	31	0.53	117.7	116.9	0.8	17-16	18-15	7-6	20-21	9-1	8W
76ers	35	31	0.53	115.8	116.5	-0.7	18-16	17-15	8-7	21-23	5-5	1L
Clippers	33	32	0.508	113.4	112.6	0.8	18-13	15-19	8-5	21-19	6-4	3W
Hornets	34	33	0.507	115.7	112.3	3.4	14-17	20-16	9-5	20-22	8-2	2W
Warriors	32	33	0.492	115.2	114.2	1	19-14	13-19	6-6	22-21	3-7	3L
Trail Blazers	31	35	0.47	115.1	117.8	-2.7	17-16	14-19	5-7	23-19	4-6	1L
Bucks	27	38	0.415	111	115.9	-4.9	15-18	12-20	8-5	19-25	3-7	3L
Bulls	27	39	0.409	115.9	120.2	-4.3	16-18	11-21	4-10	17-26	3-7	1L
Grizzlies	23	43	0.348	115.7	118.4	-2.7	12-20	11-23	6-7	18-27	2-8	7L
Mavericks	22	45	0.328	112.9	118	-5.1	14-20	8-25	4-10	12-29	1-9	1L
Pelicans	22	46	0.324	115.4	119.8	-4.4	13-21	9-25	6-8	13-30	6-4	1L
Jazz	20	46	0.303	117.4	125	-7.6	12-22	8-24	1-10	11-30	2-8	1L
Nets	17	49	0.258	106.9	115.8	-8.9	9-23	8-26	3-10	12-30	2-8	2L
Wizards	16	49	0.246	112.8	123.9	-11.1	11-22	5-27	2-12	11-30	0-10	10L
Kings	16	51	0.239	110.6	120.9	-10.3	11-23	5-28	2-10	10-34	4-6	1L
Pacers	15	52	0.224	111	119.7	-8.7	10-24	5-28	3-9	11-31	0-10	12L

• 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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