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NBA Betting Preview: Lakers vs Nuggets

The LA Lakers hit the hardwood against the Denver Nuggets 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.

Go Under 240.5 as Your Best Bet

There’s every chance that the total won’t be as high as 240.5, so we’re prepared to take the -108 that the Lakers and the Nuggets go under the line.

Lakers 115-107 Winners in Most Recent H2H

LA Lakers have won their previous three games. The latest was a 110-101 home triumph at Crypto.com Arena against New Orleans Pelicans. Luka Doncic dropped 27 points, as LeBron James finished with 21 and Austin Reaves 15.

Denver Nuggets got the win in their last game. A 128-125 triumph occurred on the road at Delta Center when meeting Utah Jazz. Jamal Murray bagged 45 points, Nikola Jokic had 22 points and 12 rebounds, with Julian Strawther recording 15 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lakers have won the last two meetings against the Nuggets. They triumphed 120-108 at Crypto.com Arena and then 115-107 at Ball Arena. It’s been six Nuggets wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets logo Nuggets 38 24 0.613 120.5 116.1 4.4 16-12 22-12 6-4 22-13 5-5 1W
Lakers logo Lakers 37 24 0.607 115.8 115.2 0.6 18-12 19-12 8-7 26-15 5-5 3W
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LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Lakers are averaging 114.2 points, 39.6 rebounds, 26.8 assists, 7.9 steals and 5.2 blocks while shooting 49.4% from the field and 76.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 112.1 points and 43.1 rebounds per matchup.

Luka Doncic is averaging 20.7 points and 3.1 (44.9%) 3-pointers made. DeAndre Ayton averages 6.3 rebounds and LeBron James 6.8 assists.

Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 122.3 points, 46.9 rebounds, 28.7 assists, 7.1 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 48.8% from the field and 77.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 115.4 points and 40.8 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 26.9 points, 14.3 rebounds and 9.8 assists, while Jamal Murray has an average of 3.2 (41.6%) 3-pointers made.

LA Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks

This LA Lakers vs Denver Nuggets betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

We’re not sure that the two teams will collectively reach a certain points threshold. Our pick is to take the -108 that there are Under 240.5 points in this NBA game.

The basketball predictions at Sportsgambler.com are always guided by the latest team news, injury updates and overall form. Once we've reviewed that, we dive into the most relevant NBA stats to confidently recommend every pick.

Key Lakers vs Nuggets stats:

  • The 240.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Lakers games.
  • The 240.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Lakers games.
  • The 240.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Lakers games.
  • The 240.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 13 Nuggets games at home.
  • The 240.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Nuggets games at home.
  • The 240.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Under 240.5 Probability

According to the top NBA betting sites, there’s a 51.8% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jamal Murray Under 25.5 Points -116 BetMGM logo

Jamal Murray (Nuggets) has recorded an average of 15.8 points in the past 5 games at home. This gives us confidence that he might not cover the line and you can wager on Player Points at betting odds of -116.

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Christian Braun Over 5.5 Rebounds +120 BetMGM logo

Christian Braun (Nuggets) has racked up Over 5.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Rebounds line and there are odds of +120 available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 240.5
Spread Lakers +5
Player Points Jamal Murray Under 25.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Under 240.5, Lakers +5 and Jamal Murray (Nuggets) to score Under 25.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers Lakers logo 118 - 119 Nuggets logo Nuggets

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Nuggets landing a 119-118 win. This correct score prediction is available at tasty odds and could be an entertaining wager to place.

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LA Lakers vs Denver Nuggets 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.

Nuggets Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory

Denver Nuggets are regarded as having a 67% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -204. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +172 about LA Lakers.

The spread is 5 and the total points line is currently 241.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you fancy Under 241.5, then the odds are -110.

There are hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on this popular basketball league and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds
Luka Doncic Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Luka Doncic is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -115 to score Over 30.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -112.

Player Points
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 30.5
-114
Under 30.5
-114
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 25.5
-111
Under 25.5
-116
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 19.5
-112
Under 19.5
-115
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Player Assists
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 10.5
+103
Under 10.5
-133
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-111
Under 8.5
-116
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 6.5
-147
Under 6.5
+113
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
-111
Under 6.5
-116
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Player Rebounds
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 13.5
-111
Under 13.5
-116
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
+107
Under 7.5
-139
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Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 6.5
-145
Under 6.5
+111
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 5.5
+103
Under 5.5
-133
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Past Ten Nuggets Home Games Feature Six Losses

The Nuggets own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 109.10 points per contest and giving up 110.30.

The Lakers own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 games away from home, putting up 116.90 points per contest and giving up 112.20.

The last time the teams met at Ball Arena, the Lakers defeated the Nuggets 115-107. In 10 meetings at Ball Arena, the Nuggets have eight wins to their name, with the Lakers having two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O240.5 U240.5
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Home Stats 4-6 219.40 109.10 110.30 0 10
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Away Stats 6-4 229.10 116.90 112.20 2 8
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O240.5 = Games Over 240.5 Points
  • U240.5 = Games Under 240.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 49 35.42 1586 421 32.4 8.6 3.7 7.7 0.5 1.4
Austin Reaves 35 33.34 833 188 23.8 5.4 2.4 4.8 0.4 1.1
LeBron James 43 33.09 927 300 21.6 7.0 1.5 5.7 0.6 1.0

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jamal Murray 57 35.18 1463 415 25.7 7.3 3.2 4.4 0.4 1.0
Nikola Jokic 46 34.57 1318 476 28.7 10.3 1.9 12.6 0.8 1.3
Christian Braun 26 31.35 280 74 10.8 2.8 0.8 4.8 0.3 0.6

Injuries & Suspensions

LA Lakers Injury Table

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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.

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

03 Mar NBA
Pelicans 101-110 Lakers
01 Mar NBA
Kings 104-128 Lakers
28 Feb NBA
Lakers 129-101 Warriors
26 Feb NBA
Lakers 110-113 Suns
24 Feb NBA
Magic 110-109 Lakers
22 Feb NBA
Celtics 111-89 Lakers
20 Feb NBA
Clippers 122-125 Lakers
12 Feb NBA
Mavericks 104-124 Lakers
10 Feb NBA
Spurs 136-108 Lakers
09 Feb NBA
Thunder 119-110 Lakers

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

02 Mar NBA
Nuggets 128-125 Jazz
01 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 117-108 Nuggets
27 Feb NBA
Nuggets 121-127 Thunder
25 Feb NBA
Celtics 84-103 Nuggets
22 Feb NBA
Nuggets 117-128 Warriors
20 Feb NBA
Nuggets 157-103 Trail Blazers
19 Feb NBA
Nuggets 114-115 Clippers
11 Feb NBA
Grizzlies 116-122 Nuggets
09 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 119-117 Nuggets
07 Feb NBA
Nuggets 136-120 Bulls

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 41 21 0.661 114.5 107.1 7.4 20-10 21-11 9-5 27-14 7-3 1L
Knicks 40 23 0.635 116.8 110.7 6.1 23-9 17-14 11-3 27-15 6-4 1L
Raptors 35 26 0.574 113.7 112 1.7 16-16 19-10 4-10 27-16 5-5 1L
76ers 34 28 0.548 115.8 115.9 -0.1 17-16 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 1W
Nets 15 46 0.246 106.8 115.6 -8.8 8-22 7-24 3-10 11-27 1-9 9L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 15 0.75 117.2 109.5 7.7 24-7 21-8 10-4 30-8 8-2 1L
Cavaliers 39 24 0.619 119.1 114.9 4.2 21-11 18-13 8-5 25-15 7-3 2W
Bucks 26 35 0.426 111.4 115.8 -4.4 14-16 12-19 8-5 19-23 5-5 4L
Bulls 25 37 0.403 115.7 120 -4.3 16-18 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1L
Pacers 15 46 0.246 111.4 119.6 -8.2 10-22 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 6L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 32 28 0.533 114.8 114.4 0.4 19-12 13-16 7-5 20-19 6-4 1W
Heat 33 29 0.532 119.9 116.7 3.2 19-11 14-18 5-5 17-18 6-4 2W
Hornets 32 31 0.508 116.1 112.3 3.8 14-16 18-15 9-4 20-21 7-3 6W
Hawks 32 31 0.508 117.6 117.3 0.3 14-16 18-15 7-6 18-21 6-4 5W
Wizards 16 45 0.262 112.2 123 -10.8 11-21 5-24 2-10 11-28 2-8 6L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 49 15 0.766 118.9 107.8 11.1 25-7 24-8 9-3 34-9 8-2 4W
Timberwolves 39 23 0.629 119.1 114.5 4.6 21-11 18-12 8-5 24-17 7-3 4W
Nuggets 38 24 0.613 120.5 116.1 4.4 16-12 22-12 6-4 22-13 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 30 33 0.476 115.3 118.3 -3 16-15 14-18 5-7 23-18 5-5 1W
Jazz 18 44 0.29 117.6 125.5 -7.9 11-21 7-23 1-10 10-30 2-8 7L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 37 24 0.607 115.8 115.2 0.6 18-12 19-12 8-7 26-15 5-5 3W
Suns 35 26 0.574 112.1 111.2 0.9 20-12 15-14 10-6 24-18 4-6 2W
Warriors 31 30 0.508 115.3 114.1 1.2 19-13 12-17 6-6 21-19 4-6 2L
Clippers 29 31 0.483 112.1 112.1 0 15-13 14-18 8-5 19-18 6-4 2W
Kings 14 49 0.222 110.2 121.1 -10.9 9-21 5-28 2-10 10-33 2-8 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 44 17 0.721 118.2 111.4 6.8 21-6 23-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 1W
Rockets 38 22 0.633 114.7 109.4 5.3 20-7 18-15 6-5 21-16 7-3 1W
Grizzlies 23 38 0.377 115.6 117.7 -2.1 12-18 11-20 6-6 18-25 3-7 2L
Mavericks 21 40 0.344 113.5 117.7 -4.2 14-19 7-21 3-10 11-29 2-8 4L
Pelicans 19 44 0.302 114.9 120.2 -5.3 11-21 8-23 6-7 12-28 6-4 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 15 0.75 117.2 109.5 7.7 24-7 21-8 10-4 30-8 8-2 1L
Celtics 41 21 0.661 114.5 107.1 7.4 20-10 21-11 9-5 27-14 7-3 1L
Knicks 40 23 0.635 116.8 110.7 6.1 23-9 17-14 11-3 27-15 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 39 24 0.619 119.1 114.9 4.2 21-11 18-13 8-5 25-15 7-3 2W
Raptors 35 26 0.574 113.7 112 1.7 16-16 19-10 4-10 27-16 5-5 1L
76ers 34 28 0.548 115.8 115.9 -0.1 17-16 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 1W
Magic 32 28 0.533 114.8 114.4 0.4 19-12 13-16 7-5 20-19 6-4 1W
Heat 33 29 0.532 119.9 116.7 3.2 19-11 14-18 5-5 17-18 6-4 2W
Hornets 32 31 0.508 116.1 112.3 3.8 14-16 18-15 9-4 20-21 7-3 6W
Hawks 32 31 0.508 117.6 117.3 0.3 14-16 18-15 7-6 18-21 6-4 5W
Bucks 26 35 0.426 111.4 115.8 -4.4 14-16 12-19 8-5 19-23 5-5 4L
Bulls 25 37 0.403 115.7 120 -4.3 16-18 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1L
Wizards 16 45 0.262 112.2 123 -10.8 11-21 5-24 2-10 11-28 2-8 6L
Nets 15 46 0.246 106.8 115.6 -8.8 8-22 7-24 3-10 11-27 1-9 9L
Pacers 15 46 0.246 111.4 119.6 -8.2 10-22 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 6L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 49 15 0.766 118.9 107.8 11.1 25-7 24-8 9-3 34-9 8-2 4W
Spurs 44 17 0.721 118.2 111.4 6.8 21-6 23-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 1W
Rockets 38 22 0.633 114.7 109.4 5.3 20-7 18-15 6-5 21-16 7-3 1W
Timberwolves 39 23 0.629 119.1 114.5 4.6 21-11 18-12 8-5 24-17 7-3 4W
Nuggets 38 24 0.613 120.5 116.1 4.4 16-12 22-12 6-4 22-13 5-5 1W
Lakers 37 24 0.607 115.8 115.2 0.6 18-12 19-12 8-7 26-15 5-5 3W
Suns 35 26 0.574 112.1 111.2 0.9 20-12 15-14 10-6 24-18 4-6 2W
Warriors 31 30 0.508 115.3 114.1 1.2 19-13 12-17 6-6 21-19 4-6 2L
Clippers 29 31 0.483 112.1 112.1 0 15-13 14-18 8-5 19-18 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 30 33 0.476 115.3 118.3 -3 16-15 14-18 5-7 23-18 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 23 38 0.377 115.6 117.7 -2.1 12-18 11-20 6-6 18-25 3-7 2L
Mavericks 21 40 0.344 113.5 117.7 -4.2 14-19 7-21 3-10 11-29 2-8 4L
Pelicans 19 44 0.302 114.9 120.2 -5.3 11-21 8-23 6-7 12-28 6-4 2L
Jazz 18 44 0.29 117.6 125.5 -7.9 11-21 7-23 1-10 10-30 2-8 7L
Kings 14 49 0.222 110.2 121.1 -10.9 9-21 5-28 2-10 10-33 2-8 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 49 15 0.766 118.9 107.8 11.1 25-7 24-8 9-3 34-9 8-2 4W
Pistons 45 15 0.75 117.2 109.5 7.7 24-7 21-8 10-4 30-8 8-2 1L
Spurs 44 17 0.721 118.2 111.4 6.8 21-6 23-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 1W
Celtics 41 21 0.661 114.5 107.1 7.4 20-10 21-11 9-5 27-14 7-3 1L
Knicks 40 23 0.635 116.8 110.7 6.1 23-9 17-14 11-3 27-15 6-4 1L
Rockets 38 22 0.633 114.7 109.4 5.3 20-7 18-15 6-5 21-16 7-3 1W
Timberwolves 39 23 0.629 119.1 114.5 4.6 21-11 18-12 8-5 24-17 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 39 24 0.619 119.1 114.9 4.2 21-11 18-13 8-5 25-15 7-3 2W
Nuggets 38 24 0.613 120.5 116.1 4.4 16-12 22-12 6-4 22-13 5-5 1W
Lakers 37 24 0.607 115.8 115.2 0.6 18-12 19-12 8-7 26-15 5-5 3W
Suns 35 26 0.574 112.1 111.2 0.9 20-12 15-14 10-6 24-18 4-6 2W
Raptors 35 26 0.574 113.7 112 1.7 16-16 19-10 4-10 27-16 5-5 1L
76ers 34 28 0.548 115.8 115.9 -0.1 17-16 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 1W
Magic 32 28 0.533 114.8 114.4 0.4 19-12 13-16 7-5 20-19 6-4 1W
Heat 33 29 0.532 119.9 116.7 3.2 19-11 14-18 5-5 17-18 6-4 2W
Hawks 32 31 0.508 117.6 117.3 0.3 14-16 18-15 7-6 18-21 6-4 5W
Hornets 32 31 0.508 116.1 112.3 3.8 14-16 18-15 9-4 20-21 7-3 6W
Warriors 31 30 0.508 115.3 114.1 1.2 19-13 12-17 6-6 21-19 4-6 2L
Clippers 29 31 0.483 112.1 112.1 0 15-13 14-18 8-5 19-18 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 30 33 0.476 115.3 118.3 -3 16-15 14-18 5-7 23-18 5-5 1W
Bucks 26 35 0.426 111.4 115.8 -4.4 14-16 12-19 8-5 19-23 5-5 4L
Bulls 25 37 0.403 115.7 120 -4.3 16-18 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1L
Grizzlies 23 38 0.377 115.6 117.7 -2.1 12-18 11-20 6-6 18-25 3-7 2L
Mavericks 21 40 0.344 113.5 117.7 -4.2 14-19 7-21 3-10 11-29 2-8 4L
Pelicans 19 44 0.302 114.9 120.2 -5.3 11-21 8-23 6-7 12-28 6-4 2L
Jazz 18 44 0.29 117.6 125.5 -7.9 11-21 7-23 1-10 10-30 2-8 7L
Wizards 16 45 0.262 112.2 123 -10.8 11-21 5-24 2-10 11-28 2-8 6L
Nets 15 46 0.246 106.8 115.6 -8.8 8-22 7-24 3-10 11-27 1-9 9L
Pacers 15 46 0.246 111.4 119.6 -8.2 10-22 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 6L
Kings 14 49 0.222 110.2 121.1 -10.9 9-21 5-28 2-10 10-33 2-8 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