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

Lakers Good Value vs Nuggets

Our prediction is that the Lakers can outperform their odds against the Nuggets. It leads us to a bet on the spread lines considering that +7 has been chalked up at 1.91.

9 Triumphs for Nuggets in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

LA Lakers won their previous game 110-102. This was a road victory at Moda Center against Portland Trail Blazers. LeBron James scored 40 points, with Austin Reaves getting 32 and Dorian Finney-Smith 10.

Denver Nuggets won their last game 129-115, making it nine victories on the bounce. This was a home win at Ball Arena against Charlotte Hornets. Jamal Murray bagged 34 points, Nikola Jokic had 29 points and 17 rebounds, with Aaron Gordon scoring 18 points.

The Nuggets have claimed back-to-back victories over the Lakers. At Ball Arena they won 108-106 before winning 127-102 at Crypto.com Arena. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Nuggets have won nine.

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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The Lakers have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 119.0 points, 45.4 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 7.5 steals and 3.9 blocks while shooting 50.8% from the field and 80.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 109.8 points and 40.6 rebounds per contest.

LeBron James is averaging 26.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.9 assists and 2.8 (44.4%) 3-pointers made.

The Nuggets have won 9 and lost 1 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 126.6 points, 47.2 rebounds, 31.7 assists, 7.1 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 53.6% from the field and 83.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 114.0 points and 39.8 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 28.7 points, 11.0 rebounds and 10.4 assists, while Jamal Murray has an average of 2.6 (44.1%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

LA Lakers lineup: Jaxson Hayes, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Luka Doncic.

Denver Nuggets lineup: Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon.

Expert NBA Analysis

The NBA handicappers at jeetwin88.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to analyzing the latest stats.

Key Lakers vs Nuggets stats:

• The +7 line has been covered by Lakers in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +7 line has been covered by Lakers in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +7 line has been covered by Lakers in 2 consecutive games.

Lakers vs Nuggets Prediction

There’s the opportunity to back LA Lakers to cover the +7 line in this NBA showdown. Betting the underdogs on the spread seems the logical play and there is 1.91 now available.

If you want to land a big potential return from a small stake, then a Bet Builder could be a good way to go. Back the Lakers to cover the line in a combination with other picks.

Lakers +7 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Our Pick

Lakers +7 @ 1.91 Bet Now

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Player Props

Austin Reaves Over 18.5 Points 1.78

Austin Reaves (Lakers) has recorded an average of 24.4 points in the past 5 games. We think that the line looks really appealing at 1.78 for this Player Points wager as we’re expecting him to cover this total.

Latest Austin Reaves Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 19.5

1.92

Under 19.5

1.82

Assists

Over 5.5

1.95

Under 5.5

1.79

Rebounds

Over 3.5

1.76

Under 3.5

2.00

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Rui Hachimura Over 4.5 Rebounds 1.77

Rui Hachimura (Lakers) has totaled an average of 7.6 rebounds in the past 5 games. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the line, with odds of 1.77 now available.

Latest Rui Hachimura Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 14.5

1.87

Under 14.5

1.87

Rebounds

Over 4.5

1.72

Under 4.5

2.04

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers 116 - 120 Nuggets

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score prediction being a 120-116 win for the Nuggets. There are enormous odds available when it comes to this pick.

LA Lakers vs Denver Nuggets 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.

Books Have Nuggets as Favorites

The Denver Nuggets odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are 1.39 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 72% chance of winning. LA Lakers are the underdogs at 3.10 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The current spread is 6.5 and the total points line is 244. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. Those that want to back Under 244 can find odds of 1.93 available.

The Nuggets are available at odds of 1.67 when it comes to beating the opposition to 20 points. Underdogs Lakers are chalked up at 2.20 to reach this total first.

Basketball fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the hundreds of game lines and team props which are available for every event on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value picks.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Lakers

3.10

Nuggets

1.39

Point Spread

Lakers +6.5

1.89

Nuggets -6.5

1.93

Total Points

Under 244

1.93

Over 244

1.89

Nikola Jokic Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

The favorite to land the most baskets is Nikola Jokic. Odds of 1.87 can be found for him scoring Over 28.5 points and there are the same odds for him to go Under.

Player Points

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 28.5

1.87

Under 28.5

1.87

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 24.5

1.78

Under 24.5

1.95

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 24.5

1.85

Under 24.5

1.88

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 22.5

1.82

Under 22.5

1.92

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 19.5

1.92

Under 19.5

1.82

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 17.5

1.97

Under 17.5

1.77

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 14.5

1.77

Under 14.5

1.97

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 14.5

1.87

Under 14.5

1.87

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 12.5

1.81

Under 12.5

1.93

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 11.5

1.80

Under 11.5

1.94

Jaxson Hayes (Lakers)

Over 7.5

1.87

Under 7.5

1.87

Dorian Finney-Smith (Lakers)

Over 6.5

2.00

Under 6.5

1.77

Gabe Vincent (Lakers)

Over 5.5

1.67

Under 5.5

2.15

Player Assists

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 10.5

1.96

Under 10.5

1.78

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 8.5

1.97

Under 8.5

1.77

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 7.5

2.14

Under 7.5

1.66

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

1.88

Under 5.5

1.85

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 5.5

1.95

Under 5.5

1.79

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

1.83

Under 5.5

1.91

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

2.25

Under 3.5

1.60

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

2.18

Under 2.5

1.65

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

2.28

Under 2.5

1.60

Player Rebounds

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 11.5

1.78

Under 11.5

1.96

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 7.5

2.10

Under 7.5

1.70

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 7.5

2.16

Under 7.5

1.65

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 6.5

1.94

Under 6.5

1.79

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

2.23

Under 5.5

1.61

Jaxson Hayes (Lakers)

Over 5.5

2.10

Under 5.5

1.68

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

2.00

Under 4.5

1.76

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 4.5

1.72

Under 4.5

2.04

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

2.02

Under 4.5

1.74

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

1.97

Under 3.5

1.77

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 3.5

1.76

Under 3.5

2.00

Dorian Finney-Smith (Lakers)

Over 3.5

2.22

Under 3.5

1.63

Gabe Vincent (Lakers)

Over 1.5

2.64

Under 1.5

1.46

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Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

0 Christian Braun

1 Michael Porter Jr.

15 Nikola Jokic

27 Jamal Murray

32 Aaron Gordon

LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup

11 Jaxson Hayes

15 Austin Reaves

23 LeBron James

28 Rui Hachimura

77 Luka Doncic

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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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