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

Expect Lakers to Cover the Spread

The Lakers can give a good account of themselves against the Nuggets. They can prevent a big loss and there is 1.89 available that the underdogs cover the +14.5 spread.

8 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Matchups for Nuggets

LA Lakers have now lost three straight games. On the road in their previous game, Milwaukee Bucks won 126-106 at Fiserv Forum. Luka Doncic scored 45 points, with Austin Reaves getting 28 and Dalton Knecht 10.

Denver Nuggets were beaten 115-95 at Ball Arena in their last game, being turned over at home to Minnesota Timberwolves. Nikola Jokic was able to score 34 points, with Russell Westbrook getting 19 and Jamal Murray 12.

It was a 123-100 win for the Lakers at Ball Arena when they last played the Nuggets. We’ve seen eight 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
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 111.9 points, 45.4 rebounds, 23.6 assists, 7.8 steals and 4.8 blocks while shooting 46.2% from the field and 76.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 107.7 points and 43.4 rebounds per contest.

Luka Doncic is averaging 29.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 3.9 (37.5%) 3-pointers made.

The Nuggets have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 117.7 points, 45.1 rebounds, 29.7 assists, 6.9 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 49.1% from the field and 75.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 120.9 points and 43.1 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 25.1 points, 14.2 rebounds and 11.2 assists, while Jamal Murray has an average of 2.7 (42.9%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

LA Lakers lineup: Jarred Vanderbilt, Dalton Knecht, Austin Reaves, Alex Len, Jordan Goodwin.

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

Expert NBA Analysis

The NBA handicappers at jeetwin88.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Key Lakers vs Nuggets stats:

• The +14.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 19 of their last 20 games.
• The +14.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -14.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in any of their last 5 games.
• The -14.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -14.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in 6 consecutive games.
• The -14.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in 9 of their last 10 games against Lakers.

Lakers vs Nuggets Prediction

It’s all about LA Lakers to stay ahead of the curve against the favorites. We really like this bet and the spread of +14.5 looks generous at odds of 1.89 for this NBA showdown.

There's always the option to buy and sell different amounts of points and effectively choose the line which makes the most appeal. It all comes down to how risky or safe you want to play things.

Lakers +14.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.9% likelihood of this pick winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

Our Pick

Lakers +14.5 @ 1.89 Bet Now

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Player Props

Jamal Murray Over 5.5 Assists 1.93

Jamal Murray (Nuggets) has finished with Over 5.5 assists in 4 straight home games. We can therefore place a Player Assists bet at 1.93 with confidence, with our pick expected to cover the line.

Latest Jamal Murray Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 19.5

1.85

Under 19.5

1.88

Assists

Over 5.5

1.88

Under 5.5

1.85

Rebounds

Over 3.5

1.89

Under 3.5

1.83

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Nikola Jokic Over 12.5 Rebounds 1.93

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has had Over 12.5 rebounds in 8 of the past 10 games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of 1.93 that this happens.

Latest Nikola Jokic Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 25.5

1.87

Under 25.5

1.87

Assists

Over 9.5

1.67

Under 9.5

2.12

Rebounds

Over 12.5

1.85

Under 12.5

1.88

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers 108 - 118 Nuggets

Rather than betting on the Nuggets to win, there’s the alternative to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 118-108 victory in their favor.

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 Running Scared of Nuggets Win

Denver Nuggets are massive 1.09 favorites. They are regarded as 92% likely to win this NBA game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. LA Lakers are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at 8.30.

There is a spread of 15 and total points has a line of 229.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. Those that want to back Under 229.5 can find odds of 1.91 available.

The Nuggets are available at odds of 1.37 when it comes to beating the opposition to 20 points. Underdogs Lakers are chalked up at 3.10 to reach this total first.

There are a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on this fantastic league and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Lakers

8.30

Nuggets

1.09

Point Spread

Lakers +15

1.93

Nuggets -15

1.89

Total Points

Under 229.5

1.91

Over 229.5

1.91

Luka Doncic Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Luka Doncic is the favorite to score most points. Odds of 1.91 can be found for him scoring Over 32.5 points and there is 1.85 for him to go Under.

Player Points

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 32.5

1.91

Under 32.5

1.85

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 26.5

1.94

Under 26.5

1.80

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 25.5

1.87

Under 25.5

1.87

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 19.5

1.85

Under 19.5

1.88

Dalton Knecht (Lakers)

Over 17.5

1.80

Under 17.5

1.94

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 17.5

1.85

Under 17.5

1.88

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 15.5

2.00

Under 15.5

1.76

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 13.5

1.90

Under 13.5

1.86

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 11.5

1.88

Under 11.5

1.85

Jarred Vanderbilt (Lakers)

Over 8.5

2.00

Under 8.5

1.75

Player Assists

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 9.5

1.67

Under 9.5

2.12

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 7.5

1.99

Under 7.5

1.78

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 6.5

1.94

Under 6.5

1.80

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

1.88

Under 5.5

1.85

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

2.00

Under 4.5

1.75

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

1.70

Under 2.5

2.10

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

2.10

Under 2.5

1.70

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 1.5

1.71

Under 1.5

2.05

Player Rebounds

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 12.5

1.85

Under 12.5

1.88

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 8.5

2.09

Under 8.5

1.71

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 7.5

2.08

Under 7.5

1.70

Jarred Vanderbilt (Lakers)

Over 6.5

1.71

Under 6.5

2.06

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 4.5

1.66

Under 4.5

2.14

Dalton Knecht (Lakers)

Over 4.5

1.79

Under 4.5

1.95

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

1.87

Under 4.5

1.87

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

1.93

Under 4.5

1.83

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

1.92

Under 4.5

1.82

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

1.89

Under 3.5

1.83

Micro Betting

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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

2 Jarred Vanderbilt

4 Dalton Knecht

15 Austin Reaves

27 Alex Len

30 Jordan Goodwin

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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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