Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers are set to face off in a rematch of last season's Western Conference Finals in Los Angeles. Denver is coming off a win against the
Game outlook
The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers are set to face off in a rematch of last season's Western Conference Finals in Los Angeles. Denver is coming off a win against the Miami Heat, while the Lakers narrowly escaped with an overtime win against the Washington Wizards. Although the Lakers have historically dominated the series, the Nuggets have won the last three meetings. Los Angeles is currently favored by one point in the upcoming game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Nuggets -108 | Lakers -112
Spread: Nuggets +1 (-110) | Lakers -1 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 229.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 53%.
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets secured a win against the Miami Heat with strong defensive play, extending their win streak to five games. Leading wire-to-wire, the Nuggets relied on their defense to secure the victory despite overcoming 15 turnovers in the game. Michael Porter Jr. led the team with 30 points and 11 rebounds. Denver ranks 18th in scoring offense, 10th in rebounding, and 5th in assists per game. Nikola Jokic leads the team in scoring, rebounding, and assists. Offensive players like Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and Christian Braun provide solid scoring options. The Nuggets are ranked 13th in power rankings, 18th in offense, 6th in defense, and have a record of 1-2 this season. Caldwell-Pope and Murray are questionable for future games. If you are interested in betting on the Nuggets, make sure to check out the best betting sites to potentially increase your earnings. Starting five with double-digit scoring 📊 Jamal: 32 PTS / 3 REB / 6 AST KCP: 16 PTS / 2 REB / 4 AST /3 STL Joker: 14 PTS / 14 REB / 11 AST / 3 STL AG: 17 PTS / 6 REB / 6 AST MPJ: 14 PTS / 5 REB / 1 AST pic.twitter.com/QwNK809rI2