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  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

Why We’re Expecting Lakers to Win

There’s a generous 1.86 that the Lakers are able to get the better of the Nuggets. This bet can be secured on the Moneyline and we’re confident that it can happen.

8 Nuggets Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes

Denver Nuggets have won back-to-back road games. A 114-105 triumph recently occurred at Chase Center when playing Golden State Warriors. Aaron Gordon scored 38 points, with Michael Porter Jr. getting 21 and Peyton Watson 13.

LA Lakers have enjoyed eight consecutive home wins at Crypto.com Arena. Last time out, San Antonio Spurs were beaten 125-109. Austin Reaves was able to score 30 points, Luka Doncic had 21 points and 14 assists, while Dorian Finney-Smith recorded 15 points.

It was a 131-126 win for the Nuggets at Ball Arena when they last played the Lakers. It’s been eight Nuggets wins in the past 10 games beween these teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Celtics Lakers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
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Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Nuggets are averaging 120.8 points, 43.9 rebounds, 30.4 assists, 7.8 steals and 5.6 blocks while shooting 49.9% from the field and 76.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 120.6 points and 44.1 rebounds per contest.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 25.7 points, 12.6 rebounds and 8.7 assists, while Jamal Murray averages 2.3 (38.3%) 3-pointers made.

LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 113.6 points, 43.5 rebounds, 25.2 assists, 7.9 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.5% from the field and 76.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 111.2 points and 43.7 rebounds.

Luka Doncic is averaging 27.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 3.8 (39.2%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets lineup: Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Russell Westbrook, Peyton Watson, Aaron Gordon.

LA Lakers lineup: Jaxson Hayes, Austin Reaves, Dorian Finney-Smith, Jordan Goodwin, Luka Doncic.

Expert NBA Analysis

The NBA predictions are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable stats.

Key Nuggets vs Lakers stats:

  • Lakers have won all of their last 5 games at home.
  • Lakers have won 9 of their last 10 games at home.
  • Lakers have won 8 consecutive games at home.

Nuggets vs Lakers Prediction

We believe that LA Lakers should prove too strong in this NBA contest. Therefore, we’re confidently backing them to win and there’s lots of juice in the 1.86 on offer.

You can choose an alternative if you want bigger odds about a victory for the Lakers. The Double Result lines allow you to wager them to lead at the halfway stage too.

Lakers Moneyline Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 53.8% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Dalton Knecht Over 9.5 Points 1.91 bet365 logo

Dalton Knecht (Lakers) has recorded an average of 15.4 points in the past 5 games. We think that the line looks really appealing at 1.91 for this Player Points wager as we’re expecting him to cover this total.

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Nikola Jokic Over 12.5 Rebounds 2.08 bet365 logo

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has had Over 12.5 rebounds in 4 straight games on the road. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Player Rebounds line at 2.08.

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Denver Nuggets vs LA Lakers Bet Builder Tips

Moneyline Lakers
Totals Under 223
Player Points Dalton Knecht Over 9.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Lakers on the moneyline combined with Under 223. Add in Dalton Knecht (Lakers) to score Over 9.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets Nuggets logo 112 - 114 Lakers logo Lakers

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Lakers to enjoy a 114-112 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the huge odds.

Denver Nuggets vs LA Lakers 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 above betting predictions.

Close Contest Likely According to the Books

There are betting odds of 1.54 that LA Lakers land victory, with Denver Nuggets alternatively at 2.54. The sportsbooks give the home team a 65% chance of winning this NBA game.

There is a spread of 5 and total points has a line of 223. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. Those that want to back Under 223 can find odds of 1.91 available.

You can back the Lakers to make a fast start and hit the 20-point mark first. The favorites are 1.69 to achieve this, with the Nuggets 2.15 to win the race to this total.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of team props and game lines for most basketball contests. The betting sites have a massive range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds

Luka Doncic Favorite to Get Most Points

Luka Doncic is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at 1.82 to score Over 30.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at 1.92.

Player Points

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 27.5
1.89
Under 27.5
1.83
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 24.5
1.81
Under 24.5
1.93
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 21.5
1.82
Under 21.5
1.92
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Player Assists

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 9.5
1.85
Under 9.5
1.88
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
1.70
Under 8.5
2.08
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 6.5
2.12
Under 6.5
1.67
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 5.5
1.82
Under 5.5
1.92
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Player Rebounds

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 12.5
2.06
Under 12.5
1.71
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 9.5
2.07
Under 9.5
1.71
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Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)
Over 7.5
2.05
Under 7.5
1.72
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Jaxson Hayes (Lakers)
Over 6.5
2.00
Under 6.5
1.75
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Micro Betting

There are some exciting basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats

LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats

Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Team News

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Nikola Jokic 62 36.5 1806 637 29.1 10.3 1.9 12.8 0.7 1.8
Jamal Murray 61 36.39 1311 371 21.5 6.1 2.4 3.8 0.5 1.4
Michael Porter Jr. 66 33.81 1208 141 18.3 2.1 2.5 7.0 0.4 0.6

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 37 35.21 1012 293 27.4 7.9 3.4 8.5 0.4 2.0
LeBron James 58 34.88 1450 495 25.0 8.5 2.3 8.2 0.6 0.9
Austin Reaves 60 34.6 1174 356 19.6 5.9 2.6 4.5 0.3 1.2

Injuries & Suspensions

Denver Nuggets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
DaRon Holmes II
Injured
Nikola Jokic
Injured
Jamal Murray
Injured
Julian Strawther
Injured

LA Lakers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
LeBron James
Injured
Rui Hachimura
Injured
Trey Jemison
Injured
Maximilian Kleber
Injured

Starting Lineups

LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup
11 Jaxson Hayes
15 Austin Reaves
17 Dorian Finney-Smith
30 Jordan Goodwin
77 Luka Doncic
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup
0 Christian Braun
1 Michael Porter Jr.
4 Russell Westbrook
8 Peyton Watson
32 Aaron Gordon

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

18 Mar NBA
Nuggets 114-105 Warriors
16 Mar NBA
Wizards 126-123 Nuggets
15 Mar NBA
Lakers 126-131 Nuggets
13 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 115-95 Nuggets
11 Mar NBA
Nuggets 140-127 Thunder
10 Mar NBA
Nuggets 103-127 Thunder
08 Mar NBA
Suns 141-149 Nuggets
06 Mar NBA
Kings 110-116 Nuggets
03 Mar NBA
Nuggets 103-110 Celtics
01 Mar NBA
Nuggets 134-119 Pistons

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

18 Mar NBA
Spurs 109-125 Lakers
17 Mar NBA
Suns 96-107 Lakers
15 Mar NBA
Lakers 126-131 Nuggets
14 Mar NBA
Lakers 106-126 Bucks
11 Mar NBA
Lakers 108-111 Nets
09 Mar NBA
Lakers 101-111 Celtics
07 Mar NBA
Knicks 109-113 Lakers
05 Mar NBA
Pelicans 115-136 Lakers
03 Mar NBA
Clippers 102-108 Lakers
01 Mar NBA
Clippers 102-106 Lakers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Nets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Knicks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
76ers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Raptors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pistons 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pacers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Bucks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Hornets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Heat 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Magic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Wizards 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Timberwolves 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Thunder 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Trail Blazers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Warriors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Clippers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Lakers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Suns 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Kings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Mavericks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Rockets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Grizzlies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pelicans 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Spurs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Nets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Knicks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
76ers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Raptors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Bulls 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pistons 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pacers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Bucks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Hawks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Hornets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Heat 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Magic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Wizards 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Timberwolves 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Thunder 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Trail Blazers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Warriors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Clippers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Lakers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Suns 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Kings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Mavericks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Rockets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Grizzlies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pelicans 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Spurs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Celtics 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Nets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Hornets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Bulls 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Mavericks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pistons 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Warriors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Rockets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pacers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Clippers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Lakers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Grizzlies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Heat 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Bucks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Timberwolves 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pelicans 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Knicks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Thunder 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Magic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
76ers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Suns 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Trail Blazers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Kings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Spurs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Raptors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Wizards 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
  • 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