Nuggets vs. Lakers: Predictions and odds

November 24, 2024 Vaseline blog 0

Nuggets vs. Lakers: Predictions and odds

In an exciting Saturday night matchup, the Los Angeles Lakers will aim to bounce back as they host the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena.

The Lakers faced a tough 119-118 defeat against the Orlando Magic, marked by Franz Wagner’s last-second three-pointer that ended Los Angeles’s six-game winning streak. Despite the loss, Anthony Davis led the Lakers with an impressive 39 points and nine rebounds, while LeBron James added 31 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists.

The Nuggets ended their two-game losing streak with a 122-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, but the success was short-lived. On Friday night, they hosted the Dallas Mavericks, who extended their winning streak to four games with a 123-120 win against the Nuggets in an NBA Cup matchup. Despite the loss, Nikola Jokic had an impressive performance, leading the Nuggets with 33 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists.

Get ready to watch the Lakers face off against the Nuggets in a game that’s a must-watch for all basketball fans. It’s a Saturday night game you won’t want to miss!

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Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers predictions

ESPN: Lakers have a 63% chance to win

According to ESPN’s Matchup Predictor, the Los Angeles Lakers have a 63.5% chance to beat the Denver Nuggets.

Action Network: Denver Nuggets

Michael Arinze writes: “I have a lean toward the Nuggets as my model projects Denver closer to a 4-point underdog. The total is a complete pass for me after getting steamed from 229.5 up to as high as 233. I project a total of 232.9 points, so there’s little value at the current number.”

Winners and Whiners: Los Angeles Lakers

Staff writes: “The Lakers must be fired up to beat the Nuggets. Denver has been bullying Los Angeles lately, and I expect the Lakers to win this game. Should Nikola Jokic return, he will have to deal with Anthony Davis, who’s been unstoppable So far this season, Davis is tallying 31.3 points and 11.2 rebounds per game. LeBron James is playing well, too, and the Lakers’ offense has been outstanding so far. offense to make a difference. The Nuggets will have to deal with fatigue, coming off a tough home matchup against the Mavericks.”

Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers odds

As of Nov. 23, according to BetMGM the Los Angeles Lakers are favorite to beat the Denver Nuggets.

  • Spread: Lakers (-4.5)
  • Moneyline: Lakers (-180), Nuggets (+150)
  • Total: 235.5

How to watch Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers:

  • Time: 10:30 p.m. PT
  • Where: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles, CA)
  • TV: NBA TV
  • Streaming: fubo

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