The Lakers are gearing up for a showdown against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, Feb 8. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 10:00 ET and will be broadcast on TNT. Denver comes into this matchup as 3.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 230.5. Will the Nuggets manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Lakers vs. Nuggets player props and predictions.
Lakers vs. Nuggets Odds
- Spread: Nuggets -3.5
- Total 230.5
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Feb 8
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles CA
- TV: TNT
Nuggets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Nuggets have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road games, Denver has an ATS record of just 3-6-1. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 109 points per game.
- Over the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Nuggets struggled vs the spread going just 1-4. However, they still had a straight up mark of 4-1.
Lakers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games at home, the Lakers have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team averaged 118 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Lakers have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
Can Denver Pull Off A Win at Crypto.com Arena?
So far this season, the Nuggets have gone 35-16 overall and are 19-11 against Western Conference teams. In non-conference games, they are 16-5. In their last three games, the Nuggets are 2-1 and overall are 51-27.
In their last game, the Nuggets put up 112 points, which is right around their season average of 114.8 PPG. Nikola Jokic is the team’s leading scorer, coming in at 26.3 PPG. Michael Porter Jr. is also contributing 15.8 PPG.
When it comes to defense, the Denver Nuggets have been one of the best in the league this season. They are currently ranked 4th in the NBA, giving up just 110.6 points per game. Over their last five games, they have been even better, allowing just 105.6 points per game.
One area where the Nuggets have been particularly strong is defending the three-point line. On the season, they are 2nd in the league in three-point percentage allowed at 36.0%. Over their last five games, they have given up just 36.2% from beyond the arc.
Overall, opponents have scored less than their season average in 72.5% of games vs. Denver. In terms of three-point shooting, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average in 70.6% of games vs. the Nuggets.
Can Los Angeles Lock in a Home Win?
When you consider the Lakers’ last ten games, they have gone 6-4 and come into today’s matchup with the Nuggets at 27-25 overall. On the road this season, the Lakers are 10-17 compared to their 17-8 home record.
In their most recent game, the Lakers put up 124 points against the Hornets. This is above their season average of 116.2 points per game. When it comes to pace, the Lakers have been pushing it with 101.2 possessions per game. Looking at the season as a whole, the Lakers are 25th in field goal attempts per game and have a field goal percentage of 49%.
On the season, the Lakers are giving up 117.1 points per game, which is 18th in the NBA. When playing at home, Los Angeles is 12th in points allowed at 111.9 points per contest.
Over their last five games, the Lakers have allowed 120.2 points per game (23rd). During this stretch, opposing teams have made 13.2 free throws per game, which is 3rd fewest in the league.
On the season, opponents have made 37.7% of their three-point attempts vs. the Lakers, which is 29th in the NBA. For the year, opposing teams have made 14.3 three-pointers per game (29th). In terms of three-point attempts allowed, Los Angeles is 28th in the league at 38.1 per contest.
Lakers vs. Nuggets Player Prop
When looking at a player prop for this game, Nikola Jokic has a points prop of 27.5 with both the over and under paying out at -115. Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with a stat line of 27 points, 13 and 9 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 27.5.
- The Prop: Nikola Jokic Under 27.5 Points (-115)
Lakers vs. Nuggets Predictions
The Lakers come in as the underdog at +3.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 230.5, and our model predicts the Nuggets and Lakers to score a combined 230 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Lakers +3.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook