Are you in need of Nuggets vs. Lakers predictions? Well, you’re in the right place as the Lakers are on the road to face the Nuggets on Monday, Apr 22 at 10:00 ET. The current total is 223, and the Nuggets are favored by 7.5. Keep reading to get our Nuggets vs. Lakers player props and predictions.
Nuggets vs. Lakers Odds
- Spread: Nuggets -7.5
- Total 223
Game Info
- Date: Monday, Apr 22
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Ball Arena, Denver CO
- TV: TNT
Lakers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 117 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
- The Lakers have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Nuggets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Nuggets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Denver has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 119 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- As the betting favorite, the Nuggets have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.
After the Lakers took a 33-25 lead into the 2nd quarter, the Nuggets outscored them 32-27 in the 2nd, 32-18 in the 3rd, and 25-25 in the 4th to come away with a 114-103 win. Denver covered the spread as 6.5-point favorites, and their 11-point win fell 10 points short of the over/under line of 227 points. The Lakers shot 49.4% from the field in the loss, but they made just eight threes on 27.6% shooting from beyond the arc.
Anthony Davis was the Lakers’ leading scorer with 32 points, and he also had 14 rebounds. LeBron James added 27 points and hit three threes on 60% shooting from outside. Nikola Jokic had 32 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists for the Nuggets, and Jamal Murray added 22 points.
Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?
This season, the Lakers have an O/U record of 48-36, and the under has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line is set at 223 points, and their games have averaged 235 points per game.
Against the spread, the Lakers are 39-45 for the season, going 19-23 ATS on the road. As the underdog, their ATS record is 19-20, and they have lost their last two games ATS on the road.
In their most recent game, the Lakers lost to the Nuggets by a score of 114-103. The O/U line for that game was 227 points, and the Lakers were 6.5-point underdogs going into the game.
Currently, the Lakers are 3rd in the Pacific Division with a record of 47-35. In the Western Conference, they are in 7th place. On the road, the Lakers are 20-22 this season.
For the season, the Lakers have been the underdog in 39 of their 82 games. As the underdog, they have a scoring differential of -4.5 points per game. Today, they are 7.5-point underdogs.
In non-conference games, the Lakers are 20-10 compared to 27-25 against Western Conference opponents.
Offensively, the Lakers are shooting 49.4% from the field this season, which is the 3rd best mark in the league. They are also 5th in true shooting percentage. Los Angeles is currently 6th in scoring at 118 points per contest. The Lakers are among the league leaders in pace, averaging 101.2 possessions per game.
LeBron James has hit 55.1% of his shots from the field in his last five games, averaging 29.6 points per game in that stretch. Across his last four games, Anthony Davis has put up 29.5 points and 13.5 rebounds. Austin Reaves has been a surprise contributor of late for the Lakers, averaging 16.8 points per game in his last five games while hitting 46.7% of his threes.
On the season, the Lakers are giving up 117.3 points per game, which is 23rd in the NBA. On the road, they are allowing 119.9 points per game, which is 25th in the league.
Los Angeles has done a good job on the glass, ranking 2nd in defensive rebounds per game. They are also blocking 5.5 shots per game, which is 10th in the NBA.
One area where the Lakers have been strong defensively is at the free-throw line, where they are giving up just 17.8 made free throws per game, which is 2nd in the league.
Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Nuggets?
In terms of their ATS record, the Nuggets are 39-42 this season and have covered the spread in their last three home games. Today, they are favored by 7.5 points and have an ATS record of 34-37 as the favorite.
Denver has won their last two games as the favorite and has a record of 54-19 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 6.6 points per game better than their opponents.
In their most recent game against the Lakers, the Nuggets won 114-103 as 6.5-point favorites. The O/U line for that game was 227 points.
The Nuggets have an O/U record of 34-47-2 for the season, and their games have averaged 224.4 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 223, and 51 of their games have had higher over/under lines than that.
Denver’s Western Conference record is 33-19, and they are currently 2nd in the West. Overall, they have a record of 57-25.
Denver’s last two games have seen them cover the spread, and they are 22-19 ATS at home. As for their straight-up win streak, they have won their last five games at home.
Denver comes into the game as the 13th ranked scoring offense, at 114.9 points per game. At home, they are 10th in the league, averaging 118.4 points per contest. The Nuggets have taken the fewest three-point attempts in the league this season, at 31.2 per game. Despite this, they are 9th in three-point shooting percentage, at 37%.
Nikola Jokic is averaging 27.6 points per game over his last five games, while shooting 67.8% from the field. In these games, he also hit 66.7% of his threes and averaged 1.2 made threes per contest. For the season, Jokic is averaging 26.4 points, 9 assists, and 12.4 rebounds. Jamal Murray is averaging 21.2 points and 6.5 assists for the season and 25.2 points in his last five games.
When it comes to defense, the Denver Nuggets have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season, ranking 6th in points allowed per game at 109.5. They have been even better at home, giving up just 108.6 points per contest, which is also 5th best in the league.
One of the reasons for their success has been their ability to defend the three-point line, as they are 2nd in the NBA in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 35.3%. On the season, opponents have made just 11.2 threes per game against Denver.
Overall, the Nuggets have been able to hold opponents below their season average in 73.2% of their games this year. In terms of rebounds, they are 7th in the league at 44.4 per game, including 9th in defensive rebounds.
Nuggets vs. Lakers Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is LeBron James and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -113 while the under is at -121. With his prop at 25.5, our model suggests taking the over as we have him finishing with 30. We have him finishing with a field goal percentage of 52.4% and knocking down two threes.
- The Prop: LeBron James Over 25.5 Points (-113)
Nuggets vs. Lakers Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +7.5, the Lakers is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 223 and our model has the Lakers and Nuggets finishing with a combined 234 points. Our pick is to take the over.
The Pick: Lakers +7.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook