The Nuggets are gearing up to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, Apr 29. The game is slated for 10:00 ET and will be broadcast on TNT. Denver comes into this game as 7-point favorites with the total set at 217. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s get into the Nuggets vs. Lakers player props and predictions below.
Nuggets vs. Lakers Odds
- Spread: Nuggets -7
- Total 217
Game Info
- Date: Monday, Apr 29
- 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 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last five road games, Los Angeles has averaged 111 points per game while allowing 109 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Lakers have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Nuggets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Nuggets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five home contests, Denver has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 115 points per game.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Nuggets have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.
LeBron James and the Lakers picked up an 11-point win in the most recent game of this series, as they took down the Nuggets by a score of 119-108. The Lakers were 3.5-point underdogs heading into the game, and their 11-point win allowed them to cover the spread. The 227 combined points in the game also surpassed the over/under line of 220 points.
Los Angeles got off to a good start in the most recent game, outscoring the Nuggets 28-23 in the first quarter and 33-25 in the second. The Lakers shot 52.2% from the field in the game, but they made just eight threes on 30.8% shooting from beyond the arc. As for the Nuggets, they made just nine threes and shot 30% from three-point range. Nikola Jokic had a big game for Denver, finishing with 33 points, 14 rebounds, and 14 assists.
Will the Lakers Defense Show Up in Denver?
In their most recent game, the Lakers defeated the Nuggets by a score of 119-108. As 3.5-point underdogs, the Lakers covered the spread by 11 points.
Looking at their O/U record for the season, the Lakers are 49-38. Today’s O/U line of 217 is lower than all of their previous games this season.
As the underdog, the Lakers have an ATS record of 21-20 on the road and 17-24 overall. They have covered the spread in their last two games as the underdog.
On average, Lakers games have finished with 234.3 points per game, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 217. This season, the Lakers have a record of 41-46 against the spread and are 20-23 ATS on the road.
In the Western Conference standings, the Lakers are currently in 7th place with a record of 47-35. Against the Western Conference, they are 27-25 and 7-10 against Pacific Division opponents.
Overall, the Lakers are 20-23 on the road this season. In non-conference games, they have gone 20-10 compared to 29-15 at home.
Los Angeles is averaging 118 points per game this season, which is 7th in the NBA. Their scoring average on the road is slightly better, at 116.1 points per contest. In terms of pace, the Lakers are 4th in the league. Looking at their team shooting percentage, the Lakers are 3rd in the league, at 49%.
Will the Nuggets Win at Ball Arena?
Today, Denver is favored by 7 points at home against the Lakers. This season, the Nuggets have been favored in 75 of their 82 games and have a record of 55-20 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 34-39 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +6.3 points per game.
Denver’s O/U record for the season is 35-49-2, and their games have averaged a combined 224 points. Today’s O/U line of 217 is lower than their season average of 225.5 points per game.
In their most recent game against the Lakers, the Nuggets lost by a score of 119-108. The O/U line for that game was 220 points, and Denver was favored by 3.5 points going into the game.
Overall, the Nuggets finished the regular season with a record of 57-25, which is good for 2nd place in the Western Conference. Against Western Conference teams, they went 33-19 and 24-6 in non-conference play.
At home, the Nuggets have an average scoring margin of +9.6 points per game. Their ATS record at home is 22-20, compared to 18-24 on the road. Denver has won six straight games at home.
Denver comes into the game as the NBA’s 10th ranked home scoring team, at 118 points per game. Overall, they are 13th in the league, at 114.9 points per contest. The team’s field goal percentage of 49% is the 4th best mark in the NBA, but they are just 25th in three-point shooting, at 37%.
Nuggets vs. Lakers Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is LeBron James and his points prop of 26.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -115 while the under is at -105. Based on our projections, LeBron James is expected to go 11/20 from the field, resulting in 29 points. We recommend taking the over on his prop bet, which offers a payout of -115.
- The Prop: LeBron James Over 26.5 Points (-115)
Nuggets vs. Lakers Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +7, we have the Lakers as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 217, and our model projects the Lakers and Nuggets to reach a combined total of 234 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
The Pick: Lakers +7 | at Fanduel Sportsbook