Nuggets vs. Lakers Odds
- Spread: Nuggets -4.5
- Total 227.5
Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Oct 24
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Ball Arena, Denver CO
- TV: TNT
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Lakers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Lakers have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 112 points per game in this stretch.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Lakers have gone 7-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
Nuggets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Nuggets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Denver has played well in their previous three home games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 110 points per game while allowing 100. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Nuggets have a straight up record of 9-1. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.
Will the Lakers Make it Happen in Denver?
Los Angeles finished last season with an overall record of 43-39, securing a division rank of 5th. The Lakers maintained a road record of 20-21.
On offense, Los Angeles finished with 101.8 possessions per game in the NBA last season, ranking them 2nd in the league. They had a field goal percentage of 48.2%, placing them 10th in the NBA. In terms of scoring, the Lakers averaged 117.2 points per game, which ranked them 6th in the NBA.
On offense, Los Angeles finished with a two-point field goal percentage of 55.5% in the NBA last season, ranking them 13th in the league. They also ranked 13th in the NBA for attempted field goals per game, with an average of 89.0. In terms of three-pointers made per game, the Lakers ranked 24th in the league with an average of 10.8.
Los Angeles’ defense wrapped up last season with the Lakers’ offense ranked 26th in steals per game (6.4), 20th in points allowed per game (116.6), and 1st in free throw attempts allowed per game (20.8). Moreover, their performance in steals per game fell below average, while their points allowed per game showed slight improvement. Additionally, the Lakers excelled in limiting free throw attempts per game compared to other teams.
Will the Nuggets Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
Denver finished last season with an overall record of 53-29, achieving a win percentage of 64.6%. Their home record stood at 34-7, while their record when favored was 44-18.
On offense, Denver finished 17th in the NBA with 10.1 offensive rebounds per game last season. They also ranked 24th in the league with 22.4 attempted free throws per game. In terms of scoring, Denver placed 12th in the NBA with an average of 115.8 points per game.
On offense, Denver finished the last season ranked 4th in the NBA with a three-point percentage of 37.9%. In terms of three-point attempts per game, they ranked 25th in the league with 31.2 shots. Furthermore, the Nuggets boasted the highest effective field goal percentage in the NBA at 57.3%.
Denver’s defense wrapped up last season by ranking 1st in effective field goal percentage allowed, 8th in points allowed per game, and 20th in blocked shots per game. Additionally, their performance in these areas indicates their defensive strength.
Nuggets vs. Lakers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Anthony Davis and his points prop of 24.5.
Our model predicts that Anthony Davis will finish the game going 9-for-16 from the field and scoring 25 points. Davis averaged 25.9 points per game in the regular season last year, and he held a 26.75 ppg mark in four postseason games against Denver last playoffs.
Our suggested wager is to bet on the over for his prop bet, which comes with a payout of -111.
The Prop: Anthony Davis Over 24.5 Points | -111 at FanDuel Sportsbook
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Nuggets vs. Lakers Predictions
We’re calling a win for the Nuggets, with a final score of 114-106, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Nuggets at -4.5.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 227.5 and our model has the Lakers and Nuggets finishing with a combined 220 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Nuggets -4.5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook