For the fourth time this season, it will be the Los Angeles Lakers facing off against the Denver Nuggets in what should be one of the better NBA matchups today. The Lakers are 2-1 against the Nuggets so far this season, but things can always change in every matchup.
If you are looking to make NBA picks today, then this will be a great matchup to look at. Here is a preview and a Los Angeles Lakers prediction against the Denver Nuggets.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Information
Looking at the NBA team stats for both the Lakers and Nuggets is important when trying to analyze this matchup, but you also have to look at recent trends. The following sections will give you a glimpse into how each team has been playing of late.
Time: Monday, January 9, 2023, at 9:10 pm EST
Location of the game: Pepsi Center, Denver
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Analysis
Los Angeles Lakers Performance Recap and Analysis
It hasn’t been a great season for the Los Angeles Lakers, but they have improved their record to 19-21 with a huge run of late. The Lakers are looking for their 4th straight win on the road in this game, and they are getting closer to being back in the playoff race in the Western Conference.
The NBA player stats for LeBron James just continue to be impressive, as he is always able to take over a game. Russell Westbrook is having a big season for the Lakers as well, especially during the winning streak.
Key Injuries
The Los Angeles Lakers stats look much different now than they did earlier in the year, and it’s because of injuries. Center Anthony Davis continues to be out of the lineup for Los Angeles, and they aren’t going to be at their best until they get him back in the lineup.
Betting Trends to Know
The Lakers are a perfect 5-0 against the spread in their last five games. They have been able to win games as underdogs and control the games in which they are favorites.
Denver Nuggets Performance Recap and Analysis
The Denver Nuggets odds usually go as Nikola Jokic goes, and he just continues to put up huge numbers. Denver comes into this game with a record of 26-13, and they have risen to the top of the Western Conference.
The Nuggets have won four of their last five games since the end of December.
Key Injuries
The Denver Nuggets are a team that has battled injuries all season long, but they now finally have most of their stars on the court. Denver will be without Jeff Green in this game, but the rest of the team appears to be healthy.
Betting Trends to Know
The Nuggets are another team that has done great against the spread of late. Denver is a perfect 5-0 ATS in their last five games.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Odds
The NBA odds today for this matchup are going to favor the Denver Nuggets in a big way. Denver is the moneyline betting favorite at -355, and you are also going to see a pretty significant spread in this game.
The Lakers are 8.5-point underdogs on the road, despite going 2-1 against the Nuggets and playing great basketball of late. If you are looking to bet the over/under then you will see that line set at 239.5 points.
You do have to keep in mind how good the Lakers have been playing when making a Los Angeles Lakers prediction.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Betting Picks
Moneyline
The Denver Nuggets are significant moneyline betting favorites in this game, as the lines are set at -355. You can bet on the Lakers at +275, which would lead to a big payout if they are able to pick up the victory.
Over/Under
The over/under lines for this game is set at 239.5 total points. This is a pretty high total when it comes to the NBA. If the Lakers and Nuggets combine for at least 240 points, then the over would hit, but 239 or fewer points would make the under hit.
Spread
Betting against the spread is typically the best option when it comes to the NBA. It is the Denver Nuggets that are 8.5-point betting favorites over the Los Angeles Lakers in this game.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Score Prediction
This is always an important team on the NBA schedule in the Western Conference, and it should be one of the best games of the day on Monday. The Nuggets are never a fun team to play in Denver, but the Lakers are a team with some momentum.
When making a Los Angeles Lakers prediction, you have to take into account how great LeBron James is. He is going to keep his team in this game as well, but it just won’t be enough.
Take the 8.5 points in a 117-111 win for the Denver Nuggets.
NBA Pick: Los Angeles Lakers +8.5 (-110)
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