Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis

In their last game, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Trail Blazers by a score of 112-103. The O/U line for that game was 220.5 points. This improves Denver’s overall record to 35-16, which is 3rd in the Western Conference.
For the season, the Nuggets have gone 18-32-1 on the O/U, and their games have averaged 225.4 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 231 points.
Denver has won their last two games straight up and are favored by 3.5 points against the Lakers. As the favorite, the Nuggets have a record of 33-12 this season, and they have been favored in 45 of their 51 games.
Against the spread, Denver is 21-28 overall and 9-16 on the road. They have failed to cover the spread in their last two games and are 3-3 ATS as the favorite on the road.
In the Western Conference, the Nuggets are 19-11 against other teams and have gone 16-5 in non-conference games. On average, they are 1.1 points worse per game on the road compared to +9.7 points per game at home.
Lakers must survive without their superstars
The Los Angeles Lakers have won three straight games and are looking to extend their home winning streak to three games. As the underdog, the Lakers have won two straight games and are 8-15 as the underdog this season. Against the spread, they are 11-12 as the underdog.
In their last game, the Lakers defeated the Hornets by a score of 124-118. The combined scoring total of 242 points was well above the O/U line of 227. LA was favored by 13.5 points in the game and did not cover the spread.
In Western Conference play, the Lakers are 18-16 and are currently in 9th place. Within the Pacific Division, they are in 4th place with a record of 27-25 in the NBA standings.
This season, the Lakers have an O/U record of 29-23. In their games, the average combined scoring total is 233.3 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 231.
Let’s see the Nuggets vs Lakers Odds below:
Game Information
DENVER NUGGETS vs LOS ANGELES LAKERS |
Location of the Game: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California |
Date and Time: Thursday, February 8th 10:00 ET |
Reason: 2023-2024 NBA Regular Season |
How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NBA Computer Picks for tonight’s NBA Schedule game:
TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
NUGGETS | 28-23 | 114 | 241 |
SPREAD LAL +3.5 |
MONEYLINE LAL +138 |
TOTAL UNDER 231 |
LAKERS | 33-18 | 116 |
AI Picks: Los Angeles Lakers 116 – Denver Nuggets 114
Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Lakers +3.5 | ML Lakers +138 | UNDER 231
Nuggets vs Lakers Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this NBA Matchup.
Denver Nuggets Game Analysis
When it comes to scoring, the Nuggets are 16th in the NBA at 114.8 points per game. However, on the road, they are averaging just 110.2 points per contest.
Denver is one of the best shooting teams in the league, as they are 6th in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 8th in two-point shooting at 56%.
So far this season, the Nuggets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 47.1% of their games. They are 10th in the league in home scoring but are dead last in pace at 95.7 possessions per game.
When it comes to defense, the Denver Nuggets have been one of the best in the league this season. They are currently 4th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 110.6. Over their last five games, they have been even better, ranking 4th in points allowed at 105.6.
One area where the Nuggets have been particularly strong is defending the three-point line. On the season, and according with the NBA team stats, they are 2nd in the NBA in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 36.0%. Over their last five games, they have been even better, ranking 13th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 36.2%.
Overall, opponents have scored less than their season average in 72.5% of games vs. the Nuggets. In terms of rebounds, Denver is 10th in the NBA at 44.1 rebounds per game. They are also 13th in blocked shots at 5.4 per game. Only Vlatko Cancar (Knee) is out, meanwhile, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Hamstring) is questionable for tonight’s game.
Los Angeles Lakers Game Analysis
When playing at home, the Lakers are averaging 116.7 points per game, which is 15th in the NBA. Overall, they are 14th in scoring at 116.2 points per game. In terms of pace, they are 6th in the league at 101.2 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Lakers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.2% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 7th in the league at 49%. However, they are just 28th in three-point shooting, hitting just 36% of their attempts.
When it comes to free throws, the Lakers are 8th in the NBA in free throws made per game at 19. They are also 8th in assists at 28.3 per game. However, they are last in the league in offensive rebounds with just 8.3 per game.
When it comes to defense, the Lakers have not been great this season, allowing 117.1 points per game, which is 18th in the NBA. However, at home, they have been slightly better, giving up 111.9 points per game, which is 12th in the league.
One area where the Lakers have excelled defensively is in the rebounding department, ranking 3rd in the NBA in defensive rebounds per game.
One area where opponents have been successful against the Lakers is from three-point range. On the season, opponents are shooting 37.7% from three, which is 29th in the league. In terms of three-point attempts allowed, the Lakers are 28th in the NBA.
Based on the NBA Injury Report, Jarred Vanderbilt – Foot, Gabe Vincent – Knee and Cam Reddish – Ankle are out of this game. Meanwhile, the Top-scorer of the NBA player stats, LeBron James (Ankle) and Anthony Davis (Achilles/Hip) are questionable.
Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Head-to-Head
The last five times, the Nuggets have faced off against the Lakers on the road, they are above .500 at 3-2. When looking back over the last ten head to head Lakers vs Nuggets matchups, the Lakers hold the edge with an ATS record of 5-4-1.
Looking back over the previous three times that the Nuggets and Lakers have faced off, they have combined to average 225 points per game and have an over/under record of 1-2.
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