Read our Nuggets vs Lakers prediction for this NBA regular season game in Los Angeles. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.
- The Nuggets take on Los Angeles at 8-6.
- Denver has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (16th).
- The Nuggets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Lakers.
- The Lakers are currently 10-5.
- Defensively, Los Angeles are giving up 116.2 points per game.
- The Lakers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Nuggets.
Nuggets vs Lakers Prediction
The Lakers (-178) are favored by 4.5 points over the Nuggets (+149) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 233 points.
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and is scheduled to tip-off at 10:30 ET. The Lakers are 10-5 on the season and currently sit 4th in the Western Conference, while the Nuggets are 8-6 and 6th in the West.

Nuggets vs. Lakers Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers
- Where: Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena
- Date: Saturday, November 23rd
- Betting Odds LAL -4.5, DEN +149 | LAL -178 O/U 233
Nuggets Preview: Can Denver Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
Denver's record dropped to 8-6 after a 123-120 home loss to the Mavericks on Friday, November 22nd. The Nuggets, favored by 5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 243 points exceeded the over/under line of 229.
Denver’s struggles in the 2nd quarter, where they were outscored 40-22, proved costly. They mounted a comeback with a 13-0 run and outscored Dallas 36-22 in the 3rd quarter, but their rally fell short as they entered the 4th quarter down 95-89 and couldn’t complete the comeback.
In their 123-120 loss to the Mavericks, the Nuggets hit 15 threes, shooting 51.7% from deep, though their overall field goal percentage was 47.8%. Nikola Jokić led the way with 33 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists, shooting 59.1% from the field and making both of his three-point attempts.
Michael Porter Jr. and Christian Braun each contributed 17 points, with Braun shooting 66.7% from the field. Jokić scored 11 points in the 1st quarter, while Russell Westbrook added 9 of his 16 points in the 4th quarter.
The Nuggets couldn’t overcome a tough 2nd quarter defensively, where they allowed 40 points, leading to a 123-120 loss to the Mavericks. Denver gave up 33 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 3rd, holding Dallas to 22 points. The Mavericks shot 50% from the field overall.
Denver did well defending the three, allowing just 10 made threes on 37% shooting. The Mavericks went to the line 27 times, making 21 free throws. The Nuggets finished with 27 defensive rebounds, gave up 12 offensive boards, and recorded 7 blocks.
Lakers Preview: Can Los Angeles Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
The Nuggets fell to 8-6 on the season after a 123-120 loss to the Mavericks on Friday. Denver, who were -5 point favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 243 points went over the line of 229.
Denver’s 2nd quarter struggles, where they were outscored 40-22, proved costly. A 13-0 run helped them close the gap, and they entered the 4th quarter down 95-89. Although they outscored Dallas 31-28 in the final period, it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 39 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field in Thursday's loss to the Magic. LeBron James added 31 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip.
The Lakers connected on 13 threes, shooting 41.9% from deep and 50.6% overall. LeBron scored 14 points in the 4th quarter, while Davis had 9, finishing with 11 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.
The Lakers couldn’t overcome their defensive struggles in the 1st quarter, where they allowed 36 points, despite tightening up in the 2nd, giving up just 24. Overall, they allowed 119 points on 47% shooting from the Magic.
From beyond the arc, the Magic hit 15 threes at a 37% clip. The Lakers sent them to the line 21 times, where they made 18 free throws. Los Angeles gave up 15 offensive rebounds and recorded 4 steals and 6 blocks.
Nuggets vs Lakers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road contests, the Nuggets offense has averaged 110 points per game while allowing an average of 113. Denver posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 4-6 ATS.
- Across the Lakers last five home games, the team averaged 114 points per game while allowing 117. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 3-2 straight-up.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Nuggets have gone 8-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Lakers have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 0-3 against the spread.
Nuggets vs Lakers Prediction
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