WEB Tipoff: Lakers vs. Nuggets in Denver
8:30 p.m. MT
Denver is a 7-point favorite
Denver is a 7-point favorite in the latest Lakers vs. Nuggets odds from BetMGM. The Nuggets are coming off a 115-107 win over the Lakers in Los Angeles on Sunday. Denver shot worse than Los Angeles (46.1% to 49.4%) but made 15 more free throws (26-11) and had a 50-38 rebounding advantage.
The Nuggets are led by Nikola Jokic, who is averaging 26.4 points, 10.8 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game this season. Jamal Murray is also a key player for Denver, averaging 21.2 points per game. The Lakers are led by LeBron James, who is averaging 30.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game this season. Anthony Davis is also a key player for the Lakers, averaging 22.5 points and 8.4 rebounds per game.
The Lakers are 2-4 in their last six games, while the Nuggets are 4-2 in their last six games. The Nuggets have won two of the three meetings between the two teams this season.
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Prediction
The Nuggets are a tough matchup for the Lakers because of their size and depth. The Nuggets are also playing at home, which gives them a slight advantage. I predict that the Nuggets will win the game and cover the spread.
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