A pair of the NBA’s best scorers face off — Anthony Davis (second, 31.3 points per game) and Nikola Jokic (third, 30) — when the Los Angeles Lakers (10-5) host the Denver Nuggets (8-6) on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30 PM ET on NBA TV, SportsNet LA, and ALT.
Lakers vs. Nuggets Predictions
- Our prediction to win on the Moneyline in this matchup is the Lakers, by a final score of Lakers 117, Nuggets 116.
- Against the spread, we expect that the Nuggets will cover. The spread is currently Lakers -4.
- As for the total, it’s too close to call relative to the posted over/under of 233. Our projected total for the match is 233.0 points.
Lakers vs. Nuggets Odds
- Favorite: Lakers (-4)
- Total: 233
Lakers Betting Trends
- The Lakers have won seven games against the spread this season, while failing to cover eight times.
- Los Angeles has covered the spread twice this season (2-6 ATS) when playing as at least 4-point favorites.
- A total of nine out of the Lakers’ 15 games this season have hit the over.
- This season, the Lakers have won nine out of the 11 games, or 81.8%, in which they’ve been favored.
- Los Angeles has a record of 6-2 when it’s favored by -180 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Nuggets Betting Trends
- The Nuggets have compiled a 5-9-0 ATS record so far this season.
- Denver has been an underdog by 4 points or more four times this year, and covered the spread in three of those games.
- The Nuggets and their opponents have combined to go over the point total 10 out of 14 times this season.
- The Nuggets have been chosen as underdogs in four games this year and have walked away with the win two times (50%) in those games.
- This year, Denver has won two of three games when listed as at least +150 or better on the moneyline.
Lakers Key Stats
- Points: 117.3 PPG (6th) | FG%: 48.4% (4th)
- Opp. Points: 116.2 PPG (24th) | Opp. FG%: 47.8% (25th)
- Rebounds: 40.1 RPG (27th) | Opp. Rebounds: 43.3 RPG (12th)
- Assists: 26.9 APG (11th) | Turnovers: 12.1 TPG (5th)
- Steals: 7.3 SPG (26th) | Blocks: 4.5 BPG (23rd)
Nuggets Key Stats
- Points: 116.8 PPG (7th) | FG%: 46.9% (11th)
- Opp. Points: 115.6 PPG (23rd) | Opp. FG%: 46.4% (13th)
- Rebounds: 45.9 RPG (6th) | Opp. Rebounds: 44.9 RPG (22nd)
- Assists: 29.9 APG (2nd) | Turnovers: 13.6 TPG (14th)
- Steals: 8.9 SPG (9th) | Blocks: 4.9 BPG (18th)
This article contains AI-generated editorial insights provided by Data Skrive.
All odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook and all odds subject to change.