The Los Angeles Lakers (0-5 SU, 0-5 ATS) haven't won a game since they defeated the Denver Nuggets (4-2 SU, 3-3 ATS) in their regular season finale last year. The Lakers are hoping to pick up another win over Denver as a Nuggets vs Lakers prediction this Sunday night in Los Angeles.
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- Date/Time: October 30, 9:30 p.m. ET
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
- TV Coverage: NBATV
- Sportsbook Nuggets vs Lakers Odds: Lakers -2.5 | O/U 220.5
- Nuggets vs Lakers Betting Matchup Report
Nuggets vs Lakers Sportsbook Odds Analysis
The Nuggets opened as 2.5-point road favorites before betting action on them drove the Nuggets vs Lakers odds up to Denver -3.5. The total in this Western Conference matchup is set at 220.5 points. The OVER is 11-4 in Los Angeles's last 15 games against Denver.
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- Best Spread-110-107DEN-2.5+2.5LAL
- Best Moneyline-140+129DENLAL
- Best Total- --110Over229Under
Denver Has Heated Up Since Season Sportsbook Loss
The Nuggets rolled to a 117-101 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night as 7.5-point favorites. Bones Hyland hit seven three-pointers in the win to lead Denver with 26 points while Michael Porter Jr. racked up 22 points and 13 rebounds. Plenty of players got in on the action on Friday as seven different Nuggets recorded at least 10 points.
Denver opened the 2022-23 season with a disappointing 123-102 loss to the Jazz as seven-point favorites earlier this month. Since then, the Nuggets have compiled a 4-1 SU and 3-2 ATS record including back-to-back double-digit wins over the Lakers and Jazz. This run is even more impressive considering that Nikola Jokic is off to a slow scoring start this season averaging only 20.7 points per game compared to the 27.1 he averaged last year.
Los Angeles Still Looking For Answers Amidst Disastrous Start
Russell Westbrook came off of the bench in Los Angeles's 111-102 road loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, chipping in 18 points but continuing the bad habits that have plagued him this season with a 6-for-17 shooting night and five turnovers. Anthony Davis was unable to play due to an injured back. And through five games, the Lakers are off to the NBA's worst start at 0-5 SU and ATS.
LeBron James is still playing at a high level averaging 25.8 points, 9.4 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game this season. But with Westbrook showing no signs of improvement from last year and Anthony Davis's injury issues already cropping up again, things aren't looking promising for James and his Lakers. Davis is listed as questionable to return against Denver.
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Nuggets: Keys To Victory
Nikola Jokic had his best game of the season with 31 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists in Denver's 110-99 win over the Lakers last Wednesday. Another strong performance from Jokic and the defense should be enough to earn a win and cover as a Nuggets vs Lakers prediction on Sunday.
Lakers: Keys To Victory
Los Angeles has been above average on defense this season ranking 12 th in the NBA in scoring defense allowing 110.6 points per game. But they'll need to improve on their NBA-worst 102.2 points per game in the frontcourt if they hope to cash in as a Nuggets vs Lakers pick at home.
NBA Computer Pick: Nuggets +2.5
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- Denver is 1-5 SU in its last 6 road games.
- Los Angeles is 0-6 SU in its last 6 October games.
- The OVER is 8-4 in Denver's last 12 games.
