LA Lakers (33-21) vs. Denver Nuggets (37-19)
February 22, 2025 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Denver Nuggets -7; Over/Under: 241.5
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The LA Lakers and Denver Nuggets meet Saturday in NBA action at the Ball Arena. Here’s a Nuggets vs Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Nuggets vs Lakers Pick.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers lost to the Hornets, beat the Trail Blazers, and they play the Mavericks, Timberwolves, and Clippers next. The LA Lakers are averaging 112.9 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 112.1 points on 46.5 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 24.7 points and 7.7 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 19.1 points and 4.3 rebounds. Luka Doncic is the third double-digit scorer and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.2 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets beat the Hornets and Trail Blazers, and they play the Pacers, Bucks, and Pistons next. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 121.7 points on 50.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.7 points and 12.7 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 21.3 points and 3.9 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Braun is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game. The Nuggets will play against the Pacers, Bucks, Pistons, Celtics, Kings, and Suns following this one.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last eight games at Ball Arena.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last eight night games at Ball Arena.
- The favorites have covered the spread in nine of the Nuggets’ last 10 games at Ball Arena.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last four games as underdogs following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the last five games between the Lakers and Nuggets.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games at Ball Arena against Lakers teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Lakers’ last eight night games at Ball Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the last five games between the Lakers and Nuggets at Ball Arena has gone UNDER the total points line.
Nuggets vs Lakers Injury Report
The LA Lakers will be without Maxi Kleber due to a foot injury. Luka Doncic is questionable due to conditioning issues.
The Nuggets will be without DaRon Holmes II, Peyton Watson, and Vlatko Cancar.
Nuggets vs Lakers Prediction
It’s hard to know what you’re getting from the Lakers when you see LeBron and Luka on the injury report. Of course, you should be checking for updates before betting. Either way, the Nuggets have owned the Lakers over the years, which includes wins in nine of the last 10 games. The Nuggets are as healthy as they’ve been in a while, and they’ve won nine of their last 10 games, which includes covers in six of their last seven games. The Nuggets are making their push for a top seed in the West, while the Lakers are still trying to figure things out with the addition of Luka. Health for the Lakers would be a nice start. Give me the Nuggets and the chalk as they continue their dominance over the Lakers.
