Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Los Angeles Lakers host the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night for some late-night NBA action. Which team has the edge in this Western Conference matchup? Matt McCuen breaks down the Nuggets vs. Lakers game.
Matt McCuen - February 8, 2024, 11:48 AM EST
5 minDenver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers will meet from the City of Angels on Thursday night.
Nuggets vs. Lakers Date, Time, and where to Watch
- Date: February 8, 2024
- Game Time: 10:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: TNT
Nuggets vs. Lakers Odds
- Spread: Nuggets -4 (-104), Lakers +4 (-115)
- Total Odds:O 230.5 (-106), U 230.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Nuggets (-162), Lakers (+142)
Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
Denver begins this game with a 35-16 record.
That record is good for the best in the Western Conference.
Denver has quietly enjoyed another great season thus far as they attempt to claim their second consecutive championship.
The Nuggets are playing great basketball lately, winning seven of their last ten games.
Denver’s 21-4 home record is the best in the West.
Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets with 26.3 points, 12.2 rebounds and 9.0 rebounds.
All-star guard Jamal Murray has been great for the Nuggets, adding 21.0 points and 6.6 assists.
Michael Porter Jr. has added 15.8 points and 7.0 rebounds.
Reggie Jackson has been a spark off the Denver bench, adding 11.1 points.
Denver’s offense has scored 114.8 points per game.
Los Angeles will come into this contest representing a record of 27-25.
That record has earned them the No. 9 seed in the West.
The Lakers trail the Pelicans by 3.5 games for the final playoff spot in the West.
Los Angeles will attempt to extend their win streak to four games tonight.
LeBron James leads the Lakers with 24.9 points per game and 7.6 assists.
All-star Anthony Davis leads the team with 12.2 rebounds while adding 24.7 points.
Austin Reaves has averaged 15.5 points and 5.3 assists.
D'Angelo Russell has pitched in 17.3 points and 6.2 assists per game.
Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Pick
The Lakers are playing their best basketball of the season, and they will keep this game close tonight.
As great as Denver has been this year, they have been pretty average away from home (14-12).
The Lakers, meanwhile, have been a completely different team at home (17-8).
Every game is vital for the Lakers from this moment on, and they will play with a sense of urgency tonight.
Pick: Los Angeles Lakers +4 -115 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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