The Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets is a matchup of the Western Conference first round. The first game of the series is on the program on Saturday evening at Ball Arena, which is where the Nuggets beat the Lakers in each of their last five meetings. Can they do it again? Judging by the Lakers vs. Nuggets odds, anything can happen on April 20.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Odds
MoneylineOddsLos Angeles Lakers+230Denver Nuggets-275
MoneylineOddsLos Angeles Lakers +7-110Denver Nuggets -7-110
PointsOddsOver 223.5-110Under 223.5-110
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When, Where, and How to Watch?
Place: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time: 8:30 PM ET
How to Watch: ABC
Los Angeles Lakers Wanna Cash-In on Their Good Form
The Los Angeles Lakers went 47-35 in the regular season, which may not seem too impressive. However, these guys did really well in the closing couple of weeks of the regular season. They also did well in the Play-In Tournament, beating the Pelicans 110-106 in New Orleans.
The NBAβs oldest active player LeBron James has been fantastic lately. In the game with the Pelicans, he scored 23 points, which is more than any other Lakersβ player. He was even better in the final round of the regular season, which saw him get a triple-double against the same opponent β 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 17 assists.
King James has been fantastic, but in 2024, the Lakers are not a one-man army. On the contrary, this team has some really great players on the roster, including Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, DβAngelo Russell, and others.
Denver Nuggets Looking Great on Home Turf
The Denver Nuggets went 57-25 in the regular season. On their turf β Ball Arena β their record was 33-8. In their most recent home game, they beat the NBAβs best defense, the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107.
Denverβs best player Nikola Jokic scored 41 points that evening, which was his highest-scoring performance since he scored 42 against the San Antonio Spurs earlier this month, once again at Ball at home.
Jokic is one of the top favorites for the MVP award this season as heβs been great in all aspects of the game. He also has a very good record against the Lakers, scoring 35 points the last time the Nuggets played against them (March 2).
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction
We think this is going to be a very close game. The Nuggets are great at home, and Nikola Jokic is in top form, which explains why the betting odds are favoring these guys. However, given how impressive the Lakers have been over the last couple of weeks, we donβt think the Nuggets will cover the spread.
Pick: Los Angeles Lakers +7