Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24
At 10:30 ET, the Lakers (-178) will host the Nuggets (+149) in a Western Conference matchup. The Lakers are favored by 4.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 233.
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and can be seen on NBA TV. The Lakers are currently 10-5 and sit 4th in the Western Conference, while the Nuggets are 8-6 and 6th in the West.
DENVER NUGGETS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -4.5
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 123-106 in favor of the Lakers.
- Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with 26 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists.
- From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.4% and knocking down 13 threes.
Will Denver Win on the Road?
The Nuggets fell to 8-6 on the season after a 123-120 home loss to the Mavericks on Friday. Denver, favored by 5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 243 points exceeded the O/U line of 229.
After a rough 2nd quarter where they were outscored 40-22, Denver went on a 13-0 run to close the gap. They outscored Dallas 36-22 in the 3rd quarter and entered the 4th down 95-89 but couldn’t complete the comeback, despite outscoring the Mavs 31-28 in the final period.
In their 123-120 loss to the Mavericks, the Nuggets hit 15 threes, shooting 51.7% from deep, though their overall field goal percentage was 47.8%. Nikola Jokic led the way with 33 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists, shooting 59.1% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts.
Michael Porter Jr. and Christian Braun each added 17 points, with Braun shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting 2 threes. Russell Westbrook contributed 16 points, with 9 coming in the 4th quarter, while Peyton Watson added 7 of his 15 points in the final period.
The Nuggets struggled defensively in the 2nd quarter, giving up 40 points, which contributed to their 123-120 loss to the Mavericks. Overall, they allowed Dallas to shoot 50% from the field. Denver did manage to limit the Mavericks’ three-point shooting, holding them to 10 made threes on 37% shooting.
Denver sent Dallas to the free-throw line 27 times, where the Mavericks converted 21 attempts. The Nuggets gave up 12 offensive rebounds while recording 4 steals and 7 blocks.
Can the Lakers Lock in a Home Win?
The Lakers fell to 10-5 on the season after a 119-118 loss to the Magic on Thursday. Despite being favored by 5.5 points, L.A. couldn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 237.5 exceeded the O/U line of 216.5.
After leading 67-60 at halftime, the Lakers were outscored 29-21 in the 3rd quarter. They entered the 4th quarter down 89-88 and played the Magic evenly in the final period, with both teams scoring 30 points.
Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 39 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field in their 119-118 loss to the Magic. LeBron James added 31 points, 10 rebounds, and hit 5 threes at a 55.6% clip, scoring 14 points in the 4th quarter.
The Lakers shot 50.6% overall and connected on 13 threes, shooting 41.9% from deep. Dalton Knecht contributed 17 points, making 3 threes in the game.
The Lakers gave up 119 points to the Magic on Thursday, including 36 in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 4th, despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter where they allowed just 24 points. Overall, Orlando shot 47% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Magic hit 15 threes at a 37% clip. The Lakers sent Orlando to the line 21 times, where they made 18 free throws. Los Angeles allowed 15 offensive rebounds while recording 4 steals and 6 blocks.