Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/20

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to play against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 10:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on NBC. The Lakers come into this game with a record of 25-16. They recently won against the Toronto Raptors, 110-93. The Nuggets hold a 29-14 record and will aim to bounce back after a loss to the Charlotte Hornets, 110-87.

Lakers vs Nuggets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets
  • Venue: Ball Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Lakers Spread: -2.0 (-114), Nuggets Spread: +2.0 (-108), Lakers MoneyLine: -139, Nuggets MoneyLine: +117, Over/Under: 228.5

Los Angeles Lakers Team Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into their next game against the Denver Nuggets after a mixed bag of results. They recently secured a win against the Toronto Raptors with a score of 110-93. In that game, Deandre Ayton had a standout performance with 25 points and a perfect field goal percentage.

Throughout the season, the Lakers have averaged 116.3 points per game, placing them 16th in the league. Their field goal percentage is impressive at 49.6%, ranking them 2nd. However, their defense has allowed 116.7 points per game, which puts them at 19th in the league.

Luka Dončić leads the team with an average of 33.3 points per game, while LeBron James contributes 22.6 points per game. Austin Reaves is out due to a calf strain, which could impact their depth. The Lakers will look to improve their defense and continue their efficient shooting in their upcoming game.

Denver Nuggets Team Preview

The Denver Nuggets are coming off a tough loss against the Charlotte Hornets, where they scored 87 points. They made 40.5% of their shots in that game. Jalen Pickett stood out with 12 points and seven assists.

In their previous game, the Nuggets secured a win against the Washington Wizards, scoring 121 points. Jamal Murray was the star with 42 points and six assists. The team shot 52.9% from the field in that game.

The Nuggets have the top offense in the league, scoring 121.7 points per game. They lead the league in field goal percentage at 50.0% and three-point percentage at 39.8%. However, they will miss key players like Nikola Jokić and Jonas Valančiūnas due to injuries.

BTB Betting Pick

The Lakers are favored by 2 points against the Nuggets. With the Lakers allowing 116.7 points per game and the Nuggets scoring 121.7 points per game, the Nuggets’ offense may find success. Therefore, picking the Nuggets to cover the +2.0 spread at -108 seems reasonable.

The over/under for this game is set at 228.5 points. The Lakers and Nuggets both allow over 116 points per game, indicating a high-scoring game. With both teams having strong offensive stats, taking the over at 228.5 points at -110 is the recommendation.