Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers Pick For 11/23/2024

• Date: November 23, 2024
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

Betting Odds

Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Win Probabilities

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Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview

The Denver Nuggets, currently holding an 8-6 record, are set to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers, who stand at 10-5, in a Saturday night showdown at the Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 PM ET. The Nuggets are coming off a tough back-to-back, having played just the night before, which might present a challenge in terms of player fatigue and overall performance.

The Lakers, favored at home, are looking to capitalize on their recent run of good form, winning 10 of their last 15 games. The Nuggets, on the other hand, have been struggling, dropping three of their last four contests, including a narrow 123-120 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The Lakers also faced a close defeat in their last outing, falling 119-118 to the Orlando Magic.

Oddsmakers have set the spread at Lakers -4.0, reflecting their status as favorites. The moneyline odds give the Lakers a 61% implied probability of winning, while the Nuggets sit at a 39% chance. Bettors looking for value might consider the Nuggets' moneyline at +150, though the back-to-back scenario could be a significant hurdle.

One of the most intriguing betting angles for this matchup is the player prop market for Anthony Davis's points. The prop total for Davis opened at over 26.5 points with odds of -120, but sharp bettors have pushed it to 27.5 points at -115. This suggests confidence in Davis's scoring ability against a potentially fatigued Nuggets defense.

As the Lakers aim to maintain their strong home performance and the Nuggets look to overcome their recent struggles, this matchup promises to deliver an exciting night of basketball action.

Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction

Final Score: Denver Nuggets 118.44 vs Los Angeles Lakers 121.17

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