Lakers vs. Nuggets Prediction & Odds
The total for Monday night’s Lakers-Nuggets matchup is sitting at a whopping 239.5 points but the over has been profitable in previous meetings between these two teams.
Will the over hit tonight at 9:00 p.m. ET in Denver, CO?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
559 Los Angeles Lakers (+9) at 560 Denver Nuggets (-9); o/u 239.5
9:00 p.m. ET, Monday, January 9, 2023
Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Lakers vs. Nuggets Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 67% of public bettors are currently backing the Lakers when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Los Angeles Lakers DFS Spin
LeBron James (left ankle soreness) is probable for Monday’s game against the Nuggets. We’ve been down this road before with James and his sore left ankle. Monday night, he’ll be on the court for a team that has won five straight games, likely hitting the high-30s in minutes. Should something change, even more would be asked of Dennis Schroder, Thomas Bryant, and Russell Westbrook.
Denver Nuggets DFS Spin
Nikola Jokic accounted for 28 points (10-of-17 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), 15 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals, and three 3-pointers in Friday’s 121-108 win over the Cavaliers. Jokic averaged a triple-double for the month of December and recorded his 10th triple-double of the season Friday night. He’s been the top fantasy player in 9-cat formats over the last month and is ranked second behind Anthony Davis in season-long value. Jokic led seven double-digit scorers in Friday’s win, with Jamal Murray (18/4/2/1/2 with two 3-pointers in 32 minutes) playing both ends of a back-to-back for the first time this season. The Nuggets own the West’s best record, and Michael Malone’s team looks like a true contender with the two-time MVP leading the way.
Lakers vs. Nuggets NBA Betting Trends
Lakers are 1-4-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Denver
Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games
Lakers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall
Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games
Lakers vs. Nuggets NBA Prediction:
The over is 29-12-2 in the last 43 meetings between these two teams and is 16-5 in the last 21 meetings in Denver. The over is also 8-3 in the Lakers’ last 11 games overall, is 22-6 in their last 28 road games versus a team with a winning home record and is 9-2 in their last 11 road games. On the other side, the over is 5-1 in the Nuggets’ last six games overall, is 4-1 in their last five home games and is 21-7-2 in their last 30 games versus a team with a losing record.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: LAKERS/NUGGETS OVER 239.5