The 2023/24 NBA regular season tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday night when the defending champion Denver Nuggets host the LA Lakers from Ball Arena. With the Nuggets as 5.5-point home favorites and the total sitting at 228.5 what is the best bet from Denver? Keep reading for our Lakers vs. Nuggets prediction.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
501 Los Angeles Lakers (+5.5) at 502 Denver Nuggets (-5.5); o/u 228.5
7:30 p.m. ET, Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Lakers vs. Nuggets Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 57% 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.
LA Lakers DFS SPIN
Lebron James led the Lakers in scoring and assists, finishing the contest with 19 points and six assists in their final preseason game against the Suns last Thursday. James will begin his 21st NBA season against the Nuggets, at 38-years of age, which is now the oldest active NBA player in the league.
Denver Nuggets DFS SPIN
Nikola Jokic had a big performance in the final tune up game for the Nuggets. Jokic scored 25 points, 14 rebounds and 8 assists in only 28 minutes of play. The defending champion Nuggets will look for another big year from their stars such as Jokic, Murray and Michael Porter.
Lakers vs. Nuggets Betting Trends
Denver is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games against LA.
The Lakers are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games in Denver.
The total has gone under in 3 of the last 5 games in this matchup.
Lakers vs. Nuggets Prediction:
A rematch of the Western Conference finals will go down to tip off the NBA regular season. The Nuggets dominated that series sweeping the Lakers and ultimately defeating the Heat in the finals.
However, for the Lakers this is a new year and I personally like what they did in the offseason bringing in a stronger shooting presence with players such as Cam Reddish, Gabe Vincent, and Christian Wood. Defensively, they also made some improvements with the additions of Taurean Prince and Jaxson Hayes.
Take the Lakers in this one. LA has revenge fresh on their mind after getting swept and will be reminded about it during the pregame ring ceremony. The new look Lakers did more in the offseason to improve, and they will be ready to go for the opener.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: Lakers +5.5
