Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview, Odds and Pick

Pepsi Center features an NBA battle between the host Denver Nuggets and the visiting Los Angeles Lakers in basketball betting action on Friday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Denver Nuggets installed as -6.5-point favorites in this particular NBA matchup. The over-under betting line for the total number of point scored was listed by most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook, at 231.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 113-111 win for the Nuggets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Denver Nuggets sport a record of 35-30 and 29-33-3 ATS heading into this matchup, while the Los Angeles Lakers sit at 29-35 and 35-29 ATS on the NBA season. The OVER/UNDER totals betting records are 32-33 for the Denver Nuggets and 34-29-1 for the Los Angeles Lakers. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Denver vs Los Angeles injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 7 (Denver Nuggets) and the No. 12 (Lakers) teams in the league, according to our current NBA betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Denver's No. 10-rated NBA squad against Los Angeles's No. 2-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Denver rates No. 8 in the league with 11.14 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 22 with 9.75 per outing.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Kyle Kuzma scored 20 points and chipped in with 10 rebounds for Los Angeles on Wednesday, leading the Lakers to a 108-107 victory over Orlando at STAPLES Center.

Denver got 36 points from Nikola Jokic en route to a 113-108 loss at the hands of Denver on Wednesday at Pepsi Center.

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