Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
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The Denver Nuggets host the Los Angeles Lakers in this intra-conference NBA clash on Wednesday. The Nuggets are third in the Western Conference standings at 29–14, while the Lakers are sixth at 25–16. Check out our prediction for the game below.
The Denver Nuggets fell to a heavy 23-point home defeat to the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Brandon Miller scored a game-high 23 points, inspiring the Hornets to a 110–87 victory over the hosts.
The defeat to Charlotte brought Denver's four-game winning run to an end. The 2023 champions will be itching to bounce back on Wednesday. They have won nine of their last 10 home games against the Lakers.
After back-to-back defeats to the Charlotte Hornets and the Portland Trail Blazers, the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back with a 17-point home victory over the Toronto Raptors in their last game. They shot 48% from the field and 39% from deep to see off the Raptors 110–93.
However, JJ Redick's charges' trip to Denver will be overshadowed by their recent poor run on the road. They have lost five of their last six away games, including each of their last three away trips.
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Denver Nuggets v Los Angeles Lakers Best Betting Odds
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2.4 | 1.61 |
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2.26 | 1.64 |
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2.26 | 1.64 |
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2.21 | 1.7 |
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2.23 | 1.66 |
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Who will win the Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Basketball game?
Our prediction for the Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers match is: Denver Nuggets wins.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers game on 20/01/2026 of the current NBA season:
- Denver Nuggets has a 57.55% chance to pick up the win against Los Angeles Lakers according to Bet365 ⭐ with the odds of 2.4.
- There is a probability of 42.45% ⭐ for Los Angeles Lakers to win vs Denver Nuggets with odds of 1.7 at Tonybet.
Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Form
Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers's standings in the NBA
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0.659 | 82 | 54 | 28 | 12 |
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0.646 | 82 | 53 | 29 | 3 |
Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers Last Matches
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Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
J. Pickett
J. Murray
S. Jones
P. Watson
A. Gordon
M. Smart
J. Laravia
L. James
Substitutes
J. Strawther
H. Tyson
K. Bufkin
D. Knecht
G. Vincent
B. James
D. Timme
M. Kleber
R. Hachimura
J. Vanderbilt
Denver Nuggets - Los Angeles Lakers Key Points
- The Denver Nuggets have won four of their last five games.
- The Denver Nuggets have won four of their last six home games.
- The Los Angeles Lakers have lost their last three away games.
- The Lakers have lost nine of their last 10 away games against the Nuggets.
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Our Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
The Denver Nuggets will look to return to winning ways after Monday's defeat and equally strengthen their bid for a top-six finish. David Adelman's team are on top of their game despite that setback, with four wins from their last five fixtures and have posted a decent recent home record as well.
In addition to their recent dwindling fortunes on the road, Los Angeles Lakers have struggled with a poor run of results in their last 10 away games against the Nuggets, losing nine. Our Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles prediction is Denver Nuggets wins.
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