The Los Angeles Lakers will look to make it six wins in a row when they visit the Western Conference-leading Denver Nuggets on Monday.
L.A.’s current five=game win streak has them .5 games outside the Western Conference play-in picture, sitting at 19-21 on the season now. Denver’s 26-13 record has them atop the West, but with plenty of competition not far behind.
The Nuggets have been on a roll too with wins in eight of their last 10, and kicked off a three-game home stand Friday with a 13-point victory over Cleveland. L.A. is coming off back-to-back outings in which they scored 130 points, last playing Saturday at Sacramento in a 136-134 dub.
Tip-off at Ball Arena goes down at 9 p.m. EST. The Nuggets are 8.5-point favourites on home court with the spread at 239.5 on the NBA odds.
Lakers vs. Nuggets NBA Betting Odds
Playing Denver at home is the ultimate heat check for the Lakers, as the Nuggets have won 10 straight home games and are 16-3 on home court this season. Meanwhile L.A. is still sub .500 on the road at 9-13. Nine of the Lakers last 11 road games have finished over the total too, as well as six of the last seven Lakers–Nuggets contests played in Denver.
Monday’s the last of four regular season meetings between these clubs, with L.A. holding a 2-1 advantage in the first three clashes. L.A. scored at least 121 points in both their victories over Denver, with LeBron James leading them in scoring with a combined 56 points in the pair of victories. Los Angeles has come out winners in 11 of their last 16 meetings with Denver.
Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers have averaged 125.8 points per game over their five-game streak, with James scoring at least 37 points in three of those wins. The 38-year-old James is seventh in the NBA with 29.1 points per game, which also leads the Lakers. L.A. is fifth in the league with 116.9 points per game.
But James’ dominant performance isn’t the reason why the Lakers offence is rolling lately — it’s the supporting cast. Thomas Bryant, who’s continuing to fill in for an injured Anthony Davis, is averaging nearly 22 points and 13 rebounds per contest this month. Starting point guard Dennis Schroder is also averaging nearly 24 points a night in January. Even Russell Westbrook scored 23 on Saturday at Sacramento.
Denver Nuggets
Denver’s also pretty solid when it comes to scoring, ranking seventh in the NBA with 116.7 points per game. Of course having Nikola Jokic, who’s currently got the second-best MVP odds at +225, makes all the difference but the big man is finally getting help from a complete cast of teammates. Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and Michael Porter Jr. are all averaging over 16 points a night and Jokic is the team leader with 25.3 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 9.5 assists per game.
Jokic recorded his league-leading 10th triple-double of the season in Denver’s most recent contest, finishing with 28 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. The Nuggets also converted on 17 of 35 three-point attempts, and remain the NBA’s lone squad shooting above 40 per cent from the arc this season.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Lakers vs. Nuggets?
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LOS ANGELES LAKERS
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DENVER NUGGETS
123
Score Prediction
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 9 Jan 12:46am | LAL | -8.5 -110 | O +239.5 -110 |
| Closing 10 Jan 1:52am | LAL | -13 -118 | U +237 -113 |
- Regular Season
Lakers Team Leaders
| Points |
29.53 |
| Assists |
6.94 |
| Rebounds |
12.43 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.41 |
| Blocks |
2.04 |
| Points |
24.83 |
| Assists |
9.86 |
| Rebounds |
11.91 |
| FG% |
77.3 |
| Steals |
1.46 |
| Blocks |
0.72 |
- Regular Season
Nuggets Team Leaders
| Points |
29.53 |
| Assists |
6.94 |
| Rebounds |
12.43 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.41 |
| Blocks |
2.04 |
| Points |
24.83 |
| Assists |
9.86 |
| Rebounds |
11.91 |
| FG% |
77.3 |
| Steals |
1.46 |
| Blocks |
0.72 |
Injuries
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
D'Angelo Russell (PG)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Mo Bamba (C)
Jamal Murray (SG)
Reggie Jackson (PG)
Jamal Murray (SG)
Vlatko Cancar (SF)
Michael Porter Jr. (PF)
Vlatko Cancar (SF)
Aaron Gordon (PF)
Michael Porter Jr. (PF)
Aaron Gordon (PF)
Jamal Murray (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Fri | Foot - 23 / 03 / 23 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Davis has been dealing with a right foot injury, but he is still expected to lace up versus the Thunder on Friday. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Wed | Foot - 21 / 03 / 23 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Davis has a right foot stress injury, but he is projected to lace up against the Suns on Wednesday. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Sun | Foot - 18 / 03 / 23 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is predicted he will be available against the Magic on Sunday. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Fri | Foot - 15 / 03 / 23 | 0-0 | 0-0 | + - |
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Davis missed the last contest due to a foot injury, but it is predicted that he will be available Friday against the Mavericks. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Tues | Foot - 13 / 03 / 23 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Davis has a right foot stress injury, but he is projected to lace up against the Pelicans on Tuesday. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Sun | Foot - 11 / 03 / 23 | 3-2 | 1-4 | + - |
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Davis has a right foot stress injury, but he is projected to lace up against the Knicks on Sunday. |
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| D'Angelo Russell (PG) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 11 / 03 / 23 | 3-2 | 1-4 | + - |
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Russell is expected to take on the Knicks on Sunday despite a right ankle sprain. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Fri | Foot - 09 / 03 / 23 | 3-2 | 1-4 | + - |
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Davis has a right foot injury, but he is projected to lace up against the Raptors on Friday. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Tues | Foot - 06 / 03 / 23 | 3-2 | 1-4 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot injury, but he is expected to suit up Tuesday versus the Grizzlies. |
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| Mo Bamba (C) | Mid April | Ankle - 05 / 03 / 23 | 3-2 | 1-4 | + - |
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Bamba is idle with a high left ankle sprain, and he is expected to remain sidelined for at least four weeks. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Jamal Murray (SG) | Prob Thurs | Knee - 15 / 03 / 23 | 0-0 | 0-0 | + - |
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Murray is managing a left knee injury, but it is not expected to impact his status for Thursday's showdown with the Pistons. |
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| Reggie Jackson (PG) | Prob Tues | Oblique - 13 / 03 / 23 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Jackson is bothered by a left oblique contusion, but it is anticipated that he will lace up for Tuesday's clash with the Raptors. |
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| Jamal Murray (SG) | Prob Tues | Knee - 12 / 03 / 23 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
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Murray exited the last contest with left knee soreness, but it is likely that he will face the Raptors on Tuesday. |
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| Vlatko Cancar (SF) | Prob Sun | Wrist - 11 / 03 / 23 | 0-3 | 2-1 | + - |
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Cancar is expected to take part in Sunday's clash with the Knicks despite a right wrist sprain. |
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| Michael Porter Jr. (PF) | Prob Wed | Illness - 07 / 03 / 23 | 1-4 | 3-2 | + - |
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Porter is nursing an illness, but it is not expected to impact his availability against the Bulls on Wednesday. |
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| Vlatko Cancar (SF) | Ques Fri | Wrist - 02 / 03 / 23 | 2-4 | 4-2 | + - |
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Cancar missed the last three games with a right wrist sprain, and it is unknown if he will play against the Spurs on Friday. |
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| Aaron Gordon (PF) | Prob Fri | Ribs - 02 / 03 / 23 | 2-4 | 4-2 | + - |
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Gordon is dealing with a left rib contusion, but he is still expected to take the court against the Grizzlies on Friday. |
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| Michael Porter Jr. (PF) | Prob Fri | Heel - 02 / 03 / 23 | 2-4 | 4-2 | + - |
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Porter Jr. is managing an injury to his left heel, but he is projected to be in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Grizzlies. |
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| Aaron Gordon (PF) | Prob Tues | Ribs - 27 / 02 / 23 | 3-5 | 5-3 | + - |
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Gordon is nursing a left rib contusion, but it is not expected to impact his status for Tuesday's contest with the Rockets. |
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| Jamal Murray (SG) | Ques Tues | Back - 27 / 02 / 23 | 3-5 | 5-3 | + - |
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Murray is dealing with lower back pain, and it remains to be seen if he will be available against the Rockets on Tuesday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 9 Jan 12:46am LAL -8.5 -110 O +239.5 -110 Closing 10 Jan 1:52am LAL -13 -118 U +237 -113 -
- Regular Season
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 29.53
Assists 6.94
Rebounds 12.43
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.41
Blocks 2.04
Points 24.83
Assists 9.86
Rebounds 11.91
FG% 77.3
Steals 1.46
Blocks 0.72
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- Regular Season
Nuggets Team Leaders
Points 29.53
Assists 6.94
Rebounds 12.43
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.41
Blocks 2.04
Points 24.83
Assists 9.86
Rebounds 11.91
FG% 77.3
Steals 1.46
Blocks 0.72
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Injuries
Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Fri Foot - 23 / 03 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Wed Foot - 21 / 03 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Sun Foot - 18 / 03 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Fri Foot - 15 / 03 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Tues Foot - 13 / 03 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Sun Foot - 11 / 03 / 23D'Angelo Russell (PG)
Prob Sun Ankle - 11 / 03 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Fri Foot - 09 / 03 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Tues Foot - 06 / 03 / 23Mo Bamba (C)
Mid April Ankle - 05 / 03 / 23Jamal Murray (SG)
Prob Thurs Knee - 15 / 03 / 23Reggie Jackson (PG)
Prob Tues Oblique - 13 / 03 / 23Jamal Murray (SG)
Prob Tues Knee - 12 / 03 / 23Vlatko Cancar (SF)
Prob Sun Wrist - 11 / 03 / 23Michael Porter Jr. (PF)
Prob Wed Illness - 07 / 03 / 23Vlatko Cancar (SF)
Ques Fri Wrist - 02 / 03 / 23Aaron Gordon (PF)
Prob Fri Ribs - 02 / 03 / 23Michael Porter Jr. (PF)
Prob Fri Heel - 02 / 03 / 23Aaron Gordon (PF)
Prob Tues Ribs - 27 / 02 / 23Jamal Murray (SG)
Ques Tues Back - 27 / 02 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Fri Foot - 23 / 03 / 23 1-2 1-2 + - Davis has been dealing with a right foot injury, but he is still expected to lace up versus the Thunder on Friday.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Wed Foot - 21 / 03 / 23 1-2 1-2 + - Davis has a right foot stress injury, but he is projected to lace up against the Suns on Wednesday.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Sun Foot - 18 / 03 / 23 1-0 1-0 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is predicted he will be available against the Magic on Sunday.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Fri Foot - 15 / 03 / 23 0-0 0-0 + - Davis missed the last contest due to a foot injury, but it is predicted that he will be available Friday against the Mavericks.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Tues Foot - 13 / 03 / 23 1-1 1-1 + - Davis has a right foot stress injury, but he is projected to lace up against the Pelicans on Tuesday.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Sun Foot - 11 / 03 / 23 3-2 1-4 + - Davis has a right foot stress injury, but he is projected to lace up against the Knicks on Sunday.
D'Angelo Russell (PG) Prob Sun Ankle - 11 / 03 / 23 3-2 1-4 + - Russell is expected to take on the Knicks on Sunday despite a right ankle sprain.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Fri Foot - 09 / 03 / 23 3-2 1-4 + - Davis has a right foot injury, but he is projected to lace up against the Raptors on Friday.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Tues Foot - 06 / 03 / 23 3-2 1-4 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot injury, but he is expected to suit up Tuesday versus the Grizzlies.
Mo Bamba (C) Mid April Ankle - 05 / 03 / 23 3-2 1-4 + - Bamba is idle with a high left ankle sprain, and he is expected to remain sidelined for at least four weeks.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jamal Murray (SG) Prob Thurs Knee - 15 / 03 / 23 0-0 0-0 + - Murray is managing a left knee injury, but it is not expected to impact his status for Thursday's showdown with the Pistons.
Reggie Jackson (PG) Prob Tues Oblique - 13 / 03 / 23 0-1 1-0 + - Jackson is bothered by a left oblique contusion, but it is anticipated that he will lace up for Tuesday's clash with the Raptors.
Jamal Murray (SG) Prob Tues Knee - 12 / 03 / 23 0-2 2-0 + - Murray exited the last contest with left knee soreness, but it is likely that he will face the Raptors on Tuesday.
Vlatko Cancar (SF) Prob Sun Wrist - 11 / 03 / 23 0-3 2-1 + - Cancar is expected to take part in Sunday's clash with the Knicks despite a right wrist sprain.
Michael Porter Jr. (PF) Prob Wed Illness - 07 / 03 / 23 1-4 3-2 + - Porter is nursing an illness, but it is not expected to impact his availability against the Bulls on Wednesday.
Vlatko Cancar (SF) Ques Fri Wrist - 02 / 03 / 23 2-4 4-2 + - Cancar missed the last three games with a right wrist sprain, and it is unknown if he will play against the Spurs on Friday.
Aaron Gordon (PF) Prob Fri Ribs - 02 / 03 / 23 2-4 4-2 + - Gordon is dealing with a left rib contusion, but he is still expected to take the court against the Grizzlies on Friday.
Michael Porter Jr. (PF) Prob Fri Heel - 02 / 03 / 23 2-4 4-2 + - Porter Jr. is managing an injury to his left heel, but he is projected to be in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Grizzlies.
Aaron Gordon (PF) Prob Tues Ribs - 27 / 02 / 23 3-5 5-3 + - Gordon is nursing a left rib contusion, but it is not expected to impact his status for Tuesday's contest with the Rockets.
Jamal Murray (SG) Ques Tues Back - 27 / 02 / 23 3-5 5-3 + - Murray is dealing with lower back pain, and it remains to be seen if he will be available against the Rockets on Tuesday.