Denver has lost eight of their last 10 games against the Lakers, including a best-of-seven playoff series in last year's NBA bubble.
The Lakers and Nuggets will meet on Sunday for the second time this season. Denver fell 114-93 in L.A. on Feb. 4, but they’ll be looking for some revenge as the home team this time around.
The Lakers are 3.0-point favourites to win on the NBA odds with a total of 217.0.
NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis
L.A. has been even more dominant on the road than at home this year. The Lakers are 12-2 away from the Staples Center and have covered the spread in eight of those games. L.A. is 13-14 against the spread overall. Despite the stellar road record, scoring has been a bit harder to come by in those games. The Lakers have only hit the Over in two of their 14 road games.
The Nuggets have struggled against L.A. Denver has lost eight of their last 10 games against the Lakers. For the season, the Nuggets are 11-14 ATS and have hit the Over in 17 of 25 games.
Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers have been heating up lately and sit one game back of Utah for the Western Conference lead. L.A. has won seven straight games, including a 115-105 decision over Memphis on Friday. Anthony Davis had a game-high 35 points to go along with nine rebounds. LeBron James had 28 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.
Davis has been a force this season. AD is averaging 22.9 points per game. He also leads the Lakers in rebounds (8.6), steals (1.4) and blocks (1.9).
At the age of 36, James has still not slowed down. James has put up at least 15 points, five rebounds and five assists in every game he has played this season. He leads the Lakers in points per game (25.6) and assists (7.9).
Denver Nuggets
Denver has been inconsistent this year, but is trending in the right direction. The Nuggets have won two straight games with a 133-95 blowout over the Cavaliers on Wednesday, before squeaking by the Thunder 97-95 on Friday. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray each had a game-high 22 points against OKC.
Jokic is having an MVP-caliber season and leads the Nuggets in every major statistical category. Jokic leads the team in points per game (26.7), rebounds (11.3), assists (8.6), steals (1.6) and field goal percentage (56.7).
Perhaps sliding under the radar a bit with Jokic on the team, Murray has also had a big year. Murray averages 18.3 points per game, 4.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists. He is very difficult to contain, as he can make shots from anywhere on the floor.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Lakers vs. Nuggets?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 13 Feb 10:03pm | LAL | -1.5 -110 | O +216 -110 |
| Closing 15 Feb 2:37am | LAL | -3.5 -110 | O +219 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
| Points |
25.02 |
| Assists |
7.78 |
| Rebounds |
10.19 |
| FG% |
62.2 |
| Steals |
1.25 |
| Blocks |
1.64 |
| Points |
26.36 |
| Assists |
8.32 |
| Rebounds |
10.83 |
| FG% |
56.6 |
| Steals |
1.33 |
| Blocks |
1.08 |
| Points |
23.33 |
| Assists |
8 |
| Rebounds |
11 |
| FG% |
61.5 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.6 |
| Points |
29.8 |
| Assists |
5.5 |
| Rebounds |
11.6 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.4 |
| Blocks |
1.25 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Nuggets Team Leaders
| Points |
25.02 |
| Assists |
7.78 |
| Rebounds |
10.19 |
| FG% |
62.2 |
| Steals |
1.25 |
| Blocks |
1.64 |
| Points |
26.36 |
| Assists |
8.32 |
| Rebounds |
10.83 |
| FG% |
56.6 |
| Steals |
1.33 |
| Blocks |
1.08 |
| Points |
23.33 |
| Assists |
8 |
| Rebounds |
11 |
| FG% |
61.5 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.6 |
| Points |
29.8 |
| Assists |
5.5 |
| Rebounds |
11.6 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.4 |
| Blocks |
1.25 |
Injuries
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Kostas Antetokounmpo (PF)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Andre Drummond (C)
Alex Caruso (SG)
Kyle Kuzma (PF)
Kyle Kuzma (PF)
Alfonzo McKinnie (SF)
Marc Gasol (C)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Michael Porter Jr. (PF)
Austin Rivers (PG)
Paul Millsap (PF)
Facundo Campazzo (PG)
Aaron Gordon (PF)
Monte Morris (PG)
Michael Porter Jr. (PF)
Aaron Gordon (PF)
PJ Dozier (SG)
Zeke Nnaji (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) | Ques Thurs | Knee - 02 / 06 / 21 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
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Caldwell-Pope is nursing a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will be active for Game 6 of the Western Conference first round versus the Suns. |
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| Kostas Antetokounmpo (PF) | Out indefinitely | Personal - 31 / 05 / 21 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
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Antetokounmpo is away from the team while tending to a personal matter, and there is no timetable for return. |
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| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) | Prob Tues | Knee - 28 / 05 / 21 | 2-2 | 0-3-1 | + - |
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Caldwell-Pope is nursing a left knee contusion, but he is likely to suit up for Game 5 of the Western Conference first round versus the Suns. |
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| Andre Drummond (C) | Ques Sun | Leg - 20 / 05 / 21 | 3-3 | 0-5-1 | + - |
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Drummond is dealing with a leg injury, and it is unknown if he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Suns. |
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| Alex Caruso (SG) | Prob Sun | Foot - 16 / 05 / 21 | 3-4 | 1-5-1 | + - |
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Caruso is battling left foot soreness, but he is likely to be active for Sunday's game versus the Pelicans. |
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| Kyle Kuzma (PF) | Prob Sun | Back - 16 / 05 / 21 | 3-4 | 1-5-1 | + - |
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Kuzma is bothered by lower-back tightness, but he is projected to be available for Sunday's contest against the Pelicans. |
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| Kyle Kuzma (PF) | Prob Sat | Back - 14 / 05 / 21 | 3-5 | 2-5-1 | + - |
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Kuzma is hindered by lower-back tightness, but he is likely to be in Saturday's lineup versus the Pacers. |
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| Alfonzo McKinnie (SF) | Prob Sun | Foot - 14 / 05 / 21 | 3-5 | 2-5-1 | + - |
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McKinnie was held out of the last game with a right foot sprain, but it is likely that he will take on the Pelicans on Sunday. |
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| Marc Gasol (C) | Prob Sun | Finger - 14 / 05 / 21 | 3-5 | 2-5-1 | + - |
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Gasol missed the last game due to a finger injury, but it is anticipated that he will be available to face the Pelicans on Sunday. |
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| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21 | 4-6 | 3-6-1 | + - |
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Caldwell-Pope is expected to suit up against the Rockets despite an ankle injury. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Michael Porter Jr. (PF) | Prob Wed | Back - 09 / 06 / 21 | 0-3 | 1-2 | + - |
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Porter Jr. is expected to take on the Suns in Game 2 of the Western Conference second round despite a back injury. |
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| Austin Rivers (PG) | Prob Sat | Illness - 21 / 05 / 21 | 4-6 | 7-3 | + - |
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Rivers is ailing from an illness, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Paul Millsap (PF) | Out Fri | Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 | 6-6 | 7-5 | + - |
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Millsap will not take the court versus the Pistons on Friday as he will be handed a day of rest. |
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| Facundo Campazzo (PG) | Out Fri | Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 | 6-6 | 7-5 | + - |
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Campazzo will be held out of the lineup against the Pistons on Friday as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Aaron Gordon (PF) | Out Fri | Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 | 6-6 | 7-5 | + - |
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Gordon will not be available for Friday's matchup with the Pistons as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Monte Morris (PG) | Out Thurs | Rest - 13 / 05 / 21 | 6-7 | 8-5 | + - |
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Morris will not be available for Thursday's contest versus the Timberwolves as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Michael Porter Jr. (PF) | Out Thurs | Rest - 13 / 05 / 21 | 6-7 | 8-5 | + - |
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Porter Jr. will not take the court against the Timberwolves on Thursday as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Aaron Gordon (PF) | Prob Tues | Calf - 09 / 05 / 21 | 6-9 | 10-5 | + - |
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Gordon is dealing with right calf tightness, but he is likely to suit up for Tuesday's battle against the Hornets. |
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| PJ Dozier (SG) | Late June | Groin - 04 / 05 / 21 | 8-10 | 10-8 | + - |
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Dozier is sidelined with a right adductor strain, and he is not expected to be available until the later part of June. |
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| Zeke Nnaji (PF) | Ques Sat | Ankle - 30 / 04 / 21 | 9-11 | 11-9 | + - |
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Nnaji has sat out the previous four games due to a sprained left ankle, and it is up in the air if he will take the court versus the Nets on Saturday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 13 Feb 10:03pm LAL -1.5 -110 O +216 -110 Closing 15 Feb 2:37am LAL -3.5 -110 O +219 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 25.02
Assists 7.78
Rebounds 10.19
FG% 62.2
Steals 1.25
Blocks 1.64
Points 26.36
Assists 8.32
Rebounds 10.83
FG% 56.6
Steals 1.33
Blocks 1.08
Points 23.33
Assists 8
Rebounds 11
FG% 61.5
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.6
Points 29.8
Assists 5.5
Rebounds 11.6
FG% 100
Steals 1.4
Blocks 1.25
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Nuggets Team Leaders
Points 25.02
Assists 7.78
Rebounds 10.19
FG% 62.2
Steals 1.25
Blocks 1.64
Points 26.36
Assists 8.32
Rebounds 10.83
FG% 56.6
Steals 1.33
Blocks 1.08
Points 23.33
Assists 8
Rebounds 11
FG% 61.5
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.6
Points 29.8
Assists 5.5
Rebounds 11.6
FG% 100
Steals 1.4
Blocks 1.25
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Injuries
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Ques Thurs Knee - 02 / 06 / 21Kostas Antetokounmpo (PF)
Out indefinitely Personal - 31 / 05 / 21Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Prob Tues Knee - 28 / 05 / 21Andre Drummond (C)
Ques Sun Leg - 20 / 05 / 21Alex Caruso (SG)
Prob Sun Foot - 16 / 05 / 21Kyle Kuzma (PF)
Prob Sun Back - 16 / 05 / 21Kyle Kuzma (PF)
Prob Sat Back - 14 / 05 / 21Alfonzo McKinnie (SF)
Prob Sun Foot - 14 / 05 / 21Marc Gasol (C)
Prob Sun Finger - 14 / 05 / 21Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Prob Wed Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21Michael Porter Jr. (PF)
Prob Wed Back - 09 / 06 / 21Austin Rivers (PG)
Prob Sat Illness - 21 / 05 / 21Paul Millsap (PF)
Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21Facundo Campazzo (PG)
Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21Aaron Gordon (PF)
Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21Monte Morris (PG)
Out Thurs Rest - 13 / 05 / 21Michael Porter Jr. (PF)
Out Thurs Rest - 13 / 05 / 21Aaron Gordon (PF)
Prob Tues Calf - 09 / 05 / 21PJ Dozier (SG)
Late June Groin - 04 / 05 / 21Zeke Nnaji (PF)
Ques Sat Ankle - 30 / 04 / 21Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) Ques Thurs Knee - 02 / 06 / 21 0-2 0-2 + - Caldwell-Pope is nursing a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will be active for Game 6 of the Western Conference first round versus the Suns.
Kostas Antetokounmpo (PF) Out indefinitely Personal - 31 / 05 / 21 0-2 0-2 + - Antetokounmpo is away from the team while tending to a personal matter, and there is no timetable for return.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) Prob Tues Knee - 28 / 05 / 21 2-2 0-3-1 + - Caldwell-Pope is nursing a left knee contusion, but he is likely to suit up for Game 5 of the Western Conference first round versus the Suns.
Andre Drummond (C) Ques Sun Leg - 20 / 05 / 21 3-3 0-5-1 + - Drummond is dealing with a leg injury, and it is unknown if he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Suns.
Alex Caruso (SG) Prob Sun Foot - 16 / 05 / 21 3-4 1-5-1 + - Caruso is battling left foot soreness, but he is likely to be active for Sunday's game versus the Pelicans.
Kyle Kuzma (PF) Prob Sun Back - 16 / 05 / 21 3-4 1-5-1 + - Kuzma is bothered by lower-back tightness, but he is projected to be available for Sunday's contest against the Pelicans.
Kyle Kuzma (PF) Prob Sat Back - 14 / 05 / 21 3-5 2-5-1 + - Kuzma is hindered by lower-back tightness, but he is likely to be in Saturday's lineup versus the Pacers.
Alfonzo McKinnie (SF) Prob Sun Foot - 14 / 05 / 21 3-5 2-5-1 + - McKinnie was held out of the last game with a right foot sprain, but it is likely that he will take on the Pelicans on Sunday.
Marc Gasol (C) Prob Sun Finger - 14 / 05 / 21 3-5 2-5-1 + - Gasol missed the last game due to a finger injury, but it is anticipated that he will be available to face the Pelicans on Sunday.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) Prob Wed Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21 4-6 3-6-1 + - Caldwell-Pope is expected to suit up against the Rockets despite an ankle injury.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Michael Porter Jr. (PF) Prob Wed Back - 09 / 06 / 21 0-3 1-2 + - Porter Jr. is expected to take on the Suns in Game 2 of the Western Conference second round despite a back injury.
Austin Rivers (PG) Prob Sat Illness - 21 / 05 / 21 4-6 7-3 + - Rivers is ailing from an illness, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Paul Millsap (PF) Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 6-6 7-5 + - Millsap will not take the court versus the Pistons on Friday as he will be handed a day of rest.
Facundo Campazzo (PG) Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 6-6 7-5 + - Campazzo will be held out of the lineup against the Pistons on Friday as he will receive a day of rest.
Aaron Gordon (PF) Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 6-6 7-5 + - Gordon will not be available for Friday's matchup with the Pistons as he will be given a day of rest.
Monte Morris (PG) Out Thurs Rest - 13 / 05 / 21 6-7 8-5 + - Morris will not be available for Thursday's contest versus the Timberwolves as he will be given a day of rest.
Michael Porter Jr. (PF) Out Thurs Rest - 13 / 05 / 21 6-7 8-5 + - Porter Jr. will not take the court against the Timberwolves on Thursday as he will receive a day of rest.
Aaron Gordon (PF) Prob Tues Calf - 09 / 05 / 21 6-9 10-5 + - Gordon is dealing with right calf tightness, but he is likely to suit up for Tuesday's battle against the Hornets.
PJ Dozier (SG) Late June Groin - 04 / 05 / 21 8-10 10-8 + - Dozier is sidelined with a right adductor strain, and he is not expected to be available until the later part of June.
Zeke Nnaji (PF) Ques Sat Ankle - 30 / 04 / 21 9-11 11-9 + - Nnaji has sat out the previous four games due to a sprained left ankle, and it is up in the air if he will take the court versus the Nets on Saturday.