Following a slow start, the Nuggets have found full gear. Denver is one of the hottest teams on the NBA betting board. Offensively they have been quite good all season. But defensively, it took a while to find the groove. Center Nikola Jokic makes the Nuggets a threat any time they take the floor. Naturally, the expectations are sky-high for the Lakers this season. After a hot start, the defending NBA champions have lost significant wagering value. LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been at full value. However, they aren’t getting much support.
Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, February 4, 2021, 10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California |
| Nuggets at Lakers TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Nuggets | +5 (-110) | 218½ (-110) | +170 |  |
| Lakers | -5 (-110) | 218½ (-110) | -200 | |
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Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, the highly popular Lakers will draw most sports betting handle as the power home chalk.
Denver Nuggets Team Overview
Denver has perked up after a slow start. To illustrate, the Nuggets have covered six of their last seven games. Six of their previous seven games cleared the total. Now Denver is 12-8 straight up, 10-10 against the spread, and 15-5 over the total. NBA metrics show the Nuggets 4th for scoring offense and 19th for points allowed. Center Nikola Jokic leads with 26.8 points and 11.8 rebounds per game.
Los Angeles Lakers Team Overview
Late on, the Lakers have covered only two of their last seven games. Five of their previous six NBA betting matchups went under the total. On the whole, the Lakers are 15-6 straight up, 10-11 against the spread, and 6-15 under the total. LA ranks 14th for scoring offense but 2nd for points allowed. Forward LeBron James leads with 25.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game. While forward Anthony Davis adds 22.2 points 9.1 rebounds per contest. Of great concern for LA is their lack of secondary scoring depth.
Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers Betting Trends
- The Nuggets are 54-52-6 on the board
- Denver is 41-36-3 against the spread vs. the Western Conference
- On the road, the Nuggets are 19-21-2 vs. the odds
- As dogs, Denver is 22-20-2 against the spread
- Denver is 62-47-2 over the total
- The Nuggets are 23-19 over the total on the road
- Denver is 46-32-2 to the over against the Western Conference
- The Nuggets are 24-18-2 over the number as dogs
- The Lakers are 20-18-1 against the spread at home
- Los Angeles is 48-52-2 on the board as a favorite
- LA is 43-30-2 vs. the odds against the Western Conference
- The Lakers are 33-42-0 under the total against the Western Conference
- Los Angeles is 17-22 to the under as a home team
- As chalk, the Lakers are 43-59 under the total
Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers Head-to-Head vs. Spread
- The Nuggets have covered just four of their last nine against the Lakers
- Seven of the last eight in this series cleared the total
- Denver has covered four of their last six games at LA
- Four of the last five between these teams at LA went over the total
Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers SBG Free Pick
As mentioned earlier, the Nuggets get the money in this series.
Nuggets at Lakers SBG Best Bet: Denver Nuggets.