The Los Angeles Lakers are heading to Mile High to take on the Denver Nuggets in this Western Conference showdown. The Lakers are coming off an eight-point win against the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102. As for the Nuggets, they have been on fire as of late. Denver has won nine games in a row and is coming off a 14-point win against the Charlotte Hornets, 129-115. We have seen these two teams compete against each other in the playoffs the past few seasons, so it should be a great game. Let’s dive into it and cook up a winning slip!
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Los Angeles Lakers | +7 (-112) | Over 240.5 (-112) | +210 |
| Denver Nuggets | -7 (-108) | Under 240.5 (-108) | -258 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Match Details
- Fixture: Los Angeles Lakers @ Denver Nuggets
- Date and Time: February 22nd, 2025 @ 8:30 PM EST
Key Stats
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a win that snapped their two-game skid against the Portland Trail Blazers, 110-102. LeBron James was excellent with 40 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 stocks. Austin Reaves was fantastic as well with 32 points, 7 assists, and 4 stocks. Rui Hachimura led the team with 12 rebounds, he also scored 6 points and shot 3/7 from the flow, 0/3 from three. With a record of 33-21 on the season, they currently sit in 5th place in the Western Conference. When Luka starts to play as good as we know he is, this is a dangerous team.
Defensively, this is a solid team. They rank 12th in points allowed per game, 15th in opponent field goal %, 9th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 21st in blocks per game, 24th in steals per game, 26th in rebounds per game, and 15th in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, LeBron James and Luka Doncic have been listed as probable for this important game against the Nuggets. Over their last ten games, the Lakers have a record of 7-3 in that stretch, including 7-3-0 against the spread in that same time frame.
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are coming off a dominant stretch of basketball. They are winners of nine in a row, including a 129-115 win against the Charlotte Hornets. Nikola Jokic was great with 29 points, 17 rebounds, and 9 assists. Jamal Murray was almost perfect with 34 points on 12/18 shooting, 7/10 from three. Russell Westbrook was solid in terms of his winning impact. He finished with 8 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists, and a +17 when he’s on the floor. With a record of 37-19 in the season, Denver sits 3rd in the Western Conference.
Defensively, they have been a middle-of-the-pack team. They rank 22nd in points allowed per game, 11th in opponent field goal %, 17th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 19th in blocks per game, 12th in steals per game, 3rd in rebounds per game, and 17th in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, Peyton Watson is the only player that has been ruled out for this game. Meanwhile, Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray have been listed as probable for this game. Over their last ten games, they have a record of 9-1, including 6-4-0 against the spread.
Prediction
The Denver Nuggets will win this game, but the Los Angeles Lakers will cover the 7-point spread in this game. Despite the form of LeBron James as of late, Denver at home is nearly unbeatable. At home, they have a record of 20-8 and are one of the best offenses in the NBA. They are in the top 3 of points per game, field goal %, 3-point field goal %, assists per game, and offensive rating. Despite the Nuggets’ success against the Lakers, I believe that this will be the game Luka breaks free of this slump. Denver wins but the Lakers cover the 7-point spread.
Final Pick
Los Angeles Lakers +7 (-112)
