Denver Nuggets vs LA Lakers Prediction NBA Picks 11/23/24

The Denver Nuggets and LA Lakers meet Saturday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Denver Nuggets vs LA Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Denver Nuggets vs LA Lakers Pick.

Denver Nuggets Betting Preview

The Denver Nuggets lost to the Mavericks, beat the Grizzlies, and they play the Knicks, Jazz, and Clippers next. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 116.6 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.7 points and 13.7 rebounds, while Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 18.3 points and 6.9 rebounds. Jamal Murray is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Braun is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.

LA Lakers Betting Preview

The LA Lakers beat the Jazz, lost to the Magic, and they play the Suns, Spurs, and Thunder next. The LA Lakers are averaging 117.3 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 116.2 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 31.3 points and 11.2 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 24 points and 8.3 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 6.1 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

• The Lakers have won nine of their last 10 home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Nuggets have lost each of their last four road games against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
• The Lakers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games at Crypto.com Arena following a home loss.
• The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games.

Denver Nuggets vs LA Lakers Prediction

The LA Lakers should be favored at home with the rest advantage, but they’re going up against the Nuggets, a team that’s owned them over the years. The Nuggets also got Nikola Jokic back last night, which is kind of a big deal. The Lakers have been playing a lot of games close to the vest, and each of their last 5 games has been decided by 6 or fewer points. It’s hard to turn down the Nuggets and the points.