Nuggets vs Lakers Wednesday Prediction | NBA Picks Today, Best Bets
John Canady
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The Denver Nuggets are set for a Wednesday night conference showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers. Denver heads into this matchup with a 3-2 record in their last five games, looking to build momentum ahead of the postseason. They can add another win to their record against a shorthanded Lakers team. Meanwhile, Los Angeles has seemingly weathered the storm the best they can without LeBron James on the court, winning two straight games ahead of this battle.
Regardless of who’s on the court and who’s not, expect both squads to put forth their best effort, as only one game separates them in the Western Conference standings.
Nuggets vs Lakers
- Location: crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, California
- Where to Watch: ESPN
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Spread: Nuggets -2 | Total: 234
- Moneyline: Nuggets -126 | Lakers +108
Please be aware that betting odds may change after the publication of this article.
Nuggets vs Lakers Best Bet: Lakers ML +108
The Lakers enter this matchup as the underdogs despite being the home team, and in large part, it’s due to their laundry list of an injury report. However, the Nuggets have a loaded injury report of their own, and with the Los Angeles fans at crypto.com Arena behind them, it wouldn’t be a shock to see JJ Redick’s squad find a way to pull off the win in this matchup. Between this matchup being the final game of the season series, mixed with the fact playoff seeding is affected by the outcome of this game, there’s plenty of motivation for the Lakers to take care of the job.
Nuggets vs Lakers Best Total Bet: Under 234
Both teams have the firepower to score at a high rate when fully healthy, but with both squads navigating injuries, it won’t be a shock to see this matchup finish under the 234-point set total. A final score of 118-110 seems realistic in this battle.
Nuggets Best Player Bet: Nikola Jokic 30+ Points +126
There’s no denying that Nikola Jokic may be the most dominant player in the league. Averaging 29.1 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 10.3 assists on the season, it’s clear the big man can take over a game at any time. Jokic tends to prioritize getting his teammates involved, but he’ll also exploit mismatches and take matters into his own hands when he sees an opportunity. Against a Lakers squad whose glaring weakness is their frontcourt, Jokic could be in store for a big game, especially coming off a 40-point performance in his last matchup.
Lakers Best Player Bet: Austin Reaves 4+ Threes Made +104
Austin Reaves has elevated his play lately, doing everything he can to help the Lakers stay afloat until the injury bug leaves Los Angeles. The Oklahoma product has finished with 4+ threes in each of his last four games and five of his previous six. With the Nuggets likely to prioritize slowing down Luka Doncic on defense, it could open up the opportunity for Reaves to have another big-scoring night.
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