Los Angeles Lakers (0-0) vs Denver Nuggets (0-0)
Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets 10-24-2023: The Nuggets finished last season with a 53-29 record and were placed on the first place of the West. They were 34-7 at home, 45-37 against the spread and 37-44-1 in over/under. They are coming off a road victory against the Los Angeles Clippers with a 103-90 score, beating the odds. Nikola Jokic led the team with 25 points, adding 14 rebounds and 8 assists in 28 minutes. Last season he led the team in scoring with 24.8 ppg, in assists made with 9.8 and in rebounding with 11.9 per game. Jamal Murray added 20 ppg, 4 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game. The Nuggets scored 115.9 ppg offensively while allowing 112.6 ppg defensively. They had a 50.5% field goal percentage and a 38.1% 3-point percentage.
The Lakers finished last season with a 43-39 record and were placed on the 7th place of the West. They had a 20-21 road record last season, 40-41-1 against the spread and 43-38-1 in over/under. They are coming off a defeat against the Phoenix Suns with a 100-123 score, not beating the odds. LeBron James led the team in scoring with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Last Season he led the team in scoring with 28.9 ppg, adding 8.3 rebounds and a team-high 6.8 assists per game. Anthony Davis followed with 25.9 ppg and a team-high 12.5 rebounds per game. The Lakers averaged 117.2 ppg offensively while allowing 116.6 ppg defensively. They had a 48.2% field goal percentage and a 34.6% 3-point percentage.
The Nuggets led the Lakers 6-2 wins last season, winning all four games in Denver, but they were 2-2 against the spread. Get your free basketball picks for their upcoming matchups!
NBA Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets 10-24-2023 Game Info
| When: | Tuesday, October 24, 2023 7:30 PM ET |
| Where: | Ball Arena in Denver |
| TV: | NBALP |
| Stream: | NBA.TV |
NBA Odds/Point Spread: Denver Nuggets -5 – Over/Under: 228
Raptors Betting Trends:
The Denver Nuggets have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 67 of their last 98 games (+32.01 Units / 29% ROI)
The Denver Nuggets have hit the Moneyline in 40 of their last 46 games at home (+26.20 Units / 18% ROI)
Nuggets have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 50 games at home (+11.69 Units / 21% ROI)
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The Denver Nuggets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 43 of their last 74 games (+9.90 Units / 12% ROI)
Nuggets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 98 games (-44.27 Units / -40% ROI)
The Denver Nuggets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 52 games (-20.50 Units / -25% ROI)
The Denver Nuggets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 43 of their last 100 games (-19.40 Units / -17% ROI)
Nuggets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 18 of their last 50 games at home (-17.86 Units / -32% ROI)
The Denver Nuggets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 50 of their last 92 games (-17.65 Units / -10% ROI).
Lakers Betting Trends:
The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 50 of their last 87 games (+18.85 Units / 13% ROI)
Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 28 of their last 42 away games (+13.70 Units / 30% ROI)
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The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 37 of their last 60 games (+12.27 Units / 15% ROI)
The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 42 away games (-17.80 Units / -39% ROI)
Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 63 games (-16.60 Units / -24% ROI)
The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Team Total Under in 39 of their last 87 games (-16.60 Units / -17% ROI)
The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 60 games (-16.13 Units / -24% ROI).
Head-to-Head Betting Trends:
Lakers are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Denver.
Under is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings in Denver.
NBA Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets 10-24-2023 Betting Picks:
I’m expecting a close game on opening night here in Denver, and as the Lakers have the ATS advantage in their recent meetings, I’m taking them to cover the spread with our expert sports picks.
Free Pick and Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers +5.