Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers: prediction for the NBA match
Officially, the teams have met in 58 matches, with the home team winning 34 games, while the visitors have won 24 times. As for the last game, it took place on March 3, 2024, at the "Denver Nuggets" home court and ended with a score of 114:124.
Denver Nuggets
Denver defeated the “Lakers” in the first game of the Western Conference quarterfinals with a score of 114:103. Nikola Jokic made the biggest contribution to the victory, scoring 32 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and making seven assists. Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon also recorded double-doubles. The “Nuggets” (57 wins and 25 losses) finished second in the Western Conference standings after the regular season. “Denver” approaches the upcoming match without any significant losses.
Los Angeles Lakers
The “Lakers” defeated “New Orleans” in the play-in game on March 17 (110:106) and advanced to the main stage of the championship. Anthony Davis stood out in the game against the “Nuggets”, recording a double-double (32 points, 14 rebounds, five assists). LeBron James contributed 27 points. The team from California (47 wins and 35 losses) finished seventh in the West. Several bench players are currently sidelined due to injuries.
Prediction
Denver lost the battle for the first place in the West to "Oklahoma" and considers the showdown with the "Lakers" a matter of honor. The "Nuggets" approach the upcoming match as the undisputed favorites. Colorado's basketball players are focused solely on advancing to the next round of the playoffs. The defending champions will secure a confident victory today. Our prediction: "Denver" to win with a handicap (-6.5) points including overtime at 1.76. "Denver" has shown good scoring performance this season. The average is 114.7 points, significantly higher at home with 118.8. This time, the game is expected to be open, and the home advantage factor remains crucial. The Centennial State's basketball players will likely score well against their opponents. Our prediction: "Denver's" individual total to be over 116.5 points including overtime at 1.98. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 1.76. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
