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(41-19) Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers (34-28)
Date: Saturday, March 2nd
Time: 8:30 PM ET
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Moneyline NBA Odds: Nuggets -137 | Lakers +117 (Bet Now!)
NBA ATS Betting Odds: Nuggets -1
Today’s NBA Betting Total (O/U): 23o.5
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Saturday offers up the Denver Nuggets facing the Los Angeles Lakers for the third and final time this season. Denver won the season opener against LA 119-107 and followed it up by winning 114-106 on February 8th in LA.
Both teams just completed back-to-back sets with the Nuggets defeating the Kings (117-96) and Heat (103-96) while the Lakers erased a double-digit deficit to trump the Clippers (116-112) then hung on to defeat the Wizards in overtime (134-131).
Season Series
LA holds the all-time record having won 113 of the 191 meetings between the clubs. Last season the clubs split the regular season series.
*Editor’s Note: Statistics and rankings are current as of this writing, Friday, March 1st. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Saturday, March 2nd.
Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets haven’t lost since returning from the break as they extended the win streak to five. Rumor has it Nikola Jokic texted the team it was time to get serious while on the break and clearly when the Joker talks — teammates listen.
One obvious change is a greater commitment on the defensive side of the court. Granted, it’s small sample size but they’ve been the third best defensive squad since returning from the break.
Nuggets Stats
Denver ranks tied for 12th offensively (117.2) and ninth defensively (112.8) with a net differential of plus +4.4 which ranks tied for sixth overall.
Despite their overall placement, the Nuggets aren’t as solid against the spread with a 26-32-2 record through 60 contests.
Nuggets Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (OUT Saturday — personal)
- Jamal Murray, PG (left last game/questionable Saturday —ankle)
- Vlatko Cancar, SF (OUT indefinitely— knee)
- Braxton Key, PF (questionable —personal)
Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James put on a show in the final frame Wednesday, outscoring the Clippers all on his own. That’s not surprising – – but needing him to play so many minutes in a back-to-back after that effort just to defeat the Wizards is concerning.
This should be a historic match as LeBron needs just nine points to become the first player in the association to score 40,000 points.
Lakers Stats
LA ranks 18th offensively (114.6), and 17th defensively (115.1), with a minus net differential of -0.5 ranking 19th overall.
The Lakers aren’t a great choice when betting against the spread with a 26-34 record to this point in the season.
Lakers Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- LeBron James, SF (questionable —ankle)
- Christian Wood, PF (OUT indefinitely — knee)
- Jarred Vanderbilt, SF (OUT indefinitely — foot)
- Colin Castleton, C (OUT indefinitely —wrist)
- Gabe Vincent, PG (OUT indefinitely —knee)
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Nuggets vs. Lakers NBA Betting Trends:
- All in all, the Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Denver’s last 18 games.
- Also, the Nuggets are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games against LA Lakers.
- By comparison, the Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
- LA is 9-3 SU in their last 12 games.
- Also, the Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home.
Free Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA Prediction:
Jamal Murray may not play in this match after tweaking his ankle early on Thursday. He’s already dealing with shin splints so although Denver is covetous of the top seed it might be wise to rest him.
It’s better to have him fully healthy for the playoffs than hobbled and the only thing that heals shin splits is rest.
As for the Lakers they are laser focused on improving their seed but have the fourth most difficult closing schedule and despite their recent success remain in ninth place.
Without Caldwell-Pope and possibly Murray it gives the Lakers a better shot of winning but with Jokic on the court I like the Nuggets to win and cover.
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NBA Tweet Of The Day
Free agent C/F Harry Giles III has agreed on a two-way NBA contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sports Management told @TheAthletic @Stadium. Lakers adding depth at the center position in wake of injuries to Christian Wood and Colin Castleton. pic.twitter.com/NPjA2iJufH
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 2, 2024
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