The Denver Nuggets (37-19) host the Los Angeles Lakers (33-21) after winning eight home games in a row. The Nuggets are favored by 7 points in the contest, which tips at 8:30 PM ET on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
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Nuggets vs. Lakers Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final tally of Nuggets 119, Lakers 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Nuggets (-265)
- Total Pick: Under 241 (computer predicts 231.2 points)
- Pick ATS: Nuggets (-7)
Recent Nuggets vs. Lakers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2024 | Lakers | -3.5 | 236 | -167 | +140 | 127-102 DEN |
| 4/29/2024 | Nuggets | -6.5 | 216.5 | -250 | +197 | 108-106 DEN |
| 4/27/2024 | Nuggets | -3.5 | 219.5 | -159 | +135 | 119-108 LAL |
| 4/25/2024 | Lakers | -1.5 | 217.5 | -124 | +104 | 112-105 DEN |
| 4/22/2024 | Nuggets | -7 | 223.5 | -278 | +227 | 101-99 DEN |
| 4/20/2024 | Nuggets | -6.5 | 227 | -268 | +217 | 114-103 DEN |
| 3/2/2024 | Nuggets | -1.5 | 230 | -121 | +101 | 124-114 DEN |
| 2/8/2024 | Nuggets | -3 | 233 | -151 | +127 | 114-106 DEN |
| 10/24/2023 | Nuggets | -4.5 | 229 | -187 | +159 | 119-107 DEN |
Nuggets 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Denver has put together a 29-27-0 record against the spread.
- When they have played as at least 7-point favorites this season, the Nuggets are 12-10 against the spread.
- A total of 35 of Denver's 54 games with a set total have hit the over (64.8%).
- The Nuggets have entered the game as favorites 44 times this season and won 31, or 70.5%, of those games.
- Denver has a record of 19-4, a 82.6% win rate, when it's favored by -265 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Lakers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Los Angeles is 29-24-1 against the spread this year.
- The Lakers are 2-2 against the spread when an underdog by 7 points or more this season.
- Los Angeles' games have gone over the point total 27 out of 54 times (50%).
- The Lakers are 11-12 in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 47.8% of those games).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +214 or longer, Los Angeles has a record of 2-2 (50%).
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Nuggets vs. Lakers Injury Report
Nuggets
Nuggets:
Peyton Watson: Out (Knee),
Vlatko Cancar: Out (Knee),
Jamal Murray: Probable (Knee),
Aaron Gordon: Probable (Calf),
DaRon Holmes: Out For Season (Achilles)
Lakers
Lakers:
Maxi Kleber: Out (Foot),
Luka Doncic: Probable (Not Injury Related),
LeBron James: Probable (Foot)
Nuggets vs. Lakers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, February 22, 2025
- Game time: 8:30 PM ET
- TV channel: ABC and ESPN+
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Arena: Ball Arena
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