NBA Prediction: Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Predictions & Player Props.

The Los Angeles Lakers (42-25) and Denver Nuggets (44-25) will clash for the fourth and final time in the 2024-25 NBA regular season at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday. Ahead of this game check out the predictions, player picks, over/under tips for this Lakers vs Denver Nuggets game.

Game Info

Date – [20/03/2025]

Time (ET) – [3:00am]

Venue – Crypto.com Arena

Where to Watch – [ESPN]

Lakers vs Nuggets betting odds

Bookmaker| Lakers Odds| Nuggets Odds

1XBet 1.88 1.79

LA Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Preview

Los Angeles Lakers Preview

The Lakers are fresh off a decisive 125 -109 home victory over the San Antonio Spurs their second home victory in as many games. An explosive first quarter paved the way for JJ Redick’s men as Reaves led the way with 30 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Also, Luka Doncic contributed strongly, coming a pinhead away from a triple double.

On the backs of two victories away from the second seed and third seed in the Western Conference, the Lakers will look to maintain momentum against a Nuggets team that has gotten the better of them more than a few times in the past.

Lakers Starting Five: Doncic, Goodwin, Reaves, Finney-Smith, Hayes

Denver Nuggets Preview

The Nuggets rebounded from a 126-123 upset loss to the Washington Wizards with a convincing 114-105 defeat of the Golden State Warriors. With Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray out, Aaron Gordon scored a season-high 38 points and Michael Porter Jr. scored 21.

Now 44-25, the Nuggets are neck-and-neck for second place in the Western Conference. A victory in Los Angeles would mark their third straight road win, their longest such tail since February.

Nuggets Predicted Starting Five: Murray, Westbrook, Gordon, Porter Jr, Jokic

Lakers vs Nuggets Key Stats

• Reaves has averaged nearly 31 points over his past four games.
  

• The Lakers also have back-to-back home victories, having lost four in a row at home previous to those games.

• Aaron Gordon had a season-best 38 points in Denver’s previous game.
  

• The Nuggets are 44-25 this season, as they look to solidify their position in the Western Conference.

Lakers vs Nuggets Player Props

1- Jamal Murray Total Points Over 23.5 @ -110 (Pinnacle) – Murray has been a reliable scorer, averaging 23.3 points over his previous 10-game stretch. He scored at least 23 points in six of those games, including a 34-point performance against OKC.

Jamal Murray Total Assists Over 5.5 @ -115 (Covers) – The Nuggets’ backcourt has dished out just over 6 dimes per game during his last 10-match slate (with at least 6 dimes in 7 of those games), making the over on this prop pretty solid.

2- Luka Dončić Total Points Over 29.5 @ -115 (Covers) – This is no doubt a no-brainer when you look at Dončić’s recent scoring tear, averaging 29.8 points over his last 10 games. He has scored over 30 points in six of those games, including a 45-point effort against Milwaukee.

Luka Dončić Total Assists Over 8.5 @ -110 (Covers) — The Mavericks star is averaging 8.6 dimes over his past 10 games played, dishing out nine or more in five of those games, so this is a good value play.

Lakers vs Nuggets Game Final Prediction

Riding the momentum, the Lakers will take aim at the Nuggets and their injury issues. Denver, on the other hand, seems unbreakable, especially following their victory over Golden State. Expect a close game but we will back the Lakers to win and total match points over 225.5.