Without question Nikola Jokic’s All-Star emergence has made the Nuggets a thing again in Denver. A team that was once ignored or bet against is now getting respect at the wagering window. Best of all Denver’s prospects of being an upset sleeper for the playoffs are taken seriously. Counter to that is the massive marquee brand of the Los Angeles Lakers. Of course, we all know that the public expects LA to win the NBA every season. Even when such expectations aren’t realistic. This season the championship feel is real. Unlike one year ago LeBron James has help. Anthony Davis is the valuable piece which was missing last year. Furthermore, coach Frank Vogel brings credibility that was lacking in 2018-19. Luke Walton was treated as a joke by James and never stood a chance.
Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Date and Time: Monday, August 10, 2020, 9 p.m. ET
Location: The Arena (WWOS) Orlando, Florida
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Nuggets vs. Lakers TV Coverage: TNT
Nuggets vs. Lakers Bookmaker Odds Overview
While it’s true that Denver has earned sports gambling cache, they don’t match the Lakers popularity with the betting masses. Then again, few teams in any sport draw the betting handle of Los Angeles. With such a winning tradition the Lakers have been the Association’s biggest draw for several decades. Then add to the power of LeBron James iconic brand. The fact of the matter is that causal fans are still not up to speed on how good Denver is. At the same time the media drives the narrative that the Lakers and LeBron can’t be stopped. All of that is baked into the cake of the spread.
Denver Nuggets Team Overview
Lately the Nuggets have not been gold as they have failed to cover five of their last seven games. Denver has a record of 44-23 straight up and 30-33-4 vs. the line with 32 games over the total. NBA metrics have the Nuggets ranked 20th for scoring and sixth for points allowed.
Key Denver Nuggets: C Nikola Jokic 20.3 PTS, 10.2 REB, 6.9 AST, 52.6 FG%, 30.5 3P%, 81.4 FT%, PG Jamal Murray 18.8 PTS, 3.9 REB, 4.8 AST, 45.5 FG%, 34.5 3P%, 89.3 FT%, SF Will Barton 15.1 PTS, 6.3 REB, 3.7 AST, 45.0 FG%, 37.5 3P%, 76.7 FT%
Los Angeles Lakers Team Overview
Los Angeles owns top spot in the Western Conference with a record of 51-15 straight up, 36-29-1 vs. the line and 31 games over the total. NBA rankings show the Lakers eighth for scoring and second for points allowed.
Key Los Angeles Lakers: PF Anthony Davis 26.8 PTS, 8.0 REB,10.4 AST, 50.7 FG%, 34.3 3P%, 84.9 FT%, SF LeBron James 25.4 PTS, 8.0 REB, 10.4 AST, 49.6 FG%, 34.9 3P%, 84.9 FT%, PF Kyle Kuzma 12.5 PTS, 4.5 REB, 1.3 AST, 43.3 FG%, 31.2 3P%, 73.8 FT%
Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers Against the Spread
The Nuggets are:
6-7 against the spread as a dog
5-2 over the total when getting points
4-2 vs. the odds as a dog to the Lakers
6-0-1 over the total when getting points vs. Los Angeles
The Lakers are:
8-5 vs. the odds in their last 13 games as a favorite
2-7 under the total when laying points
4-3 overall with the board in their last seven games with Denver
2-4-1 under the total in their last seven games against the Nuggets
Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Bookmaker Free Pick
Once again, we face the likelihood of the Lakers being overpriced. Denver may end up turning into a March Madness style Cinderella team as time goes on. They are certainly capable of getting the money here.
Nuggets vs. Lakers Bookmaker Best Bet: Denver Nuggets
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