Lakers vs Nuggets Betting Odds, Props & Best NBA Picks (Nov. 23)

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November 23, 2024 at 11:42 PM

The Denver Nuggets (8-6) face the Los Angeles Lakers (10-5) at crypto.com Arena on Saturday night at 10:30 pm ET in a key Western Conference matchup.

Basketball players compete during game

The Lakers are 4.5-point favorites (-180 moneyline), looking to bounce back from a last-second loss to the Magic. They've been dominant at home with a 7-1 record, while ranking 6th in scoring behind Anthony Davis's resurgent 31.3 PPG.

Denver enters on the second night of a back-to-back after a close loss to Dallas. Despite having MVP Nikola Jokic (30.0 PPG), the Nuggets have historically struggled against the Lakers' defensive schemes, with Davis providing a particularly tough matchup for Jokic.

Two of the top three scorers in the NBA go head-to-head tonight!

Both off to dominant starts this season, Nikola Jokić (30.0 PPG) and the Nuggets visit Anthony Davis (31.3 PPG) and the Lakers at 10:30pm/et on NBA TV. pic.twitter.com/bN5RtEQtZ6

Key Betting Picks:

Best Bet: Lakers -4 (-110) at FanDuel
Over 234.5 (-115) at BetMGM

Notable Player Props:

Dalton Knecht over 2.5 threes (-105)
LeBron James under 24.5 points (-125)
Austin Reaves over 5.5 assists (+110)

The high total of 235.5 reflects both teams' up-tempo style (both rank top-7 in pace) and recent defensive struggles. While public betting shows 45% backing the Lakers to cover, sharp money has moved the line from -3.5 to -4.5, indicating professional confidence in LA.

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