Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction: the Nuggets will once again beat the opponents

Prediction for the NBA match which will take place on February 23. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Denver Nuggets

The Nuggets have been unstoppable for quite some time now. Ahead of the matchup with the Lakers, the team has gained a strong momentum and has already won nine straight. The level of opponents in this stretch has not been very high - only one team is at least from the play-in zone, and that's just Orlando. However, that doesn't negate the merits of Denver. Not only have the Nuggets already reached third place in the Western Conference, which they occupy with a 37-19 balance, but they have also solidified their status as one of the best offenses of the season - 121.7 points scored per game on average.

The Nuggets have already played their first game after the restart of the regular season. On their home court, the team from Colorado confidently defeated Charlotte - 129:115. Jamal Murray was the most productive in Denver with 34 points. Nikola Jokic had 29 points, 17 rebounds and 9 assists.

Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles has already played two games after the All-Star Weekend break. They turned out to be strange and far from the best for the Lakers this season. First, the team unexpectedly lost to Charlotte at home (97:100). Luka Doncic showed a weak game there, making only 5 of 18 attempts, and Austin Reeves was suspended for two technical fouls.

Then the Lakers played away against Portland without Luka Doncic and won - 110:102. LeBron James scored 40 points, but allowed 11 turnovers, repeating the worst result in his career. In general, LAL has no tournament problems so far and, judging by the level of the roster, will not be expected before the end of the regular season. The Lakers are located on the fifth line in the Western Conference with a balance of 33-21.

H2H Meetings

The first face-to-face meeting between the rivals in the current season ended with an away victory for Denver - 127:102.

Last championship, the teams faced each other in the first round of the playoffs, and Denver closed the series with the Lakers in five games.

Betting Stats

• 13 out of 14 previous head-to-head meetings between the rivals have gone to Denver.
• In the last 12 matches between the teams did not reach the mark of 241 points.
• In 9 out of 11 previous home games Denver broke the individual total of 123 points.
• The Lakers in 4 of the last 5 away games have gone over 116 points.

Expert Betting Tips

Denver has been a real stumbling block for the Los Angeles Lakers in recent years. Given the recent form of the Nuggets, we don't believe in the success of LeBron James' team in the upcoming game. Denver hasn't faced any top opponents during their nine-game winning streak, but the team's offensive performance is still impressive. We'll take the Nuggets' victory for the same reason - the total over points scored.

Total Over 243.5 for 1.91

Total Over 243.5 for 1.91

Handicap 1 (-6.5) for 1.93