Lakers vs Nuggets Prediction and NBA Tips - 9 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 9, 2024, 3:15AM | Published: Feb 8, 2024, 6:46AM
The Los Angeles Lakers will sqaure off with the Denver Nuggets in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, commencing at 2:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, the Lakers are looking to overcome a Nuggets side that includes Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Lakers vs Nuggets game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Lakers vs Nuggets
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's LA Lakers-Denver NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Nuggets a 62% chance of beating the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
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Lakers vs Nuggets: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Lakers $2.34, Nuggets $1.72
- Line: Lakers +3 ($2.00), Nuggets -3 ($1.98)
- Total (Over/Under 232.5 Points): Over $1.98, Under $1.95
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Lakers at $2.34 and the Nuggets at $1.72.
The Lakers are listed as 3-point underdogs against the Nuggets, with odds of $2.00 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Nuggets (-3) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.98.
The Over/Under for Lakers vs Nuggets sits at 232.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.98 and odds for the Under at $1.95.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Nuggets (-3) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 232.5 points has a 53% chance of staying Under.
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Lakers vs Nuggets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Denver at $1.72 with Betfair (62% probability)
- Line: Nuggets -3 at $1.98 with Betfair (51% probability)
- Total Points: Under 232.5 at $1.95 with Betfair (53% probability)
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Lakers vs Nuggets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on Friday has the Nuggets winning 117-114.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of LA Lakers vs Denver on Friday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Lakers vs Nuggets: Player Props
Looking for Denver vs LA Lakers player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.
Anthony Davis is expected to lead the Lakers with 25 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists, while Nikola Jokic is projected to have 27 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists for the Nuggets.
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 25 | 12 | 5 |
| LeBron James | 25 | 7 | 8 |
| Austin Reaves | 18 | 4 | 7 |
| Rui Hachimura | 12 | 4 | 1 |
| Taurean Prince | 10 | 3 | 2 |
Nuggets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 27 | 14 | 11 |
| Jamal Murray | 26 | 5 | 8 |
| Michael Porter | 18 | 7 | 2 |
| Aaron Gordon | 15 | 6 | 4 |
| Reggie Jackson | 13 | 2 | 5 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the LA Lakers vs Denver game at Crypto.com Arena.
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Lakers vs Nuggets: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Lakers and Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to commence at 2:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets
- Date: Friday 9 February 2024
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our LA Lakers vs Denver predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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