The Denver Nuggets (35-16) take on the Los Angeles Lakers'(27-25) Thursday with tip-off from Crypto.com Arena set for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Nuggets lead 1-0
The Nuggets took care of the Portland Trail Blazers Friday and Sunday by 120-108 and 112-103 scores, failing to cover as 14- and 15-point favorites. G Jamal Murray had 21 points (4-for-6 from 3-point range) and 10 assists Friday, and he has 10 dimes in 2 straight games. The Nuggets defeated the Lakers 119-107 in the season opener in Denver.
The Lakers won 3 in a row to close out a 6-game road trip. The latest was a 124-118 victory against the Charlotte Hornets Monday, failing to cover the 13-point spread. F Anthony Davis went off for 26 points, 15 boards, 11 assists and 3 blocks.