Lakers vs. Nuggets: Odds, Predictions, and Best Bets for March 20 Showdown

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The Denver Nuggets (44-25) and Los Angeles Lakers (42-25) meet on Wednesday, March 20, at 10:00 PM ET at Crypto.com Arena. The Nuggets lead the season series 2-1, but the Lakers are looking to even things up at home.

Denver is coming off a 114-105 road victory over the Golden State Warriors, despite playing without Nikola Jokic (elbow) and Jamal Murray (ankle). In their absence, Aaron Gordon exploded for a season-high 38 points, while Russell Westbrook notched a triple-double with 12 points, 12 rebounds, and 16 assists.

Meanwhile, the Lakers handled the San Antonio Spurs 125-109 in their last outing. Luka Doncic starred with 21 points, 14 assists, and 9 rebounds, while Austin Reaves led all scorers with 30 points.

Luka Doncic looks to lead the Lakers past Denver in this high-stakes showdown. [photo: Lakers Instagram]
Luka Doncic looks to lead the Lakers past Denver in this high-stakes showdown. [photo: Lakers Instagram]

Lakers vs. Nuggets Odds (via Melbet)

  • Moneyline: Nuggets +100 | Lakers -120
  • Spread: Nuggets +1.5 (-110) | Lakers -1.5 (-110)
  • Total (O/U): 232.5 (Over -110 | Under -110)

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Injury Report

Denver Nuggets

  • Nikola Jokic (elbow) – Questionable
  • Jamal Murray (ankle) – Questionable
  • Christian Braun (foot) – Questionable
  • Aaron Gordon (calf) – Probable
  • Julian Strawther (knee) – Out

Los Angeles Lakers

  • Luka Doncic (ankle) – Probable
  • Rui Hachimura (knee) – Out
  • LeBron James (groin) – Out

For real-time injury updates, check the NBA’s official injury report.

Expert Picks and Predictions

Moneyline: Bet Lakers (-120)

The Lakers nearly upset the Nuggets in their last meeting, covering the spread as 15-point road underdogs in a 131-126 loss. With Jokic and Murray questionable, Denver’s lineup may struggle to match Doncic and Reaves’ playmaking. The home court gives the Lakers the edge.

Spread: Pass (Bet Lakers ML Instead)

Since the Lakers are favored by just 1.5 points, taking them on the moneyline (-120) makes more sense than betting the spread.

Over/Under: Bet Over 232.5 (-110)

  • Denver has allowed 126+ points in 5 of its last 7 games (4-3 O/U).
  • The Lakers have scored 125+ points in 2 of their last 3 outings.
  • The last meeting went Over (229.5 total points).

Given both teams’ offensive firepower and defensive lapses, expect a high-scoring contest.

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