Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [3/2/2024]

The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Denver Nuggets in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, commencing at 8:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview for Saturday's Nuggets vs. Lakers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Nuggets vs. Lakers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and data analysis to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NBA game between the Nuggets and Lakers 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Nuggets a 57% chance of beating the Lakers. Our predicted final score has the Nuggets winning 115-113.

According to our model, the Nuggets (-1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 230.5 points has a 53% chance of going under.

Nuggets vs. Lakers Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Nuggets	Lakers
Spread	-1.5 (-105)	+1.5 (-115)
Moneyline	-112	-104
Total	o230.5 (-105)	u230.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Nuggets vs. Lakers Picks

Our probabilities, matched with the current odds, reveal the top betting picks to make on this game, detailed in Dimers' NBA best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Nuggets -1.5	-105
Moneyline	Nuggets	-112
Total	Under 230.5	-110

Nuggets vs. Lakers Player Props

NBA player props are an exciting way to wager on the Nuggets vs. Lakers matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.

Nikola Jokic is expected to lead the way for the Nuggets with 24 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, while Anthony Davis is projected to have 28 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the Lakers.

Nuggets Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Nuggets:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Nikola Jokic	24	12	11	1
Jamal Murray	20	4	7	3
Michael Porter	18	8	2	3
Aaron Gordon	14	5	4	1
Reggie Jackson	11	2	4	1

Lakers Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Lakers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Anthony Davis	28	12	4	0
LeBron James	23	7	8	2
D'Angelo Russell	21	3	8	3
Austin Reaves	17	4	6	2
Rui Hachimura	15	4	1	1

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA betting trends for today's games.

Nuggets vs. Lakers Game Information

Saturday's game between the Lakers and Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to commence at 8:30PM ET.

• Who: Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
• Date: Saturday March 2, 2024
• Time: 8:30PM ET / 5:30PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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Conclusion

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