Lakers vs. Nuggets Prediction and Odds - Apr 10, 2022

The Denver Nuggets square off with the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Ball Arena on Sunday, beginning at 9:30PM EDT.

Dimers' free betting picks for Lakers vs. Nuggets, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who will win Lakers vs. Nuggets?

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Lakers-Nuggets NBA game 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Nuggets a 68% chance of beating the Lakers.

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Lakers vs. Nuggets Odds

• Spread: Nuggets -5.5, Lakers +5.5
• Moneyline: Nuggets -240, Lakers +385
• Total: Over/Under 228.5

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Nuggets are -5.5 favorites against the Lakers, with -115 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Lakers (+5.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -105.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nuggets at -240. That means you can risk $240 to win $100, for a total payout of $340, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at +385, where you can bet $100 to profit $385, earning a total payout of $485, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 228.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Lakers (+5.5) are a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 228.5 points is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Lakers vs. Nuggets

• Spread: Lakers +5.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (53% probability)
• Moneyline: Lakers @ +385 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.5% edge)
• Total: Under 228.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Nuggets are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Lakers moneyline is the best option due to the 1.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Lakers vs. Nuggets Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Lakers vs. Denver at Ball Arena this Sunday has the Nuggets winning 116-111.

Use our interactive widget below to see up-to-date Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Sunday's Lakers-Nuggets matchup, including pre-game predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Lakers vs. Nuggets Player Props

Prop bets are an enjoyable way to wager on LA Lakers vs. Denver without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.

Malik Monk is expected to step up for the Lakers with 14 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, while Bones Hyland is projected to have 21 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the Nuggets.

Lakers Projected Box Score

• Malik Monk: 14 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
• Talen Horton-Tucker: 13 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
• Wenyen Gabriel: 13 PTS, 8 REB, 1 AST
• Stanley Johnson: 9 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST
• Austin Reaves: 8 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST

Nuggets Projected Box Score

• Bones Hyland: 21 PTS, 5 REB, 8 AST
• DeMarcus Cousins: 18 PTS, 11 REB, 3 AST
• Jeff Green: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
• JaMychal Green: 11 PTS, 8 REB, 1 AST
• Davon Reed: 10 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Lakers vs. Nuggets on Sunday April 10, 2022.

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Lakers vs. Nuggets 2022 Game Info

When do the Nuggets play the Lakers?

• Date: Sunday April 10, 2022
• Time: 9:30PM EDT / 6:30PM PDT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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