Lakers vs. Nuggets Prediction and Odds - Jan 9, 2023

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Lakers vs. Nuggets Prediction and Odds - Jan 9, 2023

The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to meet in of the NBA at Ball Arena on Monday, starting at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Lakers vs. Nuggets, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured below.

 

Who will win Lakers vs. Nuggets?

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Lakers-Nuggets NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Nuggets an 84% chance of defeating the Lakers.

More: Lakers vs. Nuggets Simulated 10,000 Times

Lakers vs. Nuggets Game Odds

  • Spread: Nuggets -13 (-110), Lakers +13 (-105)
  • Moneyline: Nuggets -740, Lakers +550
  • Total: Over/Under 236.5 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Nuggets are currently -13 favorites versus the Lakers, with -110 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Lakers (+13) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -105.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nuggets at -740. That means you can risk $740 to win $100, for a total payout of $840, if they get the W.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at +550, where you can bet $100 to profit $550, earning a total payout of $650, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 236.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out all the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Lakers (+13) are a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 236.5-point Over/Under is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Lakers vs. Nuggets

 

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Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make better investments with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

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 1.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Lakers vs. Nuggets Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Lakers vs. Denver at Ball Arena this Monday has the Nuggets winning 123-112.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Monday's Lakers-Nuggets matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live updates.

Lakers vs. Nuggets Player Props

Looking for Lakers vs. Nuggets prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Ball Arena.

Russell Westbrook is expected to step up for the Lakers with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists, while Nikola Jokic is projected to have 26 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for the Nuggets.

Lakers Projected Box Score

  • Russell Westbrook: 19 PTS, 7 REB, 11 AST
  • Thomas Bryant: 18 PTS, 9 REB, 1 AST
  • Dennis Schroder: 18 PTS, 3 REB, 6 AST
  • Kendrick Nunn: 10 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST
  • Wenyen Gabriel: 8 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST

Nuggets Projected Box Score

  • Nikola Jokic: 26 PTS, 11 REB, 11 AST
  • Jamal Murray: 21 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
  • Aaron Gordon: 19 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST
  • Michael Porter: 15 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST
  • Bones Hyland: 15 PTS, 2 REB, 4 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting insights before Lakers vs. Nuggets on Monday January 9, 2023.

 

Lakers vs. Nuggets 2023 Game Info

Monday's action between the Nuggets and Lakers at Ball Arena is scheduled to start at 9:00PM ET.

  • Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets
  • Date: Monday January 9, 2023
  • Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
  • Venue: Ball Arena

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