by Rod Pearson
Wednesday, Oct 26, 2022
Game Time: 10:00 pm ET, Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Where to Watch: ESPN
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Lakers +6, Nuggets -6; Over/Under: 227 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Lakers +6, Nuggets -6; Over/Under: 227 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Lakers +6.5, Nuggets -6.5; Over/Under: 227.5 points
Season Record
Los Angeles Lakers: 0-3 (4th place, Pacific Division)
Denver Nuggets: 2-2 (4th place, Northwest Division)
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Los Angeles Lakers: 0-3 last 10
Denver Nuggets: 2-2 last 10
Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Preview and Analysis
The Lakers are coming into this game with a 0-3 record overall and they are 0-1 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game losing streak with losses coming against the Golden State Warriors, the Los Angeles Clippers, and the Portland Trail Blazers in their last game. LeBron James led the team in points in that game with 31 while Anthony Davis was next on the team with 22 points. LeBron James led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Anthony Davis led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 44.6% from the field, 18.2% from 3-point range, and 80% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 103.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 110.7 PPG against them. The Lakers have an ATS record of 0-3 this season and their O/U record is 1-2.
The Nuggets are coming into this game with a 2-2 record overall and they are 1-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Portland Trail Blazers in their last game. Aaron Gordon led the team in points in that game with 26 while Michael Porter Jr. was next on the team with 18 points. Nikola Jokić led the team in assists in that game with 9 while Nikola Jokić led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 49.5% from the field, 38.7% from 3-point range, and 57.1% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 124.5 PPG against them. The Nuggets have an ATS record of 1-3 this season and their O/U record is 3-1.
Lakers vs Nuggets Prediction
The current betting odds have the Nuggets listed as a 6 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Nuggets looked terrible in their 2 losses but they have had 2 good wins this season as well and they are going to be looking for another big win here at home. The Lakers are off to a winless start through 3 games this season and things are not looking very good for them. There are big concerns right now between their star players and they are just not performing at the level they need to be performing at. The Lakers are also going to be in a much higher altitude here and are more likely to get tired here with a lot of their star players being older in age. The Nuggets always play great in their home games and they just took a very bad loss in their last game. They are going to be coming for a bounce back win here and they have an advantage being at home. The best way to place a bet here is on the Nuggets to cover the spread in this game.
Lakers Nuggets Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, October 26, 2022 (10:00 pm ET start time) is Nuggets 110 Lakers 98.
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NBA Betting Trends
Los Angeles Lakers: 9-17 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less. 33-52 ATS after 1 or more consecutive unders. 55-31 OVER off 2 or more consecutive home losses.
Denver Nuggets: 14-31 ATS in a home game where the total is 220 to 229.5. 14-21 ATS off a road loss. 55-29 OVER when the total is 220 to 229.5.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Lakers: C. Swider (PF) Late Nov - Foot. D. Schroder (PG) Mid Nov - Thumb. T. Bryant (C) Early Nov - Thumb.
Denver Nuggets: None.
Notable Quotes
“We were getting some of the same shots (down the stretch) we were getting (earlier). Just didn't make them. (Westbrook) got some good looks and wasn't able to knock them down. Defensively, we couldn't get multiple stops in a row. And Dame was Dame down the stretch.” - LeBron James after their loss against the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
“We were embarrassing tonight. It was a poor effort after that first quarter. We did not defend at all. We cannot guard one-on-one right now at all.” - Michael Malone after his team’s loss against the Trail Blazers on Monday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Lakers
PG Russell Westbrook
SG Patrick Beverley
SF Lonnie Walker IV
PF LeBron James
C Anthony Davis
Denver Nuggets
PG Jamal Murray
SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
SF Michael Porter Jr.
PF Aaron Gordon
C Nikola Jokic
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Lakers
PPG: L. James (27.3)
APG: L. James (7.3)
Reb/G: L. James (11)
Denver Nuggets
PPG: N. Jokic (20.3)
APG: N. Jokic (9.5)
Reb/G: N. Jokic (10.3)
Coaches:
Los Angeles Lakers: Darvin Ham (1st season)
Denver Nuggets: Michael Malone (8th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
