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Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets Game 5 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Denver Nuggets welcome the Los Angeles Lakers to Ball Arena for Game 5 of the Western Conference 1st-round series Monday. Tip in the best-of-7 series, which the Nuggets lead 3-1, is set for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Nuggets are 2-2 against the spread (ATS) after losing 119-108 on the road in Game 4 Saturday, closing as a 3.5-point road favorite. Denver was 3-0 ATS and straight up against the Lakers during the regular season. C Nikola Jokic has averaged a triple-double throughout the 4 games, notching 29 points, 15.3 rebounds, and 10 assists per game.

The Lakers started their postseason with a 110-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans in the play-in tournament. The Lakers are 3-2 ATS in their 5 postseason games this season and ended the regular season 38-44 ATS. F Anthony Davis is averaging 30.5 points and 15.8 rebounds per game.

Lakers at Nuggets odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:05 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lakers +245 (bet $100 to win $245) | Nuggets -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lakers +7.5 (-114) | Nuggets -7.5 (-106)
Over/Under (O/U): 217 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Lakers at Nuggets key injuries

Nuggets

G Jamal Murray (calf) questionable

Lakers

F Anthony Davis (wrist) probable
F LeBron James (ankle) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Lakers at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 110, Lakers 106

Moneyline

PASS.

The Nuggets (-300) are 6-1 against the Lakers (+245) this season and 3-0 against them at home. Expect Denver to come out on top and close out the series, but there’s no value in betting the Nuggets to win.

Against the spread

BET LAKERS +7.5 (-114).

Los Angeles has the talent to keep this close and has impressed when its back is against the wall. In the in-season tournament final against the Indiana Pacers, the Lakers won by 14, closing as a 3.5-point favorite. They also beat the Pelicans to get into the playoffs.

Both of those could’ve been seen as must-win games, much like this one. Los Angeles has had multiple quarters in which it has outscored the Nuggets by double figures. The Nuggets are 2-2 ATS in the series and are 1-2 ATS as a favorite.

Expect the Lakers, given their experience and close-game performances, to keep things close. Back LAKERS +7.5 (-114).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 217 (-112).

The Under has been hot in this series, going 3-1, and there has yet to be a game in which both teams have scored more than 108 points.

The Nuggets play at one of the slowest paces in the NBA, ranking 26th in the league during the regular season. On the other side, the Lakers sat 29th in offensive rebounding rate.

There aren’t going to be a lot of 2nd-chance opportunities coupled with a slow pace of play. The regular season series was 1-2 O/U as well, making the entire season series 2-5 O/U. Put it all together and back UNDER 217 (-112).

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Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers Game 4 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers meet in Game 4 of a best-of-7 Western Conference 1st-round series on Saturday. Tip-off at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Nuggets lead 3-0

The Nuggets picked up a 112-105 win in Game 3 as 1.5-point underdogs, pushing the Lakers to the brink of elimination. Denver is threatening to sweep Los Angeles out of the postseason for the 2nd consecutive year, too. The defending champs bounced the Lakers in 4 games in last season’s Western Conference Finals.

The Lakers have had difficulty generating offense, going for just 102.3 points per game (PPG), while covering only once in 3 tries. The Under has connected in each of the games in this series.

Denver has not only covered 2 of 3 in this series, but it is on a 6-2 against the spread (ATS) run since April 6 of the regular season. It has won 11 straight games against LeBron James and the Lakers, too, while going an impressive 7-1 ATS in the past 8 meetings.

Nuggets at Lakers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Lakers +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
Against the spread: Nuggets -3.5 (-110) | Lakers +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nuggets at Lakers key injuries

Nuggets

G Reggie Jackson (ankle) questionable

Lakers

F Anthony Davis (wrist) questionable
F LeBron James (ankle) probable
F Cam Reddish (ankle) out
F Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) out
F Christian Wood (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Nuggets at Lakers picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 109, Lakers 103

Moneyline

The Nuggets (-165) are moderate favorites on the road, as they look to close things out with a sweep for the 2nd consecutive season against the Lakers (+135).

Denver has won 11 in a row against Los Angeles, so it’s pretty hard to consider the Lakers here. However, Denver is a much better play laying the little bit of points.

PASS.

Against the spread

The NUGGETS -3.5 (-110) were actually underdogs in Game 3. That’s hard to believe. The books have installed Denver as a slight favorite, as they look to broom the Lakers +3.5 (-110).

All the defending champs need to do is win by 2 buckets to get the job done. Denver has won the 3 games by an average margin of just 5.3 points per game (PPG), so none of the contests have been lopsided. But the Nuggets have been moving the ball around better, while the Lakers have tended to set picks to create space for LeBron, and they don’t move nearly as much on the offensive end. It’s a clash in styles, and so far it’s Denver’s style, which is winning out.

Over/Under

UNDER 218.5 (-110) is a strong play as Denver looks to close this one out, while potentially cashing low for the 4th consecutive time in this series.

The Under is 6-1 in the past 7 meetings between these teams, too. These teams were on an Over roll to close out the season, but defense has reigned supreme in this series so far.

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Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers meet in Game 3 of a best-of-7 Western Conference 1st-round series Thursday. The Nuggets lead the series 2-0. Tip-off from Crypto.com Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The 7th-seeded Lakers covered as 7-point underdogs in Game 2, but the host Nuggets came away with the 101-99 victory Monday as the Under (223) hit.

G Jamal Murray hit the game-winner over C Anthony Davis as time expired to cap a 20-point comeback for the 2nd-seeded Nuggets, who have won 10 straight meetings with the Lakers. F LeBron James had a chance to put Los Angeles up 3 with 13 seconds remaining, but missed on the open shot from deep.

The Nuggets are 6-1 against the spread (ATS) in the last 7 meetings vs. L.A., and the Under has hit in 5 of the last 6.

Nuggets at Lakers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:29 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Lakers -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets +1.5 (-120) | Lakers -1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Nuggets at Lakers key injuries

Nuggets

None

Lakers

C Anthony Davis (back) probable
F LeBron James (ankle) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Nuggets at Lakers picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 107, Nuggets 104

Moneyline

While I like the Lakers’ full-game ML (-105), the safer bet is to play them in the 1st half. L.A. has outscored Denver 119-101 before halftime in this series, but it struggles to control C Nikola Jokic (27 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists in Game 2) and the Nuggets offense over the course of a full game.

BET LAKERS 1ST HALF (-165).

Against the spread

For those who are uncomfortable laying -165 on the 1st-half ML, the 1st-half spread is low enough that the Lakers will likely cover it if they’re leading after the 2nd quarter. The 1st half of Game 3 is historically a good spot for home teams that are down 0-2 in a series, which is why we’re paying a bit of a tax on the Lakers here.

LEAN LAKERS 1ST HALF -2.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Under has been very profitable in past meetings between these teams, and we should see a better effort from the Lakers on the defensive end after blowing a 20-point lead. While the total is a little low, it hasn’t dropped enough for me to consider playing the Over in a Nuggets-Lakers game.

BET UNDER 216.5 (-105).

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Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets face off Monday in Game 2 of their best-of-7 Western Conference, 1st-round series. Denver leads the series 1-0. Tip-off from Ball Arena is set for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Denver picked up the 114-103 home win in Saturday’s opener, covering as a 6.5-point favorite. C Nikola Jokic dropped 32 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in the win. Four of Denver’s starting 5 had a +/- of at least +10.

Los Angeles received a 32-point, 14-rebound outing from C Anthony Davis and a 27-point performance from F LeBron James, but the Lakers lost the turnover battle 12-4 and were outrebounded 49-40. G D’Angelo Russell also had a rough shooting game, going only 6-of-20 from the field, including just 1-of-9 from deep.

Lakers at Nuggets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:16 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lakers +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Nuggets -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lakers +7.5 (-110) | Nuggets -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Lakers at Nuggets key injuries

Lakers

F Anthony Davis (back) probable
F Lebron James (ankle) probable
F Cam Reddish (ankle) out

Nuggets

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Lakers at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 112, Lakers 103

Moneyline

PASS.

The Nuggets (-300) will win, but they’re not worth the risk of betting on as such heavy favorites. Back the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

BET NUGGETS -7.5 (-110).

Denver has covered the spread in back-to-back games and is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games. The Nuggets have also covered in their last 6 games vs. the Lakers and are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 head-to-head meetings.

Meanwhile, L.A. is also only 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games.

Denver was able to win by 11 points Saturday even with G Jamal Murray having a very inefficient 9-of-24 shooting night. So, this bet seems a safe play assuming that Murray will have a better outing in this one.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 223.5 (-115).

The Under has hit in back-to-back games for the Lakers. For Denver, the Under is 3-1 in its last 4 home games vs. a Western Conference opponent. The Under has also hit in 7 of the last 10 Los Angeles-Denver matchups.

This is only a lean because the Over is 6-4 in L.A.’s last 10 games and because the O/U is 5-5 in Denver’s last 10 outings.

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Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets meet in Game 1 of a best-of-7 Western Conference 1st-round series Saturday. Tip-off from Ball Arena is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Regular-season series: Nuggets won 3-0

The Lakers enter this rematch of last season’s Western Conference Finals on a 3-game winning streak, including back-to-back victories over the New Orleans Pelicans to clinch the 7 seed.

The Nuggets, who are the 2 seed and defending NBA champs, closed out their regular season on a 4-1 straight-up (SU) and against-the-spread (ATS) run.

Denver went 33-8 SU and 21-19-1 ATS at home in the regular season, while L.A. was 20-21 SU and 19-22 ATS on the road.

The Nuggets covered in all 3 meetings against Los Angeles this season, and the Under went 2-1. Their most recent meeting March 2 was a 124-114 Nuggets road win with the Over (231.5) cashing in downtown L.A. F LeBron James hit 40,000 career points, but C Nikola Jokic led Denver to victory with 35 points and 10 rebounds.

Denver swept L.A. 4-0 in the conference finals last season, going 2-2 ATS as the Over/Under (O/U) also went 2-2.

Lakers at Nuggets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lakers +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Nuggets -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lakers +7.5 (-115) | Nuggets -7.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Lakers at Nuggets key injuries

Lakers

C Anthony Davis (back) probable
F LeBron James (ankle) probable

Nuggets

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Lakers at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 111, Nuggets 110

Moneyline

It’s hard to beat a James-led team 9 straight times, and that’s what the Nuggets will be trying to do Saturday.

You could say that the Nuggets have the Lakers’ number; however, L.A. was a 1-point favorite in the March 2 meeting and led by as many as 11 before falling flat once James hit 40,000 points.

Split up your bet and put no more than 1/3 on the Lakers to get the upset win in Game 1 on the road, just like they did at the Memphis Grizzlies in the 1st round last season.

SPRINKLE THE ML with LAKERS (+230).

Against the spread

L.A. is a veteran team that doesn’t get overwhelmed playing in hostile environments. It understands the importance of stealing the 1st road game in a series and went 3-0 ATS in its Game 1s last season, each time as an underdog.

The Lakers opened as 6-point underdogs, and the line has moved away from them; however, the same thing happened in Game 1 of the 1st round last season when they opened as 2-point underdogs and closed catching 5 at the Grizzlies.

Trust L.A. to continue outperforming expectation on the road in Game 1s.

BET LAKERS +7.5 (-115).

Over/Under

Unders went 4-2 in the play-in games (5-1 depending on which line you got), and it seems the referees are allowing a more physical style of play in the postseason.

The only teams that put up more than 112 points were the Sacramento Kings, who were just running up the score against the hopeless Golden State Warriors, and the Atlanta Hawks and Chicago Bulls, the 2 lowest-rated defenses in the NBA Play-In Tournament.

This total jumped up 2 more points Saturday morning, which plays right into our hands.

BET UNDER 226.5 (-115).

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves (55-24) battle the Denver Nuggets (55-24) Wednesday with 1st place in the Western Conference on the line. Tip-off at Ball Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Timberwolves lead 2-1; Road team won each of the past 2 meetings, both in March, while Minnesota has covered all 3 meetings

The Timberwolves roughed up the Washington Wizards 130-121 in the Twin Cities on Tuesday night, but they didn’t come close to covering as an 18-point favorite as the Over (224) cashed. The T-wolves have won 4 of the past 5 games, and 8 of the past 10 contests outright, but they’re just 3-5 against the spread (ATS) in the past 8 games. The Over is 4-1 in the past 5 contests.

The defending World Champs are looking to hang onto the top overall seed in the Western Conference, entering this game tied for the top spot in the conference with the Timberwolves. Denver has won 4 of its past 5 games, while covering the last 2. The Nuggets haven’t covered in 3 in a row since a 4-0 ATS run from Feb. 22-28. Denver has cashed the Under in 5 of the past 7 games.

Timberwolves at Nuggets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:06 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Nuggets -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread: Timberwolves +5.5 (-105) | Nuggets -5.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 212.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Timberwolves at Nuggets key injuries

Timberwolves

C Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) out

Nuggets

F Aaron Gordon (foot) questionable

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Timberwolves at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 115, Timberwolves 107

Moneyline

The Nuggets (-225) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s just a little risky for such a huge clash.

The Timberwolves (+180) have the unfortunate situation of playing at home, then flying from the Twin Cities to the Mile High City, working on no rest.

PASS.

Against the spread

The NUGGETS -5.5 (-115) are also playing on no rest, but they won 111-95 in Utah, and stayed on Mountain Time with a quick jump from Salt Lake City back to Denver, while sleeping in their own beds on Tuesday night.

The Timberwolves +1.5 (-105) are just 1-4 ATS in the past 5 games when working on no rest, including the most recent meeting at home against the Nuggets, falling 115-112 on March 19 as a 7.5-point favorite.

Over/Under

OVER 212.5 (-115) is the play, and it’s the Timberwolves driving that wager.

The total has gone high in 5 straight games when Minnesota is playing on no rest, and the Over is 10-2 in the second end of a back-to-back set this season.

For the Nuggets, the Over has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games when playing on no rest.

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Denver Nuggets at Utah Jazz odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Denver Nuggets at Utah Jazz odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Denver Nuggets (54-24) are on the road Tuesday to take on the Utah Jazz (29-49). Tip-off is at 9 p.m. ET at Delta Center. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Jazz odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Nuggets lead 2-1

The Nuggets are 2nd in the Western Conference behind the Minnesota Timberwolves by a tiebreaker. They are coming off a 142-110 home win over the Atlanta Hawks as 11-point favorites and have won 3 of their last 4 games.

The Jazz are out of contention for the postseason. They have lost 12 straight games and 15 of their last 16. They lost 118-110 on Sunday to the Golden State Warriors, but covered the 13-point spread as road underdogs.

Nuggets at Jazz odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:22 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -1200 (bet $1,200 to win $100) | Jazz +750 (bet $100 to win $750)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -14.5 (-110) | Jazz +14.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nuggets at Jazz key injuries

Nuggets

G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (shoulder) probable
F Aaron Gordon (foot) questionable
C Nikola Jokic (hip) probable
G Jamal Murray (knee) probable
F Michael Porter Jr. (knee) probable
G Julian Strawther (ankle) probable

Jazz

G Jordan Clarkson (back) out
F John Collins (back) out
G Kris Dunn (foot) out
C Walker Kessler (nose) out
F Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) out

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Nuggets at Jazz picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 125, Jazz 105

Moneyline

The Nuggets are in a battle for the No. 1 seed in the West having won 18 of their last 23 games against a team already eliminated from contention and having lost 12 in a row and 15 of 16.

The Nuggets have everything to play for and the Jazz nothing but pride, and that clearly hasn’t helped them win.

Nothing about the matchup suggests upset win for the Jazz, so no need to bet them and it is a waste to bet the Nuggets at -1200.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Jazz covered the spread in their loss on Sunday to the Warriors, but their previous 3 losses were by 16 or more points, all to playoff-bound teams.

Three of the Nuggets’ last 4 wins have been by at least 22 points.

BET NUGGETS -14.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Jazz have allowed 118 or more points in 6 of their last 8 games for an average 123.3 points per game and 5 of the Jazz’ last 6 games have had totals higher than 225 points.

Denver scored 128 or more in 3 of its last 4 wins.

BET OVER 225.5 (-110).

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Atlanta Hawks at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Atlanta Hawks at Denver Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Atlanta Hawks (36-41) take on the Denver Nuggets (53-24) Saturday. Tip-off from Ball Arena is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Hawks vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Denver leads 1-0 with a 129-122 road win Dec. 11

Atlanta lost 109-95 vs. the Dallas Mavericks Thursday while failing to cover as an 11.5-point road underdog. The Hawks committed 21 turnovers while also having no scorer eclipse the 15-point mark. The Hawks had won back-to-back games before Thursday’s loss.

Denver suffered a 102-100 loss at the hands of the LA Clippers Thursday while failing to cover as a 3.5-point road favorite. C Nikola Jokic continued his MVP campaign with a 36-point, 17-rebound, 10-assist triple double, but he just missed the game-winning 3 at the buzzer. Thursday’s loss ended a streak of back-to-back wins for the Nuggets.

Hawks at Nuggets odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 9:40 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hawks +530 (bet $100 to win $530) | Nuggets -720 (bet $720 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hawks +12 (-110) | Nuggets -12 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Hawks at Nuggets key injuries

Hawks

F Saddiq Bey (knee) out
C Onyeka Okongwu (toe) out
G Trae Young (finger) out

Nuggets

F Aaron Gordon (foot) probable
C Nikola Jokic (hip) probable
G Jamal Murray (knee) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Hawks at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 118, Hawks 104

Moneyline

PASS.

I expect the Nuggets to pick up the win, but they are not worth the risk of betting on as -720 favorites. Bet on the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

LEAN NUGGETS -12 (-110).

Denver has covered the spread in back-to-back matchups vs. Atlanta and is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. The Nuggets are also 3-0 ATS in their last 3 vs. the Hawks in Denver. The Nuggets have covered in each of their last 3 matchups with an Eastern Conference opponent.

This is a lean because the Nuggets have been bad ATS lately and subpar on the season.

Over/Under

BET OVER 221.5 (–110).

The Over has hit in each of the last 4 Atlanta-Denver matchups and is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings. The Over has also hit in 3 of the last 4 meetings between these squads in Denver. For Atlanta, the Over is 8-2 in its last 10 overall and 42-35 on the season.

Be aware that the Under has hit in 4 of Denver’s last 5 overall.

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Denver Nuggets at LA Clippers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Denver Nuggets (53-23) meet the LA Clippers (47-28) Thursday in the nightcap of the national TNT doubleheader. Tip-off at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Clippers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Nuggets lead 2-1

The Clippers are 2-1 against the spread (ATS) in the 3-head-to-head meetings and the Under cashed in all 3. They last met Dec. 6 with the Clippers 111-102 at home and covering as 1.5-point favorites.

The Nuggets have won 8 of the past 9 meetings in this series, while covering at a 6-2 ATS clip in the past 8 outings.

Denver picked up a 110-105 home win Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs, although it came nowhere near covering as a 15.5-point favorite. The Under has hit in 3 of the Nuggets’ past 4 outings.

LA is coming off a 109-95 humbling at Sacramento, and the Clips are actually under .500 in the past 13 outings, going 6-7 straight (SU). LA is 1-6 ATS in the past 7 games, and 4-12 ATS across the past 16 outings. The Under is 2-1 in the past 3 outings, but the Over is still a dominant 6-2 in the previous 8 contests.

Nuggets at Clippers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:05 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Clippers +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
Against the spread: Nuggets -3.5 (-115) | Clippers +3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nuggets at Clippers key injuries

Nuggets

F Aaron Gordon (knee) probable
C Nikola Jokic (hip) probable
G Jamal Murray (knee) out

Clippers

F Kawhi Leonard (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Nuggets at Clippers picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 111, Clippers 105

Moneyline

The Nuggets (-175) are moderate favorites in this Western Conference marquee matchup. While Murray is sidelined for the defending champs, the Clippers (+145) continue to be without Leonard, which is a huge absence.

Look for Denver to maintain its mastery in the series with a solid win on the road. The Nuggets are 7-1 SU in the past 8 on the road, including a win at Crypto.com Arena against the Lakers March 2.

Unless you don’t want to lay the 3.5 points with the spread (below), a ML bet on Denver (-175) is a reasonable wager.

Against the spread

The NUGGETS -3.5 (-115) are worth a look laying the 2 buckets on the road. Denver is just 1-3 ATS in the past 4 games, and 3-6 ATS in the past 9 outings. However, on the road, it is a respectable 5-3 ATS in the past 8 outings.

The Clippers +3.5 (-105) are a different team without their leading scorer, Leonard, missing his 23.7 points per game (PPG), as well as his ability to clean the glass, as he has 6.1 rebounds per game (RPG), too.

Over/Under

UNDER 221.5 (-110) is worth a look in this late-window TNT game.

The Under cashed in Sacto on Tuesday, as the Clippers mustered just 95 points without Kawhi on the floor. The Under is 2-1 in the past 3 games after a 5-0 run to the Over, and the total is likely to trend low as long as Leonard is in street clothes, especially against teams with a decent defense.

Denver allows just 109.8 PPG to rank 6th in the NBA, according to covers.com, and it allows teams to hit just 46.4% from the field, and 35.7% from behind the 3-point line, ranking top-10 in both categories.

The Under is on a 3-1 run for the Nuggets in the past 4 games, and Denver has allowed 105 or fewer points in 4 of the past 5 outings.

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San Antonio Spurs at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s San Antonio Spurs at Denver Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The San Antonio Spurs (18-57) visit the Denver Nuggets (52-23) on Tuesday night. Tip from Ball Arena is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Spurs vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Nuggets lead 2-0

The Spurs had a 3-game winning streak snapped on Sunday with a 117-113 loss to the Golden State Warriors while covering as 10.5-point home underdogs. C Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points to lead 6 Spurs players in double figures. San Antonio shot 44.9% from the field in the loss.

Denver snapped a 2-game losing streak on Sunday with a 130-101 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers as a 4.5-point home favorite. C Nikola Jokic had his 23rd triple-double of the season with a game-high 26 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists as 4 other Denver players scored in double figures. The team shot 57.5% from the field and 63.6% from beyond the arc in the win.

Spurs at Nuggets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:37 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Spurs +1000 (bet $100 to win $1,000) | Nuggets -2000 (bet $2,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Spurs +15.5 (-105) | Nuggets -15.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Spurs at Nuggets key injuries

Spurs

F Dominick Barlow (knee) out
F Keldon Johnson (foot) out
F Jeremy Sochan (ankle) out
G Devin Vassell (hand, head) out

Nuggets

F Aaron Gordon (foot) probable
C Nikola Jokic (hip, wrist) probable
G Jamal Murray (knee) questionable
F Zeke Nnaji (adductor) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Spurs at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 119, Spurs 108

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Nuggets (-2000), who are 30-8 at home this season, to beat a San Antonio (+1000) squad that is 8-29 on the road.

Against the spread

LEAN SPURS +15.5 (-105).

San Antonio is 7-3 against the spread (ATS) in its last 10 games and has covered in 4 straight. It is also 6-2 ATS in its last 8 road games and is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games as a double digit underdog.

Denver has failed to cover in 2 of its last 3 games, all at home and is 3-5 ATS in its last 8 overall.

The Spurs spread is worth a small wager.

Over/Under

BET OVER 223.5 (-110).

The Spurs have hit the Over in 5 of their last 8 games, including each of their last 3, while the Nuggets have hit the Over in 5 of their last 7 games.

San Antonio has scored 113 or more in each of its last 3 games and has allowed 113 or more in 6 of its last 9 games. Denver has scored 128 or more in 2 of its last 4 games and 113 or more in 6 of its last 9.

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