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Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Los Angeles Lakers (15-12) and Sacramento Kings (13-15) meet for the second time in 3 days Saturday. Tip-off from Golden 1 Center is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Kings odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Los Angeles leads 2-0

The Lakers beat the Kings 113-100 as 4.5-point underdogs in the Thursday opener of this 2-game set at Golden 1 Center. L.A. outrebounded Sacramento 53-43 and won the turnover battle 17-14.

F/C Anthony Davis put up 21 points and 19 rebounds with 9 stocks, and F LeBron James broke the NBA record for career minutes.

The Lakers have won back-to-back games, while the Kings have dropped 2 straight.

Lakers at Kings odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 10:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lakers +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Kings -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lakers +6.5 (-115) | Kings -6.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lakers at Kings key injuries

Lakers

F/C Anthony Davis (elbow) questionable
F Rui Hachimura (leg) probable
C Jaxson Hayes (ankle) out
F LeBron James (foot) questionable

Kings

F Keegan Murray (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Lakers at Kings picks and predictions

Prediction

Kings 112, Lakers 107

Moneyline

PASS.

I like the Kings to win here, as they are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings, but they are not worth the risk of betting on as -225 favorites. Pass here, and bet the spread and/or O/U instead.

Against the spread

LEAN LAKERS +6.5 (-115).

L.A. has covered the spread in 4 of its last 5 games, while Sacramento has dropped 3 straight ATS. The Lakers are also the slightly better team ATS this season at 12-15, while the Kings are just 10-17-1.

This is a lean because the Lakers have a few key pieces on the injury report and the Kings are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

If Davis and James play, this bet is nearly a lock.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 228.5 (-110).

The Under has hit in 4 straight Lakers games and is 8-2 in the last 10. The Under is also 16-11 for the Lakers this season.

For Sacramento, the Under is 2-1 in its last 3 games.

The Under has also hit in 2 of the last 3 meetings.

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Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Los Angeles Lakers (14-12) and Sacramento Kings (13-14) meet Thursday at Golden 1 Center in the front end of a back-to-back set. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Kings odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Lakers won 131-127 as 1-point home favorites Oct. 26 as the Over (232) cashed

The Lakers picked up a 116-110 victory as 2.5-point underdogs against the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena as the Under (234.5) cashed Sunday. The Lakers are 3-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 4 games, while the Under has hit in 3 in a row. The total has gone low in 9 of the past 11 games, too.

For the Kings, they suffered a 130-129 loss at home against the Denver Nuggets Monday as 1.5-point favorites. Sacramento had its 3-game win streak halted. The Over has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games, while the total has gone high in 7 of the previous 10 outings.

The Kings swept the season series 4-0 straight up and ATS in 2023-24.

Lakers at Kings odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 11 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lakers +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Kings -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
Against the spread: Lakers +4.5 (-110) | Kings -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Lakers at Kings key injuries

Lakers

F Anthony Davis (foot) probable
C Jaxson Hayes (ankle) out
F LeBron James (foot) questionable

Kings

G Kevin Huerter (shoulder) questionable
F Keegan Murray (ankle) questionable
C Domantas Sabonis (back) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Lakers at Kings picks and predictions

Prediction

Kings 126, Lakers 117

Moneyline

The Kings (-185) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return, and that’s just a little too much risk for a standalone wager. However, if you were to toss Sacramento into a multi-leg NBA or cross-sport parlay, it would be perfectly OK to include the Kings there.

PASS.

Against the spread

PLAY KINGS -4.5 (-110) to get the job done. While the Lakers +4.5 (-110) won the first meeting back in late October, Sacramento has won 4 of the past 5 meetings at home, going 4-1 ATS.

While the Lakers are 3-1 ATS in the past 4 outings, they’re 1-4 ATS in the past 5 road games and 3-10 ATS across the past 13 outings away from home.

Over/Under

OVER 227.5 (-115) may be the best play on the board in this battle of California teams.

Yes, the Lakers have cashed the Under in 3 in a row and gone 2-9 O/U in the previous 11 outings.

However, the Kings have rolled for 129 or more points in 3 of the past 4 outings and 120 or more points in 5 of the previous 7 contests. The Over is 7-3 across the past 10 outings for the Kings while hitting in 5 in a row on Sacto’s home floor.

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Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Portland Trail Blazers (8-15) and Los Angeles Lakers (12-11) meet Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Trail Blazers vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Lakers won 3-0 in 2023-24

The Trail Blazers suffered an embarrassing 141-99 loss against Utah Friday as a 4-point favorite while the Over (223.5) cashed. The Blazers ended up hitting just 38.9% of their field-goal attempts while going just 64.7% (11-for-17) from the free-throw line.

Portland is 0-3 straight up (SU)/against the spread (ATS) in its last 3 games. The Over has gone 3-0, too, with Portland allowing 127 or more points in all 3 games.

The Lakers are coming off a 134-132 overtime loss in Atlanta Friday, although they did cover as 4-point underdogs while the Over (234.5) cashed. L.A. is just 2-7 SU in the past 9 games since Nov. 21, while going 2-9 ATS in the previous 11 outings.

Trail Blazers at Lakers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 9:48 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Lakers -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
Against the spread: Trail Blazers +8.5 (-110) | Lakers -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Trail Blazers at Lakers key injuries

Trail Blazers

F Toumani Camara (foot) doubtful
C Donovan Clingan (knee) out
G Scoot Henderson (quadriceps) questionable
C Robert Williams III (concussion) out

Lakers

F Anthony Davis (foot) probable
C Jaxson Hayes (ankle) out
F LeBron James (foot) questionable
G Austin Reaves (pelvis) doubtful

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Trail Blazers at Lakers picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 121, Trail Blazers 107

Moneyline

The Lakers (-400) will cost you 4 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough return.

Of course, backing the Trail Blazers (+300) is not really an option, either. This is a banged-up side which just got curb-stomped by a bad Jazz team by 42 points at home last time out.

PASS.

Against the spread

Play LAKERS -8.5 (-110) lightly, although before you finalize your betslip, make sure to double-check to see if Davis and LeBron are playing.

Of course, the Trail Blazers +8.5 (-110) were so awful last time out, and they have a ton of injury issues, so it might not matter if one of the 2 bigs for L.A. sits out. If both Davis and LeBron are green-lighted to play, go a little more aggressively on the home side despite problems of its own lately.

Over/Under

OVER 224.5 (-110) might be the best bet Sunday.

The Blazers have been terrible on the defensive end in the past 3 games, allowing at least 127 points in 3 in a row. Portland has had difficulty scoring points, though, so that’s the concern.

While the Lakers have hit the Over in the past 2 games, allowing 134 points in each game, the O/U has split 5-5 in 10 home games. And, again, there is the concern with Davis and LeBron potentially sitting out, so circle back around to double-check before finalizing those plays.

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Los Angeles Lakers at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Atlanta Hawks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Lakers (12-10) visit the Atlanta Hawks (12-11) Friday. Tip-off from State Farm Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; split 1-1 last season

The Lakers have dropped back-to-back games after falling 134-93 at the Miami Heat Wednesday as 3.5-point underdogs. F LeBron James scored a team-high 29 points.

Atlanta has won 5 straight games after taking down the Milwaukee Bucks 119-104 Wednesday as a 4-point road underdog. F Jalen Johnson scored a team-high 23 points while also grabbing 13 rebounds for a double-double.

Lakers at Hawks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 10:49 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lakers +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Hawks -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lakers +5.5 (-115) | Hawks -5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lakers at Hawks key injuries

Lakers

F Anthony Davis (foot) probable
C Jaxson Hayes (ankle) out
F LeBron James (foot) questionable
G Austin Reaves (pelvis) out

Hawks

G Trae Young (Achilles) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Lakers at Hawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Hawks 117, Lakers 105

Moneyline

PASS.

There is minimal value on Atlanta (-210) to win Friday against a struggling Lakers squad.

Against the spread

BET HAWKS -5.5 (-105).

This is a great number for a Hawks team that has covered 4 of its last 5 games, including 2 straight at home.

The Lakers have been outright awful ATS recently, with a 1-9 ATS record in their last 10 games. L.A. dealing with an array of injuries could greatly change the outlook of this game. The Lakers have failed to cover 4 consecutive games, including 3 straight on the road.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 231.5 (-110).

The Hawks are 15-8 O/U this season, but 4-6 O/U in their last 10 games. They’ve allowed 104 or fewer points in 3 of their last 4 games, going 1-3 O/U.

The Lakers are 3-7 O/U in their last 10 games. They’ve hit the Under in 6 of their last 7 games overall and 5 of their last 6 on the road. They have scored 93 or fewer points in 3 of their last 4 games and allowed 109 or fewer in 4 of their last 5.

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Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Los Angeles Lakers (12-8) square off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (9-10) Monday evening. Tip-off from Target Center is set for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Lakers lead 1-0

The Lakers survived a 105-104 scare at Utah Sunday as 5-point favorites. F Anthony Davis had 33 points and 11 boards, and F LeBron James had 27 points and 14 dimes. The Lakers shot 21% from distance (7-for-33). The Lakers are 2-5 in the last 7 games.

The Wolves snapped a 4-game skid with a 93-92 win over the LA Clippers Friday. The failed to cover as 6.5-point faves and are 2-8 ATS in the last 10. F Julius Randle‘s numbers are down across the board. After averaging 24 PPG, 9.2 RPG and 5 APG, he’s down to 21.2 PPG, 6.9 RPG and 4.1 APG. Ant-Man and the T-Wolves need more.

Lakers at Timberwolves odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 2:05 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lakers +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Timberwolves -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread: Lakers +8.5 (-115) | Timberwolves -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Lakers at Timberwolves key injuries

Lakers

(Not yet submitted — below was for Sunday’s game)

C Jaxson Hayes (ankle) out
G Austin Reaves (pelvis) out
F Cam Reddish (illness) out
G D’Angelo Russell (illness) out
F Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) out
C Christian Wood (knee) out

Timberwolves

F Joe Ingles (calf) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Lakers at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 119, Timberwolves 117

Moneyline

So the Lakers are old and on a back-to-back and just going to roll over, right? Wrong. In fact, they are 3-0 on no rest this season. They’re going to need to shore up their outside shooting, but the T-Wolves are struggling with life after Karl-Anthony Towns.

The Lakers are 4-3 in the last 7 meetings. I’ll take my chances on LAKERS +260.

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Against the spread

I’m going with LEBRON JAMES UNDER 1.5 THREE-POINTERS (+100). He is 0-for-15 from downtown in his last 3 games.

For even money, I’ll take the chance.

Over/Under

The Lakers have cashed 5 straight Unders, and both teams are 2-8 O/U in their last 10. Those trends have dropped this total enough to be broken. The Over cashed in 3 of the last 5 meetings, and this would be the second-lowest total in their last 10 meetings.

Take the OVER 219 (-105).

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Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder (14-4) square off against the Los Angeles Lakers (11-7) in Emirates NBA Cup group play Friday. Tip-off from Crypto.com Arena is set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Thunder vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Lakers won 3-1 last season

OKC continued rolling with a 105-101 victory in Golden State Wednesday. The Thunder pushed as 4-point favorites with Warriors G Stephen Curry sitting out. Thunder G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander held it down with 35 points, 9 boards and 5 assists. C Isaiah Hartenstein has made his presence felt with double-doubles in his last 3 starts. He had 14 points and 14 boards Wednesday.

The Lakers snapped a 3-game slide with a 119-101 victory at San Antonio Wednesday. They had 7 players reach double figures, and F LeBron James had a triple-double with 16 points, 10 boards and 11 dimes. F Anthony Davis added 19 points, 14 boards and 7 assists.

Thunder at Lakers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 1:20 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Thunder -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Lakers +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
Against the spread: Thunder -3.5 (-105) | Lakers +3.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Thunder at Lakers key injuries

Thunder

G Alex Caruso (hip) out
C Chet Holmgren (hip) out
F Jaylin Williams (hamstring) out

Lakers

F Anthony Davis (foot) probable
C Jaxson Hayes (ankle) doubtful
G Dalton Knecht (quadriceps) probable
F Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) out
C Christian Wood (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Thunder at Lakers picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 119, Thunder 115

Moneyline

The Lakers take this NBA Cup very seriously. They were 7-0 in Cup play last season and 2-1 thus far. They got smoked 127-100 against the Phoenix Suns Tuesday. So rest assured, they’re going to take this one very seriously to avoid their fate being out of their own hands.

They get up for OKC anyway, winning 5 of the last 6 meetings. Take the LAKERS +135 here because I feel like OKC is too thin without Holmgren and Williams.

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Against the spread

I’m going to double up here and take the LAKERS +3.5 (-115). Not only have the Lakers won 5 of 6 against OKC, they’re also 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings. OKC got them twice in L.A., and both were by 3 points. This provides adequate insurance, and most other places are already down to +3.

Over/Under

The Over is 4-3 in the last 7 meetings between the teams. OKC is 5-5 O/U in its last 10, and the Lakers are 4-4 in their last 8. This is the smallest total in the last 5 matchups, and it’s just small enough to cash an OVER 230.5 (-110).

Again, this means something to L.A. I look for a faster-paced game.

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Los Angeles Lakers at San Antonio Spurs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Los Angeles Lakers at San Antonio Spurs odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Lakers (10-7) visit the San Antonio Spurs (10-8) Wednesday. Tip-off from Frost Bank Center is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Spurs odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Lakers lead 1-0

The Lakers have lost 3 games in a row after falling 127-100 at the Phoenix Suns Tuesday as 2.5-point underdogs. F Anthony Davis scored a team-high 25 points while grabbing 15 rebounds for a double-double.

San Antonio has won 4 straight games after taking down the Utah Jazz 128-115 Tuesday as a 1.5-point road favorite. C Victor Wembanyama scored a game-high 34 points while the Spurs shot 48.4% from the field.

Lakers at Spurs odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 11:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lakers -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Spurs +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread (ATS): Lakers -2.5 (-105) | Spurs +2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Lakers at Spurs key injuries

Lakers

(Not yet submitted — below was for Tuesday’s game)

None

Spurs

(Not yet submitted — below was for Tuesday’s game)

F Jeremy Sochan (thumb) out
G Devin Vassell (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Lakers at Spurs picks and predictions

Prediction

Spurs 114, Lakers 109

Moneyline

BET SPURS (+110).

The Spurs have won 4 games in a row and 7 of their last 10. They have won 3 straight at home.

The Lakers have dropped 3 straight games. They’ve scored 102 or fewer points and allowed 127 in back-to-back games.

Against the spread

PASS.

The value is better on Spurs ML.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 228.5 (-115).

The Lakers have hit the Under in 3 of their last 4 games, including 2 straight. They are playing on the second night of a back-to-back and have scored 102 or fewer points in 3 of their last 5 games, including 2 straight.

The Spurs have hit the Under while scoring 110 or fewer points in 3 of their last 5 games. They have allowed 104 or fewer points in 2 of their last 4.

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Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Lakers (10-6) and Phoenix Suns (9-7) meet in NBA Cup group play Tuesday. Tip-off from Footprint Center is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Lakers are coming off a 127-102 loss as 4-point favorites against the visiting Denver Nuggets Saturday with the Under (236) hitting. L.A. is 0-2 straight up (SU) in its last 2 games and 0-4 against the spread (ATS) over its last 4.

The Suns lost 138-122 as 4.5-point home underdogs vs. the New York Knicks Wednesday as the Over (227) cashed. Phoenix has lost 5 consecutive games SU, going 1-4 ATS.

The Lakers have covered both meetings this season, with the Over/Under (O/U) going 1-1. The most recent meeting was a 109-105 Suns home win Oct. 28. Phoenix was a 4.5-point favorite, and the Under (229.5) hit. Suns G Devin Booker had a game-high 33 points, and F Kevin Durant scored 30.

Lakers at Suns odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 2:52 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lakers +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Suns -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread: Lakers +2.5 (-115) | Suns -2.5 (-105)
Over/Under: 234.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lakers at Suns key injuries

Lakers

C Anthony Davis (foot) probable

Suns

G Bradley Beal (calf) probable
F Kevin Durant (calf) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Lakers at Suns picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 116, Suns 115

Moneyline

L.A. has yet to lose 3 consecutive games SU this season, and the Suns may struggle offensively with Beal and Durant returning after missing 5 and 7 games, respectively.

Obviously, the star duo returning is far better for the team in the long run, but we see this time and time again in the NBA: When star players come back from injury, the team’s chemistry is usually off for 1-2 games.

BET LAKERS (+115).

Against the spread

L.A. +2.5 (-115) is a fine bet. I prefer the plus odds on the moneyline, though.

PASS. Bet the ML and/or total instead.

Over/Under

The Under has hit in 4 of the last 5 meetings between these teams. There’s something about Lakers F LeBron James facing Durant throughout the years that has given their matchups a playoff-like vibe. Both teams should be 100 percent focused on the defensive end, especially in a nationally-televised game.

BET UNDER 234.5 (-110).

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Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers 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 (8-6) and Los Angeles Lakers (10-5) meet Saturday. Tip-off from Crypto.com Arena is at 10:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Nuggets swept 3-0 in ’23-24 regular season and won 4-1 in first round of playoffs

The Nuggets had a 5-game winning streak Nov. 2-10, but have lost 3 of 4 and are coming off a 123-120 home loss to the Dallas Mavericks as 4.5-point favorites Friday.

The Lakers had a 6-game winning streak snapped Thursday in a 119-118 home loss to the Orlando Magic as 5-point favorites.

Nuggets at Lakers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Nuggets +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Lakers -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets +4.5 (-110) | Lakers -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Nuggets at Lakers key injuries

Nuggets

(Not yet submitted — below was for Friday’s game)

F Aaron Gordon (calf) out

Lakers

F Anthony Davis (foot) probable
C Jaxson Hayes (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Nuggets at Lakers picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 122, Lakers 119

Moneyline

The Lakers’ only home loss of the season was Friday night. They are 7-1 at home, while the Nuggets are 3-3 on the road.

The Nuggets are 2-0 this season on no rest, while the Lakers are only 3-2 with a rest advantage.

The Nuggets won 7 of 8 games against the Lakers between the regular season and playoffs last season.

BET NUGGETS (+150).

Against the spread

Neither team is a consistent ATS bet. The Lakers are 7-8 ATS this season and the Nuggets are 5-8-1 ATS. But the Nuggets are 3-1 ATS as underdogs.

Expect a Denver outright win, and with plus odds on the moneyline, betting the spread isn’t needed unless you’re looking to hedge.

PASS.

Over/Under

Five of the Nuggets’ last 8 games have had totals over 234.

Four of the last 5 for the Lakers have gone over 234.

BET OVER 234.5 (-115).

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Orlando Magic at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Orlando Magic (9-7) and Los Angeles Lakers (10-4) meet Thursday. Tip-off from Crypto.com Arena is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Magic vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; split 1-1 last season

The Magic are coming off a 104-93 setback as 3-point favorites at the LA Clippers Wednesday with the Under (205) hitting. The loss snapped a 6-game straight-up (SU)/against-the-spread (ATS) win streak for Orlando.

The Lakers failed to cover as 10.5-point favorites in a 124-118 win over the visiting Utah Jazz Tuesday while the Over (234) cashed. Rookie G Dalton Knecht had a career-high 37 points and tied the NBA’s single-game rookie record with 9 made 3s.

Orlando covered and the Under hit in both meetings last season, with the home team cashing on the moneyline (ML) in both matchups.

In the final meeting Nov. 4, 2023, Orlando won 120-101 as a 3.5-point underdog while the Under (222.5) hit. Magic F Franz Wagner had a team-high 26 points while F Paolo Banchero — who is out Thursday with an oblique injury — added 25 points, 10 assists and 7 boards.

Magic at Lakers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 9:59 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Magic +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Lakers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread : Magic +4.5 (-105) | Lakers -4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Magic at Lakers key injuries

Magic (Not yet submitted — below was for Wednesday’s game)

F Paolo Banchero (oblique) out
C Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) out

Lakers

C Anthony Davis (plantar fasciitis) probable
F Rui Hachimura (ankle) questionable
C Jaxson Hayes (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Magic at Lakers picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 106, Magic 105

Moneyline

The Lakers (-200) will likely win their 7th straight game, but the bid-ask difference is too high to bet the ML.

PASS. Bet the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

The Lakers have won 6 consecutive games SU, but they have only covered 1 of their last 4. They’ve been favored in 6 straight — and rightfully so — but have been overvalued on the spread in recent games.

The Magic are coming off a double-digit loss as road favorites Wednesday. It’s time to buy low on Orlando, which was among the hottest teams in the league before Wednesday’s loss.

BET MAGIC +4.5 (-105).

Over/Under

The Under has hit in the last 3 meetings and in 7 straight overall for the Magic. Orlando is second in the NBA in defensive efficiency (only behind the Oklahoma City Thunder), and I want no part of betting the Over in a Magic game until something fundamentally changes with their defense.

BET UNDER 216.5 (-110).

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