{"id":648530,"date":"2026-01-20T14:29:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T13:29:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=648530"},"modified":"2026-01-20T14:29:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T13:29:59","slug":"en-nba-lakers-vs-nuggets-predictions-odds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/en-nba-lakers-vs-nuggets-predictions-odds\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakers vs Nuggets Prediction, Odds &amp; How to Watch \u2013 Tuesday, January 20"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Los Angeles Lakers (25&ndash;16) head into Denver after dropping three straight road games, hoping to bounce back against the Nuggets (29&ndash;14) at Ball Arena on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Oddsmakers have installed the Lakers as modest 3&#8209;point favorites, with the total set at 228.5.<\/p><p>This matchup pits two Western Conference heavyweights against each other, both with elite offensive firepower. The Lakers average 116.3 points per game, led by Luka Doncic&rsquo;s 33.3 PPG and LeBron James&rsquo; steady production. Denver counters with Jamal Murray (25.9 PPG) and Aaron Gordon (18.0 PPG), while the team overall leads the NBA in scoring at 121.7 points per game.<\/p><p>The over\/under of 228.5 reflects the pace and scoring ability of both squads. Lakers games have gone over this number 27 times, while Nuggets games have hit the over in 30 of 43 contests. Combined, they average 238 points per game, nearly 10 points above the posted total. Denver has been strong as an underdog, winning 58.3% of such games, while Los Angeles has covered three of its last four against the Nuggets.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Bet for Lakers vs Nuggets<\/h2><p><strong>Best Bet: Nuggets <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-Draftkings-Sportsbook\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"+3 (-110) at DraftKings (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+3 (-110) at DraftKings<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Denver has thrived in the underdog role this season, going 4&ndash;1 ATS when catching three points or more. Their offense averages 121.7 points per game, five more than the Lakers allow, and they are 24&ndash;8 overall when scoring more than 116.7 points. Even without Jokic, the Nuggets&rsquo; balanced attack and home&#8209;court advantage make them dangerous.<\/p><p>The Lakers have been favored by three or more points 21 times this season, covering in just 11 of those games (11&ndash;9&ndash;1 ATS). Their recent road struggles &mdash; three straight losses &mdash; highlight their inconsistency away from home. While Doncic and LeBron provide star power, Denver&rsquo;s pace and efficiency give them the edge. With both teams trending toward high&#8209;scoring contests, taking the Nuggets with the points is the sharper play.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Same&#8209;Game Parlay Picks<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3&#8209;Leg SGP (Safer)<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leg 1: Nuggets +3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leg 2: Luka Doncic 30+ points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leg 3: Jamal Murray 20+ points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Combined odds: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">+400<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Doncic has averaged 33.3 points per game and remains the Lakers&rsquo; offensive engine. Murray, probable despite a knee issue, has averaged nearly 26 points per game. If both stars deliver, Denver covering the spread ties the parlay together.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Longshot SGP<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leg 1: Nuggets ML<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leg 2: Aaron Gordon 8+ rebounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leg 3: LeBron James 2+ made threes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Combined odds: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">+1600<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Gordon has averaged 6.4 rebounds per game and will be leaned on with Jokic sidelined. LeBron has shown confidence from deep, and if he connects from outside while Denver controls the boards, the Nuggets can steal the outright win.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lakers vs Nuggets Odds &amp; Top Player Props<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Market Odds<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Market<\/th><th>Lakers<\/th><th>Nuggets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Spread<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-3 (-110)<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">+3 (-110)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Moneyline<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-138<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">+118<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total (O\/U)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">O 228.5 (-110)<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">U 228.5 (-110)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p><em>The above odds are <\/em><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>sourced from FanDuel<\/a><\/em><\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Player Props<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Luka Doncic points O\/U 32.5 (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-114<\/a>) &mdash; averaging 33.3 PPG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LeBron James points O\/U 22.5 (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-112<\/a>) &mdash; averaging 22.6 PPG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jamal Murray points O\/U 27.5 (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-116<\/a>) &mdash; averaging 25.9 PPG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aaron Gordon points O\/U 18.5 (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-112<\/a>) &mdash; averaging 18.0 PPG<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Odds updated: January 20, 2026 &ndash; 12:00 p.m. ET. 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