Lakers vs. Nuggets prediction, odds, line: 2022 NBA picks, April 3 best bets from proven computer model
The Los Angeles Lakers host the Denver Nuggets on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET. Los Ales needs to move up one spot from 11th to make the play-in tournament for the postseason. Denver is favored by 2.5 points. The over-under for points scored is set at 231. 5. SportsLine's proven computer model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,00 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons.
Lakers vs. Nuggets is a 2022 NBA game. Denver is 21-29 ATS as a favorite, but 9-10 in their road games. Los Angeles is 17-18 ATCW as an underdog this season.
Lakers vs. Nuggets is a 2022 NBA game. The Nuggets are 21-29 ATS as a favorite, but 9-10 AET as road favorites. Los Angeles is 17-18 ATC as an underdog this season.
Nikola Jokic is the favorite for league MVP. Denver lost 136-30 to Minnesota on Friday night. The Nuggets are 24-16 on the road this season and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 on road against a team with a winning home record. Los Angeles Lakers are 26th in the NBA in defense and average 114.6 points against them.
Lakers are playing at home against the Nuggets. LeBron James is leading the league in scoring with 30.3 points per game. Anthony Davis returned from a long-term injury and had 23 points and 12 rebounds on Friday night. Los Angeles is 4-1 ATS in its last five games when playing with one day of rest.
SportsLine's model is leaning under on the point total. It projects the teams to combine for 229 points. One side of the spread hits well over 50 percent of time.
