Nuggets vs. Lakers: NBA odds, Picks and Predictions

Denver Nuggets are 1-point road favorites against the Los Angeles Lakers. Denver owns the third-best record in the Western Conference. Los Lakers are 11-16 and two games behind the Golden State Warriors for the final play-in spot.

Denver Nuggets are 7-3 since November 23rd. They are averaging 121.7 points per 100 possessions during that period. Denver's recent success has been driven by their excellent offensive play. Their defense has not been as good, however. Los Angeles Lakers have struggled to defend the perimeter recently.

Lakers are 9-6 after a slow start to the season. They lost in overtime to Boston Celtics in their first home game after returning from a long East Coast road trip. Los Angeles ranks only 13th in defensive efficiency during their last 15 games.

Both the Nuggets and the Lakers are likely to have all of their best players on the floor this evening. Denver has been a capable road team this year, with a 9-7 record playing outside of the altitude in the Mile High City.