Nuggets vs Lakers Picks and Prediction – 11/24/2024

The Denver Nuggets conclude a back-to-back on Saturday when visiting the Los Angeles Lakers after hosting the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Denver is 8-5 and second in the Northwest division, 2 ½ games behind the first-place Oklahoma City Thunder. Denver defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 122-110 Tuesday with Jamal Murray scoring 27 points to lead the Nuggets. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our NBA previews.

Nikola Jokic is leading Denver in scoring, rebounding, and assists with averages of 29.7 points, 13.7 rebounds, and 11.7 assists per game. Michael Porter Jr is the second leading scorer with an average of 18.3 points per game and is one of six players for Denver averaging double figures in scoring. Denver is scoring an average of 116.5 points per game.

The Los Angeles Lakers look to bounce back from a loss with a victory at home on Saturday when hosting the Denver Nuggets. Los Angeles is 10-5 second in the Pacific Division, 1 ½ games behind the first-place Golden State Warriors. Los Angeles was defeated by the Orlando Magic 119-118 on Thursday night snapping a six-game winning streak for the Lakers.

Anthony Davis is leading Los Angeles in scoring and rebounding with averages of 30.7 points and 11.4 rebounds per game. LeBron James is the second-leading scorer and the leader in assists with averages of 23.5 points and 9.4 assists per game. Los Angeles has six players averaging double figures in scoring and as a team is scoring an average of 117.3 points per game.

Denver will be completing a back-to-back after playing at home on Friday versus Dallas before heading to Los Angeles to face the Lakers on Saturday. Denver has failed to cover the number in five of the last eight played on the road. Los Angeles was defeated by Orlando on Thursday night but before that, the Lakers had won each of the previous six straight up and were 3-3 ATS. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Lakers win and cover ATS 127-116.