Lakers vs. Nuggets Player Props & Best Bets Today: NBA Prop Picks (Jan. 20)
My Lakers vs. Nuggets player props today bank on LeBron James, Jamal Murray, and Luka Doncic going all out as the rivalry between L.A. and Denver continues.
The Lakers are a 2.5-point betting favorite over the Nuggets, with tipoff from Ball Arena in Denver set for 10 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock). My NBA best bets for tonight's matchup feature three Overs.
π Lakers vs. Nuggets player props today: 10 p.m. ET
See all of our experts' NBA picks based on the latest NBA odds.
| Player | Prop bet | Best odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James, F, Lakers | Over 22.5 points | -124 via DraftKings | βββββ |
| Jamal Murray, G, Nuggets | Over 26.5 points | -112 via DraftKings | ββββ |
| Luka Doncic, G, Lakers | Over 7.5 rebounds | +106 via DraftKings | βββ |
π° Best Lakers vs. Nuggets prop bet: LeBron James Over 22.5 points (-124) βββββ
Check out all of our NBA analysis and expert predictions this season.
James is averaging 26.6 points in January - his highest-scoring month of the season - and should keep that pace going against Denver, a team he has had success against in the past.
Not only has James scored 24 or more points in seven of his nine games in January, but he has also cashed this prop in eight of the last nine times he has played the Nuggets. The Lakers and Nuggets have an active rivalry, as they have faced each other in two of the last three postseasons, and that appears to motivate James to be more aggressive on offense.
π₯ More Lakers vs. Nuggets prop picks
Jamal Murray Over 26.5 points (-112) ββββ
Murray has been on fire for the shorthanded Nuggets, scoring 27 or more points in five of his eight games since Nikola Jokic went down.
He has cashed this prop in three of his last four games, and in the one game in which he scored fewer than 27 points, he played just 25 minutes as the Nuggets were trailing the Charlotte Hornets by 30 points after three quarters on Sunday. With just a 2.5-point spread tonight in Denver, itβs unlikely this game turns into a rout, meaning Murray should play enough minutes to keep cashing this prop.
Luka Doncic Over 7.5 rebounds (+106) βββ
Doncic has been dominant on the glass against the Nuggets, and with Jokic sidelined, he should grab even more defensive rebounds tonight.
The six-time All-Star has recorded eight or more rebounds in six straight meetings with the Nuggets, dating back to the 2023-24 season. With Denver still dealing with Jokicβs injury, Doncic should continue cashing this prop as the Nuggets play without their top rebounder tonight.
Meanwhile, our Dustin Saracini fades Doncic with his NBA player props tonight.
π Lakers vs. Nuggets SGP
💵 Lakers vs. Nuggets same-game parlay
- LeBron James Over 22.5 points (-124) βββββ
- Jamal Murray Over 26.5 points (-112) ββββ
- Luka Doncic Over 7.5 rebounds (+106) βββ
Best odds: +525 via DraftKings ($10 to win $52.50)
π Lakers vs. Nuggets betting trends
| Lakers | Statistic | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| 25-16 | W-L record | 29-14 |
| 22-19 | ATS record | 26-17 |
| 24-17 | O/U record | 27-16 |
| 2-3 | Last 5 games | 4-1 |
π Lakers vs. Nuggets injuries
πΊ How to watch Lakers vs. Nuggets
- Date: Tuesday, Jan. 20
- Tipoff: 10 p.m. ET
- Location: Ball Arena (Denver)
- TV: NBC/Peacock
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