At 9 p.m. ET on Monday at Ball Arena in Denver, LeBron James and the advancing Los Angeles Lakers (19-21) travel to face Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets (26-13), the two-time defending NBA MVP. The Lakers are 9-13 away from home, while Denver is 16-3 at home. Los Angeles is riding a five-game winning streak heading into Monday’s game after defeating the Sacramento Kings 136-134 on Saturday. The Nuggets will be attempting to build on their remarkable 121-108 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday in order to continue their two-game winning run. For the Lakers, Anthony Davis (foot) is still out.

The game begins at 9 p.m. ET. According to the most recent Nuggets vs. Lakers odds from Caesars Sportsbook, Denver is favoured by 10 points, while the total is set at 241. You should check SportsLine’s NBA predictions and betting tips from the trusted computer simulation model before making any Lakers vs. Nuggets picks.

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Nuggets vs. Lakers spread: Nuggets -10
Nuggets vs. Lakers over/under: 241 points
Nuggets vs. Lakers money line: Denver -455, Los Angeles 345
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The Nuggets: What You Need to Know

This past Friday, the Nuggets easily defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers at home, winning 121-108. Nikola Jokic, a centre for Denver, did what he does best and recorded a triple-double with 28 points, 15 rebounds, and ten assists.

Jokic is still making his case for the NBA MVP award for the 2022–23 season. The 27-year-old Serbian enters this contest with averages of 25.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 9.5 assists per game, giving him a chance to earn his third straight MVP award. Aaron Gordon, a power forward, has also been excellent for Denver this year, performing at a level that would qualify him for the All-Star game. Averaging 16.9 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game is the former Arizona Wildcat.

What you must know regarding the Lakers

The Lakers and Sacramento Kings were deadlocked 73-73 at the half this past Saturday, but Los Angeles came out strong in the second half to win 136-134. LeBron James, a small forward, and centre Thomas Bryant, who combined for a double-double with 29 points and 14 rebounds, respectively, are largely responsible for Los Angeles’ success.

Los Angeles hasn’t exactly been a force on defence, giving up an average of 117.7 points per game. Having said that, James, like Jokic, has taken the team on his shoulders and is playing basketball worthy of an MVP. The forward, who is 38 years old, averages 6.7 assists, 8.2 rebounds, and 29.1 points a game. Despite having an ankle injury, James is anticipated to suit up and play against the Nuggets on Monday night.

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