Lakers vs. Nuggets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 20

The Los Angeles Lakers (25-16) travel to face the Denver Nuggets (29-14) after losing three consecutive road games. Tuesday's matchup between the Lakers and the Nuggets features the Lakers as modest 2.5-point favorites. The matchup's point total is 227.5.

Take a look at everything you need to know about the Lakers-Nuggets game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Lakers vs. Nuggets Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
• Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
• TV: NBC/Peacock, ALT, and SportsNet LA
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Lakers vs. Nuggets Prediction

ATS Pick: Nuggets (+ 2.5)
O/U Pick: Over (227.5)
Score Prediction: Nuggets 121 - Lakers 115

Lakers vs. Nuggets Betting Insights

• Out of 41 games thus far this season, the Lakers have had 28 with over 227.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total.
• This season, 30 of the Nuggets' 43 total matchups have gone over 227.5 total points scored.
• These two teams average 238 points per game combined, 10.5 more than the total of 227.5.
• The Lakers and the Nuggets have seen their opponents average a combined 6.2 more points per game than the point total of 227.5 set for this matchup.
• Los Angeles has been chosen as the favorite in 24 games this year and has walked away with the win 17 times (70.8%) in those games.
• Denver has come away with seven wins in the 12 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season.
• Los Angeles and Denver have split the last four games they've played.
• The Lakers have a 3-1 record against the spread when taking on the Nuggets.

Lakers Recent Trends

• The Lakers have gone 5-5 in their last 10 contests, with a 4-5-1 record against the spread during that span.
• Los Angeles and its opponents have combined to score an average of 233.4 points over its last 10 games, 5.9 more than the 227.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Lakers have played 41 games, with 21 wins against the spread.
• Los Angeles has an against the spread record of 12-9-1 in its 22 games as a favorite of 2.5 points or more so far this season.
• The Lakers have eclipsed the over/under in 58.1% of their opportunities this year (25 times in 43 games with a set point total).
• The Lakers average just 0.7 fewer points per game (116.3) than the Nuggets allow (117).
• When Los Angeles scores more than 117 points, it is 15-3-1 against the spread and 18-1 overall.
• This season, the Lakers have a 49.6% shooting percentage from the field, which is 2.5% higher than the 47.1% of shots the Nuggets' opponents have made.
• When playing at home, the Lakers sport a worse record against the spread (10-9-1) compared to their ATS record on the road (11-10-0).
• When playing at home, Los Angeles eclipses the over/under 75% of the time (15 of 20 games). It has hit the over in 47.6% of road games (10 of 21 contests).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Lakers have picked up the win in 10 of 14 games when playing at home, good for a .714 winning percentage. They have won seven of 10 games on the road (.700) as a moneyline favorite.

Lakers Recent Stats

Lakers Leaders

• Luka Doncic puts up 33.3 points, 8.6 assists and 7.5 rebounds per contest.
• Deandre Ayton averages 14.2 points, 8.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game, shooting 68.9% from the field (second in NBA).
• LeBron James averages 22.6 points, 6.9 assists and 5.9 rebounds per game.
• Jake Laravia averages 9.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2 assists per game, shooting 46.1% from the field and 34% from beyond the arc with 1.2 made treys per contest.
• Marcus Smart averages 9.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest, shooting 40.6% from the floor and 32.1% from downtown with 1.6 made 3-pointers per game.

Lakers Player Props

Nuggets Recent Trends

• The Nuggets have a 6-4 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall over their last 10 games.
• Denver's average total over the last 10 games is 1.3 points greater than the 227.5 total listed for this matchup.
• The Nuggets are 25-18-0 against the spread this season.
• This year, Denver has an against-the-spread record of 6-1 in its seven games as an underdog of 2.5 points or more.
• Nuggets games this year have hit the over on 27 of 43 set point totals (62.8%).
• The Nuggets' 121.7 points per game are five more points than the 116.7 the Lakers allow.
• When it scores more than 116.7 points, Denver is 20-12 against the spread and 24-8 overall.
• The Nuggets' 50% shooting percentage from the field this season is 1.3 percentage points higher than the Lakers have given up to their opponents (48.7%).
• This year, the Nuggets are 10-9-0 at home against the spread (.526 winning percentage). On the road, they are 15-9-0 ATS (.625).
• In terms of the over/under, Denver's games have finished over 11 of 19 times at home (57.9%), and 16 of 24 away (66.7%).
• The Nuggets' winning percentage at home as moneyline favorites is .714 (10-4), and on the road it is .706 (12-5).

Nuggets Recent Stats

Nuggets Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Jamal Murray gets the Nuggets 25.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 7.3 assists. He also averages 1 steal and 0.3 blocked shots.
• On a per-game basis, Peyton Watson gives the Nuggets 13.9 points, 5 rebounds and 1.8 assists. He also averages 1 steal and 1 block.
• Tim Hardaway Jr. is putting up 14 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. He is making 46% of his shots from the floor and 41.2% from 3-point range, with 2.9 treys per game.
• The Nuggets are getting 7.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game from Bruce Brown this year.
• The Nuggets are receiving 18 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game from Aaron Gordon this season.

Nuggets Player Props

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