Lakers vs. Denver: prediction for the NBA match
In the previous head-to-head match the Lakers secured a home victory over Denver. Will the Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets on December 17? We offer our prediction for the upcoming game.

Command Analysis

LA Lakers

Lakers are still unable to get closer to the Top-10 in the Western conference standings. Darwin Ham's men have won only 11 matches in the current season. They are currently at the 12th position in the standings.
In the most recent match the Lakers suffered another defeat. Three days ago, Darwin Ham's men suffered a home defeat to Boston (118:122). But before that, team secured a victory over Detroit (124:117).

Denver Nuggets

Denver earned three victories in a row. Michael Malone's men managed to beat Portland (122:121), Utah (115:110) and Washington (141:128). Nikola Jokic is putting up a great performance for the Nuggets. In the most recent game the Serbian player scored 43 points, collected 14 rebounds and gave eight assists.
These victories lifted the Colorado team to a 3rd spot in the Western conference standings. Nuggets are just one victory away from the leading New Orleans.
Trends
СтавкаLakers: total under 118,5 points
In 3 of 5 latest matches the Lakers scored less than 119 points

СтавкаDavis: total over 2,5 assists
Davis averages 3,5 assists per game in matches against Denver

Tip and bets
Lakers were close to a victory against Boston, but they fell a bit short. Overall, it was a strong performance for Darwin Ham's men. With that level of play LeBron James and co should be able to beat Denver.
Our prediction - Lakers to win (Including OT)
Lakers scored around 120 points in each of latest matches. Ham's men are unlikely to change the strategy. We offer to place a bet on total over.
Our second bet is on total over 233,5 points