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"Denver" - "Lakers". Forecast for the NBA match
On February 23, at the Ball Arena in Denver, we will have an exciting confrontation between Denver and the Lakers. The Nuggets are in fantastic shape and aim to continue their winning streak, while the Ozerns, led by LeBron James, are ready to give battle to one of the leaders of the Western Conference. Will the guests be able to stop the overclocked Denver, or will the hosts make their tenth triumph in a row? - read in our forecast
Command Analysis
Denver Nuggets
USACurrent form
The Nuggets are fully engaged in the race for second place in the Western Conference. The team confidently beat Houston and is now almost close to Memphis, which has begun to lose points more often. Michael Malone's men are showing brilliant form, as their streak of nine consecutive wins is impressive. In the last match, Denver easily dealt with Charlotte (129:115), and Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray scored 63 points between them.
Meeting with the Lakers will not be an easy test, because the guests have LeBron James in the ranks, who alone can turn the game around. But given Denver's current form, fans can expect to continue their winning streak.
Disqualifications and injuries
Vlatko Chancar, Daron Holmes and Payton Watson will not play on the floor due to health problems.
Interesting facts for betting
Denver's unbeaten streak lasts nine games.
Approximate composition: Gordon-Porter Jr., Jokic-Brown, Murray.
LA Lakers
USACurrent form
Ozernye are completing the top five strongest teams in the West and clearly do not intend to stop. J.J. Reddick's team has improved in recent weeks and is trying to stay on par with the top teams in the league. In the last match, the Lakers beat Portland (110:102) - the victory turned out to be difficult, but important, especially given the away nature of the game.
LeBron James proved once again that age is just numbers for him, because the king has 40 points and complete dominance on the court. While Luka Doncic continues to adapt to the new environment, LeBron takes full responsibility for the result. Of course, much more is expected from Slovenian talent, but the process of integrating into the new system will take time.
An important point for the Lakers will be psychological readiness. The team understands perfectly well that Denver is practically unstoppable right now, but Ozerny has the experience and charisma to impose a fight on even the most formidable opponent.
Disqualifications and injuries
Max Kleber, Luka Doncic and Jarred Vanderbilt will not play in the next match due to injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
Ozernye have won four of their last five away matches.
Approximate composition: Hachimura-Hayes, James-Reeves, Finney-Smith.
Trends
The rate is the 1st quarter. Victory of the Lakers
In 3 of the last 5 face-to-face matches, Ozernye won in the first quarter.
2.391st quarterbet: total less than 61 points
In none of the last five face-to-face matches in the first quarter were more than 61 points scored.
1.73Tip and bets
In its current state, Denver is a real skating rink that sweeps away everyone in its path. The team is churning out victories one after another and is close to securing its tenth victory in a row. Jokic and Murray are in fantastic shape, and if they continue like this, the Lakers' defense will be under tremendous strain.
On the other hand, the Lakers didn't come to Denver just to get their act together. LeBron James, as a true leader, is able to lead the team. The guests will certainly try to play on the counterattack, hoping to catch Denver on fast transitions.
In our opinion, the owners are still preferable to parquet. The Nuggets are looking more balanced now, and the home arena factor will be key. We expect Denver to win, although the Lakers certainly won't be defeated.
Our prediction is that the Lakers will win, taking into account the handicap (+8) points in 1.77
Bet on the total
Given the style of both teams, we are looking forward to a productive meeting. "Denver" likes to dominate its arena, accelerating the pace of the game to the maximum. The Lakers, with James in the lineup, will also rely on the attack, because it's very difficult to beat the Nuggets in a positional game. Most likely, the teams will break through the total.
Forecast - total more than 238 points in 1.67
Betting on statistics
It's hard to imagine how the Lakers will be able to contain Jokic and company. Denver is on the move, key performers are in line, and the motivation to extend the winning streak is off the charts. The Nuggets will probably attack from the first minute and try to decide the outcome of the meeting before the fourth quarter. We assume that the hosts will break through the individual total and please their fans with a productive game.
Prediction – Denver's individual total is more than 123.5 points in 1.86 minutes
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