The Denver Nuggets (21 – 19) play host to the Los Angeles Lakers (21 – 21) at 9:00pm EST on Saturday 15th January 2022.
So far this season the Nuggets are 16-23-0 against the spread (ATS) and 7-9-0 ATS when playing at home. The Nuggets are coming off a 140-108 victory over Portland.
The visiting Lakers are 17-24-1 ATS and 8-8-1 ATS on the road. They’re 5-5 in their last 10 games and are seeking to get back to winning ways after suffering 2 consecutive losses.
Nuggets vs Lakers Betting Odds
| Nuggets Spread | Latest Odds |
| Lakers Spread | Latest Odds |
| Over/Under | Latest Odds |
| Time | 9:00pm EST |
| TV | NBA TV |
Nuggets and Lakers Betting Trends
- The Nuggets are 6-4 in their last 10 games.
- Denver are 16-23-0 ATS and 7-9-0 ATS at home.
- Totals have gone under in 20 of the Nuggets’ 39 games
- The Lakers are 5-5 in their last 10 games.
- Los Angeles are 17-24-1 ATS and 8-8-1 ATS on the road.
- Totals have gone over in 24 of the Lakers’ 42 games
Nuggets and Lakers Head to Head
- May 3, 2021: Denver Nuggets 89 @ Los Angeles Lakers 93
- Feb 14, 2021: Los Angeles Lakers 105 @ Denver Nuggets 122
- Feb 4, 2021: Denver Nuggets 93 @ Los Angeles Lakers 114
Nuggets vs. Lakers Team Statistics
 | Statistics |  |
|---|---|---|
| 106.4 23rd | Points Per Game | 112.1 4th |
| 46.6% 6th | Field Goal % | 46.6% 7th |
| 34.1% 21st | 3PT % | 35.2% 14th |
| 43.3% 26th | Rebounds | 45.4% 13th |
| 26.2% 4th | Assists | 24.6% 10th |
| 14.1% 15th | Turnovers | 15% 25th |
| 7.2% 20th | Steals | 8.3% 7th |
| 4% 29th | Blocks | 5.7% 7th |
| 19.3% 14th | Fouls | 20.4% 28th |
Nuggets vs. Lakers Injury Report
Denver Nuggets Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| JaMychal Green | C | Personal | Expected to be out until at least Jan 15 |
| Rodney McGruder | SG | Not Injury Related | Game Time Decision |
| Will Barton | SG | Neck | Game Time Decision |
| Vlatko Cancar | SF | Foot | Expected to be out until at least Apr 1 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | SF | Back | Out for the season |
| PJ Dozier | SG | Knee | Out for the season |
| Jamal Murray | PG | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Mar 1 |
Los Angeles Lakers Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmelo Anthony | PF | Back | Game Time Decision |
| Kendrick Nunn | SG | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Feb 5 |
| Anthony Davis | PF | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Jan 20 |
Key players to watch
Denver Nuggets Key Player
Nikola Jokic 26.3 ppg, 7.1 apg, 13.4 rpg, 1.2 spg
Los Angeles Lakers Key Player
LeBron James 25.9 ppg, 6.6 apg, 5.5 rpg, 1.7 spg
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Who plays tonight in the NBA?
The Denver Nuggets are hosting the Los Angeles Lakers at 9:00pm EST on Saturday 15th January 2022.
What TV channel is Nuggets vs Lakers game on?
The Nuggets vs Lakers game is available on NBA TV.
What time is the Nuggets vs Lakers NBA game tonight?
Tonight’s NBA game between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers is at 9:00pm EST.
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Is Rodney McGruder playing in tonights NBA game?
A game-time decision will be made. Rodney McGruder is dealing with issues unrelated to injury.
Is Will Barton playing in tonights NBA game?
A game-time decision will be made. Will Barton is dealing with an injury to the Neck.
Is Carmelo Anthony playing in tonights NBA game?
A game-time decision will be made. Carmelo Anthony is dealing with an injury to the Back.
Why is JaMychal Green not playing in tonights NBA game?
JaMychal Green is dealing with an injury to the Personal and is expected to be out until at least jan 15.
Why is Vlatko Cancar not playing in tonights NBA game?
Vlatko Cancar is dealing with an injury to the Foot and is expected to be out until at least apr 1.
Why is Michael Porter Jr. not playing in tonights NBA game?
Michael Porter Jr. is dealing with an injury to the Back and is out for the season.
Why is PJ Dozier not playing in tonights NBA game?
PJ Dozier is dealing with an injury to the Knee and is out for the season.
Why is Jamal Murray not playing in tonights NBA game?
Jamal Murray is dealing with an injury to the Knee and is expected to be out until at least mar 1.
Why is Kendrick Nunn not playing in tonights NBA game?
Kendrick Nunn is dealing with an injury to the Knee and is expected to be out until at least feb 5.
Why is Anthony Davis not playing in tonights NBA game?
Anthony Davis is dealing with an injury to the Knee and is expected to be out until at least jan 20.
