{"id":80823,"date":"2026-01-20T23:15:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T02:15:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/lakers-vs-nuggets-prediction-picks-odds-for-tonights-nba-game\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T23:15:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T02:15:27","slug":"lakers-vs-nuggets-prediction-picks-odds-for-tonights-nba-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/lakers-vs-nuggets-prediction-picks-odds-for-tonights-nba-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakers vs Nuggets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight\u2019s NBA Game"},"content":{"rendered":"


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On the heels of an NBA All-Star starter snub, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers head into the altitude to face the Denver Nuggets tonight.<\/p>\n

On Monday, James found out that he will not be in the starting lineup for the league\u2019s annual showcase for the first time in his 23-year career.<\/p>\n

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Just how will \u201cThe King\u201d respond?<\/p>\n

My Lakers vs. Nuggets predictions<\/strong> paint a big game for James, but maybe not in the way you think.<\/p>\n

Here are my best NBA picks<\/a> for January 20.<\/p>\n

Tip-off is set for 10:00 p.m. ET from Ball Arena in Denver, with the game airing on NBC.<\/p>\n

Lakers vs Nuggets prediction<\/h2>\n

Lakers vs Nuggets best bet<\/strong>: LeBron James Over 12.5 rebounds + assists (-120)<\/p>\n

LeBron James<\/a> has no problem doing the little things that win basketball games.<\/p>\n

Through nine games this month, James has beefed up his assist and rebound rates significantly, averaging 7.6 in both stat categories in January.<\/p>\n

His rebounding chances have increased from 8.6 to 10.9 in that span, while LeBron’s potential assists have grown from 10.7 in the first three months to 13.6 in January.<\/p>\n

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The Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> superstar has blown through his combo prop market in those nine contests, eclipsing his rebounds + assists total in seven of those games.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets<\/a> are walking wounded at the moment. Nikola Jokic<\/a> is the most significant loss, especially when it comes to keeping opponents off the glass, as Denver has allowed nearly eight more rebounds per game since Dec. 29.<\/p>\n

Standouts like Aaron Gordon<\/a>, Jamal Murray<\/a>, Christian Braun<\/a>, and backup center Jonas Valanciunas<\/a> are also out or playing through injuries tonight.<\/p>\n

LeBron’s projections range from 12.4 rebounds + assists to 14.7 combined. My number sits closer to 14 boards + dimes for the “King”, which makes the Over 12.5 on this combo prop playable even at -145.<\/p>\n

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Lakers vs Nuggets same-game parlay<\/h2>\n

The Nuggets have run into some rotten teams lately, picking up wins over Milwaukee, New Orleans, Dallas, and Washington. Los Angeles is a step up.<\/p>\n

James is averaging both 7.6 assists and 7.6 rebounds over the last nine games.<\/p>\n

Luka Doncic<\/a> can inflict damage from downtown, especially with the Nuggets having to help inside with an undersized interior.<\/p>\n

Lakers vs Nuggets SGP<\/h3>\n