The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets will meet again this Wednesday, marking their second clash in just one week. The Lakers faced a setback in their last game against the Nuggets, losing 131-126 despite the absence of key players like Luka Doncic (ankle) and LeBron James (groin). However, Doncic is expected to return for this matchup in Los Angeles, while James remains sidelined.

For the Nuggets, injuries have surfaced as well, with Jokic (ankle/elbow) and Murray (ankle) being questionable, whereas Gordon (calf/ankle) is probable. Currently, the Nuggets hold a narrow lead over the Lakers for the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference, with the Nuggets boasting an overall record of 44-25 and the Lakers at 42-25.

Tipoff on ESPN is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET from Crypto.com Arena. The Nuggets are favored by 2 points, with the over/under set at 231.5 points. Bet on the Nuggets to win at -135, while the Lakers feature as +114 underdogs.

Betting Picks:

• Nuggets - 2 at DraftKings
• The Under bet hit in two of three games against the Lakers this season.
• Look for Doncic’s points, rebounds, and assists total to stay under 50.5 against the Nuggets.

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