Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
107:115
20/01/2026 at 22:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
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  • Where to Watch on TV:
australiaAustraliaESPN
finlandFinlandVeikkaus TV
germanyGermanySky Sport 2, Sky Sport Mix, Sky Sport Top Event
greeceGreeceCOSMOTE Sport 5
netherlandsNetherlandsESPN 1
portugalPortugalSport TV2
serbiaSerbiaArena Premium 1
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomSky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports+
worldWorldNBA Global League Pass

Match Stats

Field goals attempts
8783
Field goals made
3942
Field goals %
44.83%50.6%
2-point field goals attempts
5058
2-point field goals made
2432
2-point field goals %
48%55.17%
3-point field goals attempts
3725
3-point field goals made
1510
3-point field goals %
40.54%40%
Free throws attempts
1932
Free throws made
1421
Free throws %
73.7%65.6%
Offensive rebounds
510
Defensive rebounds
2641
Total rebounds
3151
Assists
2724
Blocks
72
Turnovers
513
Steals
63
Personal fouls
2118
Technical fouls
21

Highlights

Chances of winning


Denver Nuggets
41.3%
Los Angeles Lakers
58.7%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
47.2% 52.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

49.8% 50.2%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Denver Nuggets has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Denver Nuggets's form might have worsened.
  • Los Angeles Lakers has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Los Angeles Lakers's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Denver Nuggets than the current prediction. (+8.5%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Denver Nuggets, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Los Angeles Lakers than the current prediction. (-8.5%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Los Angeles Lakers, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Denver Nuggets - Los Angeles Lakers Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.31
    (2.01)

    1.65
    (1.8)
    4%
    (5.3%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 227.50
    • The most likely Handicap: 2 (-3)
    What is the prediction for Denver Nuggets - Los Angeles Lakers?
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • AH +7.5, OT - Denver (1.43) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • AH +3.5, OT - Denver (1.80) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • H/A, 1st Half - LA Lakers (1.65) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Users Predictions: Denver Nuggets will win (24 of 29 users predict this - 82.76%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 69.01%96.51%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Denver Nuggets will win (14 of 16 users predict this - 87.5%) 🥇 Gold Tip.
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 19 high ROI users predict this event. Denver (votes: 16 - 84.2%). LA Lakers (votes: 3 - 15.8%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 113:116.
  • Preview Facts
    • Get ready for a battle between the top and the middle of the table (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Denver won 3.
    • Denver is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • LA Lakers's form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
    • There will not play in Denver: Bates T. (Foot Injury) Braun C. (Ankle Injury) Gordon A. (Hamstring Injury) Johnson C. (Knee Injury) Jokic N. (Knee Injury) Valanciunas J. (Calf Injury)
    • There will not play in LA Lakers: Reaves A. (Calf Injury) Thiero A. (Knee Injury)
    • There are questionable in LA Lakers: Hayes J. (Muscle Injury)
    • We predict that Denver will win today's game, with odds of 2.15.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Denver won 15 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 2284:2218. (average 114.2:110.9).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Denver won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 1035:1002. (average 115:111.3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Denver Nuggets - Los Angeles Lakers were as follows:
    18.07.2025 Los Angeles Lakers - Denver Nuggets 84:106
    19.03.2025 Los Angeles Lakers - Denver Nuggets 120:108
    14.03.2025 Denver Nuggets - Los Angeles Lakers 131:126
    22.02.2025 Denver Nuggets - Los Angeles Lakers 100:123
    23.11.2024 Los Angeles Lakers - Denver Nuggets 102:127
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    11Milwaukee Bucks5625316286:64620.446
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    13Washington Wizards5716416397:69970.281
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