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NBA 2026-01-20 · Evening Edition LOSS

Lakers vs. Nuggets

Lakers vs. Nuggets Over 226.5
55%
Entry Price
$256K
Volume
10:00 PM ET
Game Time (ET)
-0.55u
P&L

ANALYSIS

Our projection for a high-scoring environment is bolstered by Denver’s league-leading offensive rating (121.7) and their defensive slide to 23rd overall while Nikola Jokic (knee) remains sidelined. The Lakers’ offense is peaking with NBA scoring leader Luka Doncic (33.3 PPG) and LeBron James—who is averaging 33.6 PPG over his recent stretch—primed to exploit an undersized Nuggets frontcourt in a high-possession matchup.
Key Data
Adj Off-Efficiency: Rank 2, Transition Def Success: Rank 28, True Shooting %: Top 12

OUTCOME

Los Angeles Lakers 115 - Denver Nuggets 107
Graded from ESPN final score

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