The Los Angeles Lakers (25-16) are slightly favored (by 1.5 points) to stop a three-game road losing streak when they visit the Denver Nuggets (29-14) on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET.

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Lakers vs. Nuggets Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final tally of Nuggets 121, Lakers 115.

Moneyline Pick: Nuggets (+105)
Total Pick: Over 228.5 (computer predicts 235.9 points)
Pick ATS: Nuggets (+1.5)
Recent Lakers vs. Nuggets Matchups

Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends

Los Angeles is 21-20-0 against the spread this season.
The Lakers have a 13-11 record against the spread when favored by 1.5 points or more this season.
The teams have hit the over in 25 of Los Angeles’ 43 games with a set total.
This season, the Lakers have won 17 out of the 24 games, or 70.8%, in which they’ve been favored.
This season, Los Angeles has won 16 of its 22 games, or 72.7%, when favored by at least -124 on the moneyline.
Nuggets 2025-26 Betting Trends

Denver is 25-18-0 ATS this season.
The Nuggets have an 8-3 record against the spread when an underdog by 1.5 points or more this season.
Denver’s games have gone over the point total 27 out of 43 times (62.8%).
The Nuggets have been the moneyline underdog 12 total times this season. They’ve gone 7-5 in those games.
Denver has a record of 5-3 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +105 or longer (62.5%).

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Lakers vs. Nuggets Injury Report

Lakers

Lakers:

Adou Thiero: Out (Knee),

Austin Reaves: Out (Calf)

Nuggets

Nuggets:

Nikola Jokic: Out (Knee),

Jamal Murray: Probable (Knee),

Tim Hardaway Jr.: Probable (Knee),

Aaron Gordon: Probable (Hamstring),

Christian Braun: Day-To-Day (Ankle),

Jonas Valančiūnas: Out (Calf),

Cameron Johnson: Out (Knee),

Tamar Bates: Out (Foot)

Lakers vs. Nuggets Game Time and TV Channel

Game day: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Game time: 10 p.m. ET
TV channel: NBC/Peacock, ALT, and SportsNet LA
Location: Denver, Colorado
Arena: Ball Arena
Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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