The best rivalry of this decade continues at Ball Arena in Denver Colorado. The Denver Nuggets host the Los Angeles Lakers in a nationally televised Saturday game on ABC. It will have a different air about it as three of the best players in the world share the court.

 

 

 

Los Angeles Lakers: Still Cruisin’

The Los Angeles Lakers receive a great deal of scrutiny. After a rough run of losses one could easily believe that they were competing for a high draft pick lottery. They have a 33-21 record this season, and are currently fifth in the Western Conference. But scrutiny comes often as one of the most popular sports franchises in the world.

The Lakers have had issues with the Denver Nuggets since winning the 2020 Western Conference Finals. However this is all about this year, LeBron James is playing at an elite level, and despite the hate the Lakers receive they are Still Cruisin’.

 

 

 

Denver Nuggets: All True Man

The Denver Nuggets have dominated the Lakers, by winning 13 of the last 15 matches including winning their two most recent playoff series a combined 8-1. These two franchises have played three playoff series in the past five years, and Denver has taken the baton as the best team of the Western Conference.

Since the 2011-12 NBA season the Denver Nuggets have had only one player selected to an All-Star match. That player has been selected seven times, and has four MVPs on his mantle, including a Finals MVP. His name is Nikola Jokic.

The Nuggets have the longest winning streak in the Association, and with a win Head Coach Michael Malone will have the longest winning streak of his career. It would be fitting that it takes place against LeBron James and the Lakers at Ball Arena. Just like the Colorado band Big Head Todd and the Monsters stated, everything written is ‘All True Man’.

 

 

 

Los Angeles Lakers Starting Lineup

Denver Nuggets Starting Lineup

 

 

 

Lakers vs Nuggets Predictions & Picks Today: Saturday 2/22

This is going to be a closer match than people predict. It features the two best players of this century as LeBron James has unwillingly been passed by Nikola Jokic. James is playing lights out though, scoring 40 points just two days ago. However our money is on the other guy.
 

Lakers vs Nuggets Prediction: SAME GAME PARLAY; Den ML, Nikola Jokic 25+ Points, Over 11.5 Rebounds, 8+ Assists (+244 BOOSTED to +325 on Draftkings)

Draftkings is offering a 33% boost for same game parlays (SGP), and we will utilize it on a teased line. The spread has bumped up to -6.5 in favor of the Denver Nuggets, and as great as they are playing they will probably cover it. However with a SGP the Denver Nuggets moneyline is suggested.

NIkola Jokic’s per game averages are 29.7 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.2 assists. Jokic’s point line is set at 28.5 and has been teased down to 25+. His rebounding line was not teased, and at over 11.5 rebounds is suggested. He should earn his average rebounds tonight versus a weak front court. 

Jokic’s assists have been teased down to 8+ which is once again below his average. In his most previous match he was once again one assist shy of a triple double. A statistic that has happened almost as many times as he has recorded a triple-double (155). However this wager does not require the reigning MVP to earn a triple double.

The max wager on this SGP is $25 and it returns $106.25 should the Nuggets win and Jokic cover the teased down lines. The Lakers versus Nuggets match begins at 8:40 PM ET, set your alarm and utilize this boost before the game. 

 

 

 

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