Nuggets vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 21 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 21, 2026, 3:10AM | Published: Jan 20, 2026, 5:00PM
The Denver Nuggets will sqaure off with the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Ball Arena on Wednesday, beginning at 2:00pm AEDT.
With star players Jamal Murray, Peyton Watson and Aaron Gordon, the Nuggets are up against a Lakers side that includes Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Nuggets vs Lakers game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Denver vs LA Lakers NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Lakers a 62% chance of winning against the Nuggets at Ball Arena.
Nuggets vs Lakers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at Ball Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Nuggets $2.40, Lakers $1.61
- Line: Nuggets +3.5 ($1.91), Lakers -3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 228.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Nuggets at $2.40 and the Lakers at $1.61.
The Nuggets are listed as 3.5-point underdogs against the Lakers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Lakers (-3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 228.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Nuggets and the Lakers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 228.5-point over/under is expected to is also considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Nuggets vs Lakers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: LA Lakers at $1.61 with Bet365
- Line: Lakers -3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 228.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Nuggets vs Lakers predictions are based on world-class modelling and betting experience to bring you the best possible advice every time.
Nuggets vs Lakers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Nuggets vs Lakers at Ball Arena on Wednesday is the Lakers winning 116-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Denver vs LA Lakers game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
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Nuggets vs Lakers: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Nuggets and Lakers at Ball Arena is scheduled to tip off at 2:00pm AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Wednesday 21 January 2026
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Ball Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Denver vs LA Lakers predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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