Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets prediction

Game preview

On Saturday, 17 October 2026, Denver Nuggets visit Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. Over their last five games Los Angeles Lakers went 2-3, averaging 107.6 points for and 110.6 against. Denver Nuggets have won three of their last five (W-W-W-L-L, newest first), scoring 113.4 and allowing 112.6 points a game. In their last five meetings Los Angeles Lakers won three and Denver Nuggets two; the most recent ended Los Angeles Lakers 127–125 Denver Nuggets. Los Angeles Lakers have had 3 days of rest and Denver Nuggets 2. Tip-off is at 02:30 UTC. The game page also covers the point spread, total points, the predicted score, rest days and key players. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.