Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers predictions, Jan 20, 2026

Jan 20, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Denver Nuggets

Los Angeles Lakers

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As the Denver Nuggets prepare to host the Los Angeles Lakers on January 20, 2026, both teams bring contrasting recent forms into this high-stakes matchup. The Nuggets, with a commendable record of winning 4 of their last 5 games, have demonstrated an impressive offensive rhythm and strong defensive capabilities, making them formidable at home. Their style of play relies on quick ball movement and effective spacing, which has allowed them to capitalize on defensive lapses from opponents.

In contrast, the Lakers have struggled slightly, securing only 2 wins in their last 5 contests. However, their roster’s depth and experience cannot be underestimated. The Lakers have a tendency to utilize a more physical style, which could serve them well in countering the Nuggets’ offensive efficiency.

According to the bookmakers, the odds slightly favor the Lakers away from home at 1.8, while the Nuggets are offered at 2.01. Our prediction model suggests a razor-thin margin, giving the Nuggets a 49.8% chance of winning compared to a 50.2% likelihood for the Lakers. The anticipated final score of 113:115 reflects this tight contest, highlighting the potential for either team to emerge victorious. As always, in the unpredictable nature of basketball, particularly in a matchup of this caliber, outcomes remain uncertain.

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Denver
47%		 LA Lakers
53%

Prediction (the most likely score): 113:115

Outrights of NBA Denver Nuggets: 12.05% Los Angeles Lakers: 2.82%

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Betting Odds

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betsson 2.04 1.78
MarathonBet 2.18 1.78
WilliamHill 1.95 1.85
Pinnacle 2.05 1.84
Best for US Customers 2 1.83

Latest Results

18.01.26 Denver Nuggets – Charlotte Hornets – 87:110
17.01.26 Denver Nuggets – Washington Wizards – 121:115
14.01.26 Dallas Mavericks – Denver Nuggets – 109:118
13.01.26 New Orleans Pelicans – Denver Nuggets – 116:122
11.01.26 Denver Nuggets – Milwaukee Bucks – 108:104		 18.01.26 Los Angeles Lakers – Toronto Raptors – 110:93
17.01.26 Portland Trail Blazers – Los Angeles Lakers – 132:116
15.01.26 Los Angeles Lakers – Charlotte Hornets – 117:135
13.01.26 Los Angeles Lakers – Atlanta Hawks – 141:116
12.01.26 Sacramento Kings – Los Angeles Lakers – 124:112

Facts

  • Get ready for a battle between the top and the middle of the table (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Denver won 3.
  • Denver is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • LA Lakers‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • We predict that Denver will win today’s game, with odds of 2.05.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Denver won 15 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 2284:2218. (average 114.2:110.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Denver won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 1035:1002. (average 115:111.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    18.07.25 Los Angeles Lakers – Denver Nuggets – 84:106
    19.03.25 Los Angeles Lakers – Denver Nuggets – 120:108
    14.03.25 Denver Nuggets – Los Angeles Lakers – 131:126
    22.02.25 Denver Nuggets – Los Angeles Lakers – 100:123
    23.11.24 Los Angeles Lakers – Denver Nuggets – 102:127

    Standings

    2025/26

    Western Conference

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Oklahoma City Thunder 44 36 8 5342:4750 0.818
    2 San Antonio Spurs 43 30 13 5072:4845 0.698
    3 Denver Nuggets 43 29 14 5234:5032 0.674
    4 Minnesota Timberwolves 43 27 16 5162:4933 0.628
    5 Houston Rockets 40 25 15 4684:4426 0.625
    6 Los Angeles Lakers 41 25 16 4769:4785 0.610
    7 Phoenix Suns 43 26 17 4930:4810 0.605
    8 Golden State Warriors 43 24 19 4998:4871 0.558
    9 Portland Trail Blazers 44 22 22 5115:5200 0.500
    10 Los Angeles Clippers 42 19 23 4721:4754 0.452
    11 Memphis Grizzlies 41 18 23 4719:4758 0.439
    12 Dallas Mavericks 44 18 26 5024:5130 0.409
    13 Utah Jazz 43 14 29 5123:5484 0.326
    14 Sacramento Kings 43 12 31 4756:5181 0.279
    15 New Orleans Pelicans 45 10 35 5171:5500 0.222

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Detroit Pistons 41 31 10 4811:4513 0.756
    2 Boston Celtics 42 26 16 4902:4619 0.619
    3 New York Knicks 43 25 18 5069:4940 0.581
    4 Toronto Raptors 44 25 19 4993:4938 0.568
    5 Philadelphia 76ers 41 23 18 4785:4730 0.561
    6 Orlando Magic 42 23 19 4876:4837 0.548
    7 Cleveland Cavaliers 44 24 20 5264:5184 0.545
    8 Miami Heat 42 22 20 5018:4951 0.524
    9 Chicago Bulls 42 20 22 4932:5051 0.476
    10 Atlanta Hawks 45 20 25 5286:5355 0.444
    11 Milwaukee Bucks 42 18 24 4721:4856 0.429
    12 Charlotte Hornets 43 16 27 5006:5006 0.372
    13 Brooklyn Nets 41 12 29 4467:4687 0.293
    14 Washington Wizards 42 10 32 4727:5190 0.238
    15 Indiana Pacers 44 10 34 4843:5204 0.227

    NBA Outrights

    1. Oklahoma City Thunder: 2.15 (40.64%)

    2. Denver Nuggets: 7.25 (12.05%)

    3. San Antonio Spurs: 13 (6.72%)

    4. New York Knicks: 14 (6.24%)

    5. Houston Rockets: 18 (4.85%)

    6. Detroit Pistons: 18 (4.85%)

    7. Boston Celtics: 18 (4.85%)

    8. Cleveland Cavaliers: 26 (3.36%)

    9. Minnesota Timberwolves: 30 (2.91%)

    10. Los Angeles Lakers: 31 (2.82%)

    11. Golden State Warriors: 38.5 (2.27%)

    12. Orlando Magic: 48.5 (1.8%)

    13. Philadelphia 76ers: 56 (1.56%)

    14. Miami Heat: 81 (1.08%)

    15. Los Angeles Clippers: 101 (0.87%)

    16. Atlanta Hawks: 101 (0.87%)

    17. Toronto Raptors: 151 (0.58%)

    18. Phoenix Suns: 226 (0.39%)

    19. Milwaukee Bucks: 226 (0.39%)

    20. Dallas Mavericks: 626 (0.14%)

    21. Chicago Bulls: 751 (0.12%)

    22. Portland Trail Blazers: 1001 (0.09%)

    23. Charlotte Hornets: 1001 (0.09%)

    24. Washington Wizards: 1251 (0.07%)

    25. Brooklyn Nets: 1251 (0.07%)

    26. Utah Jazz: 1251 (0.07%)

    27. Memphis Grizzlies: 1251 (0.07%)

    28. New Orleans Pelicans: 1251 (0.07%)

    29. Indiana Pacers: 1501 (0.06%)

    30. Sacramento Kings: 1501 (0.06%)

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