The Nuggets are coming into this game with a 35-16 record this season and they have been playing well in their recent games. They have won their last 2 straight as well as 4 of their last 5 games, but all 4 of those wins came at home while their only loss in that span was their only road game. They also beat the Trail Blazers in 2 straight games in their last 2. They have not been as good on the road this season as they are only 14-12 and they have not been good recently either as they have lost their last 2 straight games on the road against the Knicks and the Thunder. They are going up against a Lakers team that is 27-25 this season and they have been playing much better in their recent games. They have won their last 3 straight as well as 5 of their last 7 games and the Lakers have been a streaky team this season so when they do get hot like they are now, they usually win games in chunks. They have also been much better at home this season as they are 17-8 there and have won their last 2 straight as well as 4 of their last 5 games at home. They are also sitting in 9th place in the Western Conference but with the season starting to wind down now, they know they need to make a push for the playoffs and win these games while they are playing well. This is also a big revenge game for them as they have lost their last 6 straight games against the Nuggets, including a 4-0 series sweep in the playoffs last year and then opening this season with a road loss as well. The Lakers are going to get up for this game at home and the Nuggets have shown they are definitely more vulnerable on the road this year. The Lakers will cover the spread in this game.