This is opening night for the Denver Nuggets and it is also ring night for them so it may get a little emotional. But that is where it ends as Denver has owned the Lakers at home and they usually win by a comfortable margin. Nobody has been able to defend against Jokic last season so look for Jokic and crew to win this home opener as they get back to business quickly with a win over their playoff rival.

Head to head, Denver is 7-3 ATS in their last ten games. LA Lakers are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games against Denver. LA Lakers are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Denver. Denver are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games. Denver are 14-4 ATS in their last 18 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division. Denver are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against LA Lakers.

Best bet: lay the points with Denver.