Analyzing Monday’s Denver Nuggets at Indiana Pacers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Denver Nuggets suffered a blowout loss to the Lakers on Saturday, snapping an NBA-best nine-game win streak. The Indiana Pacers took down the Clippers on Sunday, extending their win streak to three, and they’ll look to add a second victory in as many nights when the Nuggets visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The Los Angeles Lakers will face off against the Denver Nuggets in an NBA matchup on Saturday. This prediction features our best bet of the game.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick gave his team a congratulatory pep talk after it blew out the Nuggets on Saturday in impressive fashion.

The victory offered plenty of promise for the new-look Lakers, with Luka Doncic, acquired at the deadline, going off for 32 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists in his best game since being traded to Los Angeles. After the win, head coach JJ Redick offered some fiery words for his team in the locker room.

Winners of 13 of their last 14 against the Lakers and eight consecutive head-to-head matchups at home, the Nuggets (37-20) were taken out of their comfort zone by a new-look Los Angeles roster. Anthony Davis was the player cashed in for Doncic, but somehow it was the Lakers’ defense that affected the hosts most. Denver shot 40% from the floor.