NBA Basketball Odds: Denver vs. LA Lakers

After missing 32 games with a torn MCL in his right knee, Andrew Bynum may return tonight at Staples Center as the L.A. Lakers meet the Denver Nuggets, the hottest team in the NBA. (AP Images)"]

Los Angeles, which has won 21 of 23 at home against the Nuggets, also looks to move within a half-game of Cleveland for the NBA's best record. The Lakers, winners of five straight, own the tiebreaker over the Cavaliers and will secure home-court advantage throughout the playoffs if they can catch the Central Division champions.

Kobe Bryant is averaging 30.3 points and 5.3 rebounds as Los Angeles has won two of three versus Denver this season.

Denver needed to rally for Wednesday's 122-112 win over Oklahoma City to win their eighth in a row and 13th in 14 games.

Carmelo Anthony, who is scoring 22.9 points per game, is averaging just 11.7 on 27.5 percent shooting versus Los Angeles in 2008-09. Get all your NBA Basketball odds in the Bodog Sportsbook today.