Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets will look to fend off LeBron Jamess Los Angeles Lakers on 05-18-2023. The Denver Nuggets are (-5.5)-point favorite. A point total of (226.5) is set for the game. Find more below on the Nuggets vs. Lakers betting line, injury report, head-to-head stats, best bets and more.
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Nuggets vs Lakers Spread and Betting Line
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | -5.5 | 1.913 | 1.903 | 226.5 | 91.39999999999999 | 90.39999999999999 | 44.7 | 185.7 |
Nuggets vs Lakers Game Info
- Game Day: 05-18-2023
- Game Time: 20:30
- Location: Denver, CO
- Arena: Ball Arena
Computer Predictions for Nuggets vs Lakers
| ATS | Over/Under | AI Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| +-5.5 | 226.5 | Denver Nuggets -5.5 Over 226.5 |
Denver Nuggets Leaders
- Nikola Jokic paced his squad in points (24.5), rebounds (11.84) and assists (9.8) per contest last season, shooting 63.2% from the field and 38.3% from downtown with 0.83 made 3-pointers per contest. At the other end, he delivered 1.26 steals and 0.68 blocks.
- Jamal Murray posted 20.0 points, 6.2 assists and 3.95 rebounds per contest last year.
- Michael Porter Jr. averaged 17.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest last season. At the other end, he averaged 0.6 steals and 0.47 blocks.
- Aaron Gordon put up 16.3 points, 6.56 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest last year. At the other end, he posted 0.79 steals and 0.75 blocks.
- Bones Hyland put up 12.1 points, 2.05 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game last year, shooting 39.9% from the floor and 37.8% from beyond the arc with 2.17 made 3-pointers per game.
Denver Nuggets Season Stats
| Stat | |
|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 43.59 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 41.74 |
| Rebounds Per Game % | 43.01 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game % | 40.83 |
| Turnovers Per Game % | 13.83 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game % | 12.91 |
Los Angeles Lakers Leaders
- LeBron James averages 28.9 points and adds 6.8 assists per game, putting him at the top of the Lakers’ leaderboards in those statistics.
- Anthony Davis is at the top of the Los Angeles rebounding leaderboard with 12.54 rebounds per game. He also notches 25.9 points and adds 2.6 assists per game.
- Los Angeles leader in steals is Jarred Vanderbilt with 1.15 per game, and its leader in blocks is Anthony Davis with 2.04 per game.
Los Angeles Lakers Season Stats
| Stat | |
|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 42.88 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 43.99 |
| Rebounds Per Game % | 45.71 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game % | 44.85 |
| Turnovers Per Game % | 13.83 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game % | 12.1 |
Nuggets vs Lakers Injury Report
Nuggets:
Lakers:
LeBron James: Day To Day (Foot)
Mo Bamba: Out (Ankle)
Anthony Davis: Day To Day (Foot)
Betting Tips for Nuggets vs Lakers
We have the Nuggets (-5.5) predicted as our best bet in this game. Our computer model has the scoring going over the total of 226.5 points, finishing with the final outcome of Denver Nuggets -5.5.
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