LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will look to fend off Nikola Jokics Denver Nuggets on 05-20-2023. The Denver Nuggets are (-5.5)-point favorite. A point total of (223.5) is set for the game. Find more below on the Lakers vs. Nuggets betting line, injury report, head-to-head stats, best bets and more.
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Lakers vs Nuggets 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 | 1.911 | 1.904 | 223.5 | 91.7 | 89.7 | 184.2 | 44.7 |
Lakers vs Nuggets Game Info
- Game Day: 05-20-2023
- Game Time: 20:30
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
Computer Predictions for Lakers vs Nuggets
| ATS | Over/Under | AI Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| +-5.5 | 223.5 | Denver Nuggets -5.5 Over 223.5 |
Los Angeles Lakers Leaders
- LeBron James paced his squad in points (28.9), rebounds (8.31) and assists (6.8) per contest last season, shooting 50.0% from the field and 32.1% from downtown with 2.2 made 3-pointers per contest. At the other end, he delivered 0.91 steals and 0.58 blocks.
- Anthony Davis posted 25.9 points, 2.6 assists and 12.54 rebounds per contest last year.
- D’Angelo Russell averaged 17.4 points, 2.94 rebounds and 6.1 assists per contest last season. At the other end, he averaged 0.59 steals and 0.47 blocks.
- Russell Westbrook put up 15.9 points, 6.17 rebounds and 7.5 assists per contest last year. At the other end, he posted 1.02 steals and 0.44 blocks.
- Austin Reaves put up 13.0 points, 3.02 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game last year, shooting 52.9% from the floor and 39.8% from beyond the arc with 1.34 made 3-pointers 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 % | 13.46 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game % | 12.1 |
Denver Nuggets Leaders
- Nikola Jokic averages 24.5 points and adds 9.8 assists per game, putting him at the top of the Nuggets’ leaderboards in those statistics.
- Jamal Murray is at the top of the Denver Nuggets rebounding leaderboard with 3.95 rebounds per game. He also notches 20.0 points and adds 6.2 assists per game.
- Denver Nuggets leader in steals is Kentavious Caldwell-Pope with 1.47 per game, and its leader in blocks is Aaron Gordon with 0.75 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 % | 13.46 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game % | 12.91 |
Lakers vs Nuggets Injury Report
Lakers:
Mo Bamba: Out (Ankle)
Anthony Davis: Day To Day (Foot)
LeBron James: Day To Day (Foot)
Nuggets:
Betting Tips for Lakers vs Nuggets
We have the Lakers (-5.5) predicted as our best bet in this game. Our computer model has the scoring going over the total of 223.5 points, finishing with the final outcome of Los Angeles Lakers -5.5.
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