The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets are facing off in the Western Conference Finals, with a decisive Game 4 up next. Monday's game between the Lakers and the Nuggets features the Lakers as 3.5-point favorites. A 224.5-point over/under is set for the game.
Here's everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Lakers-Nuggets game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks (odds via FOX Bet):
Lakers vs. Nuggets Game Information & Odds
- When: Monday, May 22, 2023 at 8:30 PM ET
- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
- TV: ESPN
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakers | -3.5 | -110 | -110 | 224.5 | -110 | -110 | -167 | +120 |
Lakers vs. Nuggets Betting Insights
- These two teams average a combined 233 points per game, 8.5 more points than the over/under of 224.5 set for this matchup.
- The Lakers and the Nuggets have seen their opponents average a combined 4.6 more points per game than the over/under of 224.5 set for this outing.
- In the last seven head-to-head meetings, Denver has a 5-2 record against Los Angeles.
- The Lakers hold a 4-2-1 advantage against the spread when taking on the Nuggets.
Lakers Recent Trends
- The 117.2 points per game the Lakers record are only 4.7 more points than the Nuggets give up (112.5).
- The Lakers make 48.2% of their shots from the field this season, which is 0.4 percentage points higher than the Nuggets have allowed to their opponents (47.8%).
Lakers Recent Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored | 117.2 | 6 |
| Points Allowed | 116.6 | 20 |
| Rebounds | 45.7 | 6 |
| Assists | 25.3 | 15 |
| Steals | 6.4 | 25 |
| Blocks | 4.6 | 16 |
Lakers Leaders
- Anthony Davis paces his squad in rebounding (12.5 per game), and also chips in 25.9 points and 2.6 assists. At the other end, he averages 1 steal and 2 blocks.
- LeBron James puts up a team-best 28.9 points per contest. He also posts 8.3 boards and 6.8 assists, shooting 50% from the floor and 32.1% from downtown with 2.2 made 3-pointers per game.
- D'Angelo Russell leads the Lakers at 6.2 assists per game, while also putting up 3 boards and 17.8 points.
- Jarred Vanderbilt puts up 7.9 points, 7.4 boards and 2.4 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocks.
- Malik Beasley averages 12.7 points, 1.5 assists and 3.5 boards.
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Nuggets Recent Trends
- The Nuggets put up only 0.8 fewer points per game (115.8) than the Lakers allow their opponents to score (116.6).
- The Nuggets have shot at a 50.4% rate from the field this season, 3.5 percentage points higher than the 46.9% shooting opponents of the Lakers have averaged.
Nuggets Recent Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored | 115.8 | 12 |
| Points Allowed | 112.5 | 8 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 18 |
| Assists | 28.9 | 2 |
| Steals | 7.5 | 11 |
| Blocks | 4.5 | 18 |
Nuggets Leaders
- On a per-game basis, Nikola Jokic gets the Nuggets 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds and 9.8 assists. He also averages 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
- Jamal Murray is putting up 20 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game. He's making 45.4% of his shots from the floor and 39.8% from beyond the arc, with 2.6 triples per contest.
- Aaron Gordon is averaging 16.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3 assists per game. He is making 56.4% of his shots from the floor.
- The Nuggets are receiving 11.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game from Bruce Brown this year.
- The Nuggets are receiving 17.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1 assists per game from Michael Porter Jr. this season.
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