The Denver Nuggets will go up against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Tuesday's matchup between the Nuggets and the Lakers features the Nuggets as strong 7-point favorites. The over/under is 222.5 points for the game.
Here is everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Nuggets-Lakers game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks (odds via FOX Bet):
Nuggets vs. Lakers Game Information & Odds
- When: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 8:30 PM ET
- Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
- TV: ESPN
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | -7 | -110 | -110 | 222.5 | -110 | -110 | -278 | +188 |
Nuggets vs. Lakers Betting Insights
- Between them, these two teams average 10.5 more points per game (233) than this game's over/under (222.5).
- Opponents of the two teams average a combined 6.6 more points per game, 229.1, than this matchup's over/under of 222.5 points.
- Denver and Los Angeles have each won two of their last four head-to-head matchups.
- The Lakers have an advantage against the spread (2-1-1) when squaring off against the Nuggets.
Nuggets Recent Trends
- The Nuggets average 115.8 points per game, just 0.8 fewer points than the 116.6 the Lakers give up.
- The Nuggets are shooting 50.4% from the field this season, 3.5 percentage points higher than the 46.9% the Lakers allow to opponents.
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
- Nikola Jokic is tops on his squad in scoring (24.5 points per game), boards (11.8) and assists (9.8), shooting 63.2% from the floor. Defensively, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks.
- Jamal Murray averages 20 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists per contest, shooting 45.4% from the field and 39.8% from beyond the arc with 2.6 made treys per contest.
- Aaron Gordon posts 16.3 points, 6.6 boards and 3 assists per game, shooting 56.4% from the floor.
- Bruce Brown averages 11.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.6 blocks.
- Michael Porter Jr. puts up 17.4 points, 5.5 boards and 1 assists per game, shooting 48.7% from the floor and 41.4% from beyond the arc with 3 made 3-pointers per contest (eighth in league).
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Lakers Recent Trends
- The Lakers average only 4.7 more points per game (117.2) than the Nuggets allow (112.5).
- The Lakers are shooting 48.2% from the field, 0.4% higher than the 47.8% the Nuggets' opponents have shot this season.
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 generates 25.9 points, 12.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game for the Lakers.
- The Lakers are getting 28.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game from LeBron James this season.
- D'Angelo Russell is averaging 17.8 points, 3 rebounds and 6.2 assists per contest. He is making 47% of his shots from the field and 39.7% from beyond the arc, with 2.7 treys per game.
- Jarred Vanderbilt gives the Lakers 7.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game while delivering 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
- The Lakers are receiving 12.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game from Malik Beasley this season.
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