Nuggets vs. Lakers Betting Odds, Over/Under, Spread - May 18

Updated May. 18, 2023 9:30 p.m. ET

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In Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, the Denver Nuggets will go up against the Los Angeles Lakers. Thursday's matchup between the Nuggets and the Lakers features the Nuggets as 5.5-point favorites. The over/under is 227 points for the matchup.

Take a look at everything you need 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: Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 8:30 PM ET
Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
TV: ESPN

Nuggets vs Lakers Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Nuggets	-5.5	-110	-110	227	-110	-110	-250	+170

Nuggets vs. Lakers Betting Insights

The Nuggets and Lakers average six more points between them than the over/under of 227 for this matchup.
Opponents of the two teams average a combined 2.1 more points per game (229.1) than this matchup's over/under of 227 points.
Denver has won three of its last five head-to-head meetings with Los Angeles.
The Lakers have a 3-1-1 advantage against the spread when taking on the Nuggets.

Nuggets Recent Trends

The Nuggets score just 0.8 fewer points per game (115.8) than the Lakers allow (116.6).
The Nuggets make 50.4% of their shots from the field this season, which is 3.5 percentage points higher than the Lakers have allowed to their opponents (46.9%).

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 paces his squad in scoring (24.5 points per game), rebounds (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 game. Defensively, he averages 1 steal and 0.2 blocks.
Aaron Gordon puts up 16.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks.
Bruce Brown averages 11.5 points, 4.1 boards and 3.4 assists per contest, shooting 48.3% from the field and 35.8% from downtown with 1.1 made treys per contest.
Michael Porter Jr. averages 17.4 points, 1 assists and 5.5 rebounds.

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Lakers Recent Trends

The Lakers score just 4.7 more points per game (117.2) than the Nuggets allow (112.5).
The Lakers have shot at a 48.2% rate from the field this season, 0.4 percentage points greater than the 47.8% shooting opponents of the Nuggets have averaged.

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 is averaging 25.9 points, 12.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest. He's also draining 56.3% of his shots from the floor.
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 putting up 17.8 points, 3 rebounds and 6.2 assists per contest. He is sinking 47% of his shots from the field and 39.7% from 3-point range, with 2.7 treys per contest.
Jarred Vanderbilt is putting up 7.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest. He is draining 54.6% of his shots from the floor.
Malik Beasley gets the Lakers 12.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest while averaging 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.

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