LA Lakers (0-0) at Denver (0-0)
When: 8:30 PM ET, Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Where: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
Where to watch: ESPN
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Los Angeles Lakers @ Denver Nuggets
Moneyline
Los Angeles Lakers +195
Denver Nuggets -235
Los Angeles Lakers @ Denver Nuggets
Point Spread
Los Angeles Lakers 6.0 (-110)
Denver Nuggets -6.0 (-110)
Los Angeles Lakers @ Denver Nuggets
Total
Over 222.5 (-110)
Under 222.5 (-110)
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Team Record & Betting Stats
| Name | Record | ATS | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 52-43 | 48-45-2 | 116.47 | 115.26 |
| Denver | 61-32 | 51-41-1 | 115.80 | 111.77 |
| Name | ATS Home | ATS Away | OU Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 27-20-1 | 21-25-1 | 49-46 |
| Denver | 30-16-1 | 21-25 | 43-49-1 |
Los Angeles Lakers Last 5 Games
| Opponent | score | Result | line | Total | ATS Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS | 122-101 | W | -3.5 | 218 | W/O |
| GS | 106-121 | L | 8 | 223 | L/O |
| GS | 104-101 | W | -2.5 | 228 | W/U |
| GS | 127-97 | W | -3 | 230 | W/U |
| GS | 100-127 | L | 7 | 226.5 | L/O |
Denver Nuggets Last 5 Games
| Opponent | score | Result | line | Total | ATS Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHO | 125-100 | W | 1.5 | 226 | W/U |
| PHO | 118-102 | W | -6.5 | 227.5 | W/U |
| PHO | 124-129 | L | 1 | 226 | L/O |
| PHO | 114-121 | L | 4 | 225 | L/O |
| PHO | 97-87 | W | -4 | 229.5 | W/U |
Game Preview
History is not on the side of the Denver Nuggets. They have never beaten the Los Angeles Lakers in a playoff series, and three of those losses came in the Western Conference finals — 1985, 2009 and 2020.
The Nuggets have never been to the NBA Finals, either, but they can mark those off the to-do list in the next two weeks with a win over Los Angeles in the Western Conference finals, which start with Game 1 in Denver on Tuesday night.
“For me, getting to the Finals is all that matters,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. “The fact that it is the Lakers makes it that much more special for a lot of people that support us.”
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Betting Odds Trends
| Los Angeles Lakers | ||
|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games | ||
| LA Lakers is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games | ||
| LA Lakers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home | ||
| LA Lakers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home | ||
| The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Lakers’s last 6 games at home | ||
| LA Lakers is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Golden State | ||
| LA Lakers is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Golden State | ||
| LA Lakers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State | ||
| LA Lakers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State | ||
| The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Lakers’s last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State | ||
| Denver Nuggets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Denver is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver’s last 6 games | ||
| The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Denver’s last 23 games | ||
| Denver is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road | ||
| Denver is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver’s last 6 games on the road | ||
| Denver is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Phoenix | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver’s last 6 games when playing Phoenix | ||
| Denver is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix | ||
Los Angeles Lakers Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
|---|---|
| LeBron James | Prob Tues – Foot – 5/15/23 |
| Anthony Davis | Prob Tues – Foot – 5/15/23 |
| Mo Bamba | Out indefinitely – Ankle – 5/15/23 |
Denver Nuggets Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | Ques Tues – Illness – 5/15/23 |
| Collin Gillespie | Late May – Leg – 5/11/23 |
NBA Parlay Picks & Free Predictions
Final Score: Denver 117-108
Expert Pick: Denver -6 & Over 222½
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $360 in total Payout
NBA Odds source: 365 Sportsbook
