LA Lakers (0-1) at Denver (1-0)
When: 8:30 PM ET, Thursday, May 18, 2023
Where: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
Where to watch: ESPN
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Los Angeles Lakers @ Denver Nuggets
Moneyline
Los Angeles Lakers +175
Denver Nuggets -215
Los Angeles Lakers @ Denver Nuggets
Point Spread
Los Angeles Lakers 5.5 (-110)
Denver Nuggets -5.5 (-110)
Los Angeles Lakers @ Denver Nuggets
Total
Over 227.0 (-110)
Under 227.0 (-110)
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Team Record & Betting Stats
| Name | Record | ATS | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 52-44 | 49-45-2 | 116.57 | 115.44 |
| Denver | 62-32 | 51-42-1 | 115.97 | 111.93 |
| Name | ATS Home | ATS Away | OU Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 27-20-1 | 22-25-1 | 50-46 |
| Denver | 30-17-1 | 21-25 | 44-49-1 |
Los Angeles Lakers Last 5 Games
| Opponent | score | Result | line | Total | ATS Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | 126-132 | L | 7 | 222.5 | W/O |
| 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 |
Denver Nuggets Last 5 Games
| Opponent | score | Result | line | Total | ATS Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAL | 132-126 | W | -7 | 222.5 | L/O |
| 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 |
Game Preview
Perfect at home in the playoffs so far, the Denver Nuggets are poised to take a 2-0 lead in their third consecutive series when they host the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals Thursday.
The Nuggets used their familiar plan to perfection in the series opener Tuesday, getting heavy doses of two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and plenty from the supporting cast to earn a 132-126 victory.
The offensive output — led by Jokic’s triple-double of 34 points, 21 rebounds and 14 assists — gave the Nuggets their largest point total over 12 playoff games so far this spring. Denver is now 7-0 at home in the postseason.
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Betting Odds Trends
| Los Angeles Lakers | ||
|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games | ||
| LA Lakers is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Lakers’s last 7 games | ||
| LA Lakers is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road | ||
| LA Lakers is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 10 of LA Lakers’s last 12 games on the road | ||
| LA Lakers is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Denver | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 13 of LA Lakers’s last 19 games when playing Denver | ||
| LA Lakers is 2-4-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Denver | ||
| LA Lakers is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Lakers’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Denver | ||
| Denver Nuggets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Denver is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games | ||
| Denver is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing LA Lakers | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 13 of Denver’s last 19 games when playing LA Lakers | ||
| Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against LA Lakers | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 7 of Denver’s last 9 games when playing at home against LA Lakers | ||
Los Angeles Lakers Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
|---|---|
| Mo Bamba | Out indefinitely – Ankle – 5/15/23 |
Denver Nuggets Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
|---|---|
| Collin Gillespie | Late May – Leg – 5/11/23 |
NBA Parlay Picks & Free Predictions
Final Score: Denver 121-113
The Pick: Denver -5½ & Over 227
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $360 in total Payout
NBA Odds source: 365 Sportsbook
