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Free NBA betting picks, odds, predictions for the Lakers vs. Nuggets on 5/20/2023. Our best bets and top NBA picks for moneylines, over/unders and more.
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Today's Betting Overview - Nuggets @ Lakers
The Nuggets take on the Lakers on Saturday, May 20th at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Matchup: Denver Nuggets (53-29) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (43-39)
- Date: Saturday, May 20th
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
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Nuggets & Lakers Key Injuries
Nuggets
- NONE
Lakers
- Anthony Davis (Probable) Foot
- LeBron James (Probable) Ankle
- Mo Bamba (Out) Ankle
Denver Nuggets - NBA Betting Analysis
After taking down the Lakers by a score of 108-103, the Nuggets are riding a four game win streak. Jamal Murray led the way in scoring with 37 points. Heading into their previous matchup against the Lakers, the Nuggets were favored by -5.5, giving them an ATS loss.
With the win, the team has moved to 53-29, placing them 1st in the Western Conference. So far this season, they have gone 34-7 at home and 19-22 on the road. For the season, the Nuggets are 51-43 vs. the spread but have failed to cover in two straight games.
Through 95 games, the Nuggets have put together one of the top scoring offenses (12th) at 115.8 points per game. Not only that, but they enter today's game averaging 121 points per game over their last five games. Throughout the season, the Nuggets have been one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, hitting 37.9% of their looks from dide (4th). Their three-point shooting efficiency has made up for them ranking just 30th in pace at 97.9 possessions per game. So far, their overall field goal percentage is 1st at 50.4%.
This season, the Denver defense ranks 8th in the league, giving up an average of 110.4 points per game. Opposing teams have a field goal percentage of 47.1% and have knocked down 34.4% of their three-point attempts. The Nuggets also rank 1st in the NBA for defensive rebounds. However, when it comes to forcing turnovers, Denver is only 17th, with 13.8 turnovers forced per game.
Los Angeles Lakers - NBA Betting Analysis
The Lakers enter today's game having lost two straight, including a 108-103 loss to the Nuggets. Austin Reaves led the team in scoring with 22 points on 50.0% shooting. Despite the straight up loss, Los Angeles covered the spread as they were 5.5 point underdogs going into the game.
Now, the Lakers' overall record sits at 43-39, placing them 7th in the Western Conference. The team's current record at home is 23-18 and 20-21 on the road. The Lakers have a 3 game win streak against the spread and have an overall ATS mark of 50-44.
With an average of 117.2 points per game, the Lakers are ranked 8th in the NBA in scoring. Despite this, their recent performance has been below average, scoring just 112 points per game in their last five contests. Los Angeles has utilized their pace effectively this season, with an average of 97.9 possessions per game, which ranks 30th in the league. Their fast-paced style has offset their three-point field goal percentage of 34.6% (35th). The Lakers are 4th in the NBA for free-throw attempts and have a shooting percentage of 77.5%.
This season, Los Angeles' defense is 8th in the league, allowing an average of 110.4 points per contest. So far, opposing teams have hit 47.1% of their field goal attempts and 34.4% from beyond the arc. The Lakers have also been a strong defensive rebounding unit, sitting 1st in the NBA. However, in terms of turnovers forced, Los Angeles is just 13th at 13.5 per game.
Today's NBA Betting Pick - Nuggets vs. Lakers
Today's matchup will be the 6th game of the season between the Nuggets and Lakers. So far, the Nuggets have the leg up in the series 4-2. The most recent game between the teams resulted in both a straight-up win for the Nuggets (108-103). However, the Lakers were able to cover as 5.5 point underdogs. Their combined 211 points fell below the over/under line of 225.5.
In the Nuggets' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 3-2 against the spread. Across their last three road games, they are 1-2 ATS and 1-2 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 5-5 with an average of 230 points per contest.
Across Los Angeles' last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 1-4 straight-up. As the favorite, the Lakers are 3-0 straight up on an average scoring differential of -9 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 3-0. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 230 points per game and an over/under mark of 5-5.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: DEN +5.5
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 223.0
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