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The Denver Nuggets (17-10) are 1.5-point favorites in a matchup against with the Los Angeles Lakers (11-16) on December 16, 2022, when a pair of the NBA’s biggest stars — the Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic and the Lakers’ Anthony Davis — will hit the court at Crypto.com Arena. The matchup has a 237.5 point total.
How to bet Nuggets vs. Lakers
Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 1.5 points, with oddsmakers listing the Nuggets as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Nuggets have -121 odds to pick up the win, while the Lakers are listed at +101 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 237.5 points.
Nuggets vs. Lakers Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Friday, December 16, 2022
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
Nuggets vs. Lakers Betting Trends
The Nuggets have played 27 games, with 13 wins against the spread. Denver has won 13, or 65%, of the 20 contests in which it was the favorite this year. Nuggets games this year have eclipsed the over/under 14 times in 27 opportunities (51.9%).
The Lakers have played 27 games, with 11 wins against the spread. Los Angeles has a 6-13 record in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 31.6% of those games). Lakers games this year have gone over the total in 16 of 27 opportunities (59.3%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Nuggets
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 24 | 24.6 | 10.3 | 9 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Jamal Murray | 23 | 17.7 | 3.7 | 5.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| Aaron Gordon | 24 | 16.9 | 6.4 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1 |
| Nah’Shon Hyland | 19 | 14.6 | 2.2 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 2.8 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 26 | 11 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 2 |
Lakers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 24 | 28.1 | 12.4 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 2.2 | 0.4 |
| LeBron James | 20 | 26.5 | 8.6 | 6.5 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| Lonnie Walker IV | 24 | 15.7 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 2 |
| Russell Westbrook | 26 | 14.7 | 5.9 | 7.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| Austin Reaves | 27 | 10.6 | 3 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.2 |
Nuggets: Michael Porter: Out (Heel), Collin Gillespie: Out (Lower Leg)
Lakers: LeBron James: Probable (Ankle), Anthony Davis: Probable (Back), Juan Toscano-Anderson: Out (Ankle), Wenyen Gabriel: Out (Shoulder)
What you need to know about the Denver Nuggets
Denver is seventh in the NBA with 116 points per game this year. At the other end of the court, it ranks 18th with 114.3 points allowed per contest. The Nuggets are averaging 118.7 points per game this year at home, which is 4.6 more points than they’re averaging in road games (114.1). The Nuggets have been putting up 120.1 points per game in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s a little higher than the 116 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 campaign.
With a 39.1% three-point percentage this season, Denver is best in the NBA. It ranks 14th in the league by making 11.8 three-pointers per contest. Of the shots taken by the Nuggets in 2022-23, 64.9% of them have been two-pointers (73% of the team’s made baskets) and 35.1% have been threes (27%).
What you need to know about the Los Angeles Lakers
In 2022-23, Los Angeles is 10th in the NBA offensively (115 points scored per game) and 25th defensively (116.6 points allowed). The Lakers are scoring more points at home (115.4 per game) than away (114.6). The Lakers have played better offensively over their previous 10 games, compiling 122.8 points per contest, 7.8 more than their season average of 115.
Los Angeles is the worst squad in the NBA in 3-pointers made (9.7 per game) and worst in 3-point percentage (32%). In 2022-23, the Lakers have attempted 66.2% percent of their shots from inside the arc, and 33.8% percent from beyond it. In terms of made shots, 77.1% of the Lakers’ baskets have been 2-pointers, and 22.9% have been 3-pointers.
Nuggets vs. Lakers Predictions and Pick
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