LA Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Nuggets Should Shine In This Game

NBA Playoffs – First Round West: Denver Nuggets (57-25, second in the Western Conference) host Los Angeles Lakers (47-35, eighth in the Western Conference). Game 5. The Nuggets lead the series 3-1.

It’s time to go for the Nuggets against the spread, especially with an attractive -7.5 line at -110. Our prediction is that this can be comfortably achieved when playing the Lakers.

9 Wins for Nuggets in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

LA Lakers and Denver Nuggets met two nights ago, with the Lakers winning 119-108 at Crypto.com Arena.

Nikola Jokic totalled 33 points for the Lakers, while Michael Porter Jr. scored 27 and Jamal Murray 22. LeBron James hit 30 for the Nuggets, with Anthony Davis finishing with 25 and D'Angelo Russell 21.

We’ve seen nine Nuggets wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

LA Lakers lineup: D'Angelo Russell, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura.

Denver Nuggets lineup: Michael Porter Jr., Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon.

Expert NBA Analysis

We’re keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the most important stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Lakers vs Nuggets stats:

• The -7.5 line has been covered by Nuggets in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -7.5 line has been covered by Nuggets in 3 of their last 5 games at home.

Place a wager on Denver Nuggets with a -7.5 spread in this NBA contest. We’re confident the moneyline favorites can cover this appealing line at odds of -110.

If you want bigger odds, then you can move the line by selling points. Choose how many points to sell until you are happy with the juice available.

Nuggets -7.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

Lakers vs Nuggets Prediction

Nuggets -7.5 @ -110 Watch Live Bet Now

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Player Props

Top Pick: D'Angelo Russell Over 2.5 Rebounds -179

D'Angelo Russell (Lakers) has had Over 2.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. There is odds of -179 available when it comes to this Player Rebounds bet and we think he’ll cover the line.

Current D'Angelo Russell Lines and Odds

15.5 Points

Over -128

Under -103

4.5 Assists

Over +104

Under -137

2.5 Rebounds

Over -172

Under +128

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers 106 - 118 Nuggets

There's a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on the Nuggets when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to triumph 118-106 should provide some entertainment.

LA Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Nuggets Trading at Shorter Odds Than Lakers

Sportsbooks’ favorites Denver Nuggets are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -260 about them triumphing means a 72% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that LA Lakers are least likely to win at +210.

There is a spread of 6.5 and total points has a line of 217. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re wanting to back Over 217, the odds are -110.

If you’re keen on the Nuggets reaching 20 points before their opponents, the favorites are -150 to oblige. Conversely, the Lakers can be backed at +120 to make this total first.

Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game, you can feast on a wide range of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless and it’s great to have lots of options.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Lakers

+210

Nuggets

-260

Point Spread

Lakers +6.5

-110

Nuggets -6.5

-110

Total Points

Under 217

-110

Over 217

-110

Nikola Jokić Favorite to Get Most Points

Nikola Jokić is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -112 to score Over 27.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -118.

Player Points

Nikola Jokić (Nuggets)

Over 27.5

-112

Under 27.5

-118

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 27.5

-109

Under 27.5

-122

Anthony Davis (Lakers)

Over 25.5

-120

Under 25.5

-110

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 23.5

-122

Under 23.5

-109

Michael Porter Jr. (Nuggets)

Over 18.5

-128

Under 18.5

-103

D'Angelo Russell (Lakers)

Over 15.5

-128

Under 15.5

-103

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 15.5

-108

Under 15.5

-123

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 14.5

-100

Under 14.5

-132

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Nuggets)

Over 9.5

-123

Under 9.5

-106

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 8.5

-130

Under 8.5

-102

Taurean Prince (Lakers)

Over 6.5

-104

Under 6.5

-127

Player Assists

Nikola Jokić (Nuggets)

Over 9.5

-127

Under 9.5

-104

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 8.5

-102

Under 8.5

-130

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 7.5

+102

Under 7.5

-135

D'Angelo Russell (Lakers)

Over 4.5

+104

Under 4.5

-137

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-161

Anthony Davis (Lakers)

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-175

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 3.5

-164

Under 3.5

+123

Player Rebounds

Anthony Davis (Lakers)

Over 14.5

+107

Under 14.5

-141

Nikola Jokić (Nuggets)

Over 13.5

-120

Under 13.5

-109

Michael Porter Jr. (Nuggets)

Over 8.5

-105

Under 8.5

-125

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 7.5

+110

Under 7.5

-147

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 7.5

-110

Under 7.5

-120

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

-122

Under 4.5

-109

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 3.5

-141

Under 3.5

+106

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 3.5

-104

Under 3.5

-128

D'Angelo Russell (Lakers)

Over 2.5

-172

Under 2.5

+128

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

1 Michael Porter Jr.

5 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

15 Nikola Jokic

27 Jamal Murray

50 Aaron Gordon

LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup

1 D'Angelo Russell

3 Anthony Davis

15 Austin Reaves

23 LeBron James

28 Rui Hachimura

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	64	18	0.78	120.6	109.2	11.4	37-4	27-14	15-2	41-11	7-3	2W
Knicks	50	32	0.61	112.8	108.2	4.6	27-14	23-18	12-5	35-17	6-4	5W
76ers	47	35	0.573	114.6	111.5	3.1	25-16	22-19	8-8	31-21	8-2	8W
Nets	32	50	0.39	110.4	113.3	-2.9	20-21	12-29	5-11	24-28	5-5	2L
Raptors	25	57	0.305	112.4	118.8	-6.4	14-27	11-30	1-15	18-34	2-8	4L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bucks	49	33	0.598	119	116.4	2.6	31-11	18-22	10-7	34-18	3-7	2L
Cavaliers	48	34	0.585	112.6	110.2	2.4	26-15	22-19	11-5	31-21	4-6	1L
Pacers	47	35	0.573	123.3	120.2	3.1	26-15	21-20	11-6	32-20	7-3	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	112.3	113.7	-1.4	20-21	19-22	7-9	22-29	5-5	1L
Pistons	14	68	0.171	109.9	119	-9.1	7-33	7-35	2-14	10-41	2-8	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	47	35	0.573	110.5	108.4	2.1	29-12	18-23	9-7	32-20	5-5	1W
Heat	46	36	0.561	110.1	108.4	1.7	22-19	24-17	13-3	32-20	7-3	2W
Hawks	36	46	0.439	118.3	120.5	-2.2	21-20	15-26	8-8	22-30	3-7	6L
Hornets	21	61	0.256	106.6	116.8	-10.2	11-30	10-31	6-10	14-38	3-7	1W
Wizards	15	67	0.183	113.7	123	-9.3	7-34	8-33	4-12	11-41	1-9	6L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	25	0.695	120.1	112.7	7.4	33-8	24-17	12-4	36-16	7-3	5W
Nuggets	57	25	0.695	114.9	109.6	5.3	33-8	24-17	10-6	33-19	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	56	26	0.683	113	106.5	6.5	30-11	26-15	12-4	37-15	6-4	1L
Jazz	31	51	0.378	115.7	120.5	-4.8	21-20	10-31	5-11	16-36	2-8	1L
Trail Blazers	21	61	0.256	106.4	115.4	-9	11-30	10-31	1-15	8-44	2-8	5L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	51	31	0.622	115.6	112.3	3.3	25-16	26-15	9-7	30-22	6-4	3L
Suns	49	33	0.598	116.2	113.2	3	25-16	24-17	9-9	29-23	7-3	3W
Lakers	47	35	0.573	118	117.4	0.6	28-14	19-21	7-10	27-25	7-3	2W
Kings	46	36	0.561	116.6	114.8	1.8	24-17	22-19	10-7	30-22	4-6	1W
Warriors	46	36	0.561	117.8	115.2	2.6	21-20	25-16	7-9	26-26	8-2	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	50	32	0.61	117.9	115.6	2.3	25-16	25-16	11-5	31-21	7-3	2L
Pelicans	49	33	0.598	115.1	110.7	4.4	21-19	28-14	9-7	30-22	5-5	1L
Rockets	41	41	0.5	114.3	113.2	1.1	27-14	14-27	9-7	28-24	4-6	2W
Grizzlies	27	55	0.329	105.8	112.8	-7	9-32	18-23	8-8	14-37	3-7	5L
Spurs	22	60	0.268	112.1	118.6	-6.5	12-29	10-31	3-13	14-37	6-4	2W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	64	18	0.78	120.6	109.2	11.4	37-4	27-14	15-2	41-11	7-3	2W
Knicks	50	32	0.61	112.8	108.2	4.6	27-14	23-18	12-5	35-17	6-4	5W
Bucks	49	33	0.598	119	116.4	2.6	31-11	18-22	10-7	34-18	3-7	2L
Cavaliers	48	34	0.585	112.6	110.2	2.4	26-15	22-19	11-5	31-21	4-6	1L
Magic	47	35	0.573	110.5	108.4	2.1	29-12	18-23	9-7	32-20	5-5	1W
Pacers	47	35	0.573	123.3	120.2	3.1	26-15	21-20	11-6	32-20	7-3	1W
76ers	47	35	0.573	114.6	111.5	3.1	25-16	22-19	8-8	31-21	8-2	8W
Heat	46	36	0.561	110.1	108.4	1.7	22-19	24-17	13-3	32-20	7-3	2W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	112.3	113.7	-1.4	20-21	19-22	7-9	22-29	5-5	1L
Hawks	36	46	0.439	118.3	120.5	-2.2	21-20	15-26	8-8	22-30	3-7	6L
Nets	32	50	0.39	110.4	113.3	-2.9	20-21	12-29	5-11	24-28	5-5	2L
Raptors	25	57	0.305	112.4	118.8	-6.4	14-27	11-30	1-15	18-34	2-8	4L
Hornets	21	61	0.256	106.6	116.8	-10.2	11-30	10-31	6-10	14-38	3-7	1W
Wizards	15	67	0.183	113.7	123	-9.3	7-34	8-33	4-12	11-41	1-9	6L
Pistons	14	68	0.171	109.9	119	-9.1	7-33	7-35	2-14	10-41	2-8	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	25	0.695	120.1	112.7	7.4	33-8	24-17	12-4	36-16	7-3	5W
Nuggets	57	25	0.695	114.9	109.6	5.3	33-8	24-17	10-6	33-19	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	56	26	0.683	113	106.5	6.5	30-11	26-15	12-4	37-15	6-4	1L
Clippers	51	31	0.622	115.6	112.3	3.3	25-16	26-15	9-7	30-22	6-4	3L
Mavericks	50	32	0.61	117.9	115.6	2.3	25-16	25-16	11-5	31-21	7-3	2L
Pelicans	49	33	0.598	115.1	110.7	4.4	21-19	28-14	9-7	30-22	5-5	1L
Suns	49	33	0.598	116.2	113.2	3	25-16	24-17	9-9	29-23	7-3	3W
Lakers	47	35	0.573	118	117.4	0.6	28-14	19-21	7-10	27-25	7-3	2W
Kings	46	36	0.561	116.6	114.8	1.8	24-17	22-19	10-7	30-22	4-6	1W
Warriors	46	36	0.561	117.8	115.2	2.6	21-20	25-16	7-9	26-26	8-2	1W
Rockets	41	41	0.5	114.3	113.2	1.1	27-14	14-27	9-7	28-24	4-6	2W
Jazz	31	51	0.378	115.7	120.5	-4.8	21-20	10-31	5-11	16-36	2-8	1L
Grizzlies	27	55	0.329	105.8	112.8	-7	9-32	18-23	8-8	14-37	3-7	5L
Spurs	22	60	0.268	112.1	118.6	-6.5	12-29	10-31	3-13	14-37	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	21	61	0.256	106.4	115.4	-9	11-30	10-31	1-15	8-44	2-8	5L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	64	18	0.78	120.6	109.2	11.4	37-4	27-14	15-2	41-11	7-3	2W
Thunder	57	25	0.695	120.1	112.7	7.4	33-8	24-17	12-4	36-16	7-3	5W
Nuggets	57	25	0.695	114.9	109.6	5.3	33-8	24-17	10-6	33-19	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	56	26	0.683	113	106.5	6.5	30-11	26-15	12-4	37-15	6-4	1L
Clippers	51	31	0.622	115.6	112.3	3.3	25-16	26-15	9-7	30-22	6-4	3L
Mavericks	50	32	0.61	117.9	115.6	2.3	25-16	25-16	11-5	31-21	7-3	2L
Knicks	50	32	0.61	112.8	108.2	4.6	27-14	23-18	12-5	35-17	6-4	5W
Bucks	49	33	0.598	119	116.4	2.6	31-11	18-22	10-7	34-18	3-7	2L
Suns	49	33	0.598	116.2	113.2	3	25-16	24-17	9-9	29-23	7-3	3W
Pelicans	49	33	0.598	115.1	110.7	4.4	21-19	28-14	9-7	30-22	5-5	1L
Cavaliers	48	34	0.585	112.6	110.2	2.4	26-15	22-19	11-5	31-21	4-6	1L
Pacers	47	35	0.573	123.3	120.2	3.1	26-15	21-20	11-6	32-20	7-3	1W
Lakers	47	35	0.573	118	117.4	0.6	28-14	19-21	7-10	27-25	7-3	2W
76ers	47	35	0.573	114.6	111.5	3.1	25-16	22-19	8-8	31-21	8-2	8W
Magic	47	35	0.573	110.5	108.4	2.1	29-12	18-23	9-7	32-20	5-5	1W
Warriors	46	36	0.561	117.8	115.2	2.6	21-20	25-16	7-9	26-26	8-2	1W
Kings	46	36	0.561	116.6	114.8	1.8	24-17	22-19	10-7	30-22	4-6	1W
Heat	46	36	0.561	110.1	108.4	1.7	22-19	24-17	13-3	32-20	7-3	2W
Rockets	41	41	0.5	114.3	113.2	1.1	27-14	14-27	9-7	28-24	4-6	2W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	112.3	113.7	-1.4	20-21	19-22	7-9	22-29	5-5	1L
Hawks	36	46	0.439	118.3	120.5	-2.2	21-20	15-26	8-8	22-30	3-7	6L
Nets	32	50	0.39	110.4	113.3	-2.9	20-21	12-29	5-11	24-28	5-5	2L
Jazz	31	51	0.378	115.7	120.5	-4.8	21-20	10-31	5-11	16-36	2-8	1L
Grizzlies	27	55	0.329	105.8	112.8	-7	9-32	18-23	8-8	14-37	3-7	5L
Raptors	25	57	0.305	112.4	118.8	-6.4	14-27	11-30	1-15	18-34	2-8	4L
Spurs	22	60	0.268	112.1	118.6	-6.5	12-29	10-31	3-13	14-37	6-4	2W
Hornets	21	61	0.256	106.6	116.8	-10.2	11-30	10-31	6-10	14-38	3-7	1W
Trail Blazers	21	61	0.256	106.4	115.4	-9	11-30	10-31	1-15	8-44	2-8	5L
Wizards	15	67	0.183	113.7	123	-9.3	7-34	8-33	4-12	11-41	1-9	6L
Pistons	14	68	0.171	109.9	119	-9.1	7-33	7-35	2-14	10-41	2-8	1L

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