The Denver Nuggets host the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena in the 2023-24 opener for both squads, beginning at 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. The Lakers are 5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under is set at 227 points for this matchup.
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Nuggets vs. Lakers Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | -5 | 227 |
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Injury Report as of October 21
Nuggets: Vlatko Cancar: Out (Knee)
Lakers: None
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Nuggets (-5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (227) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Nuggets vs. Lakers Stat Rankings (2022-23)
| Nuggets Avg. (Rank) | Lakers Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 115.8 (12th) | Points Scored | 117.2 (6th) |
| 112.5 (8th) | Points Allowed | 116.6 (20th) |
| 43.0 (18th) | Rebounds | 45.7 (6th) |
| 10.1 (16th) | Off. Rebounds | 10.0 (18th) |
| 11.8 (18th) | 3pt Made | 10.8 (24th) |
| 28.9 (2nd) | Assists | 25.3 (15th) |
| 13.8 (20th) | Turnovers | 13.5 (16th) |
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Nuggets Key Players (Stats from 2022-23)
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 69 | 24.5 | 11.8 | 9.8 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Jamal Murray | 65 | 20.0 | 4.0 | 6.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 2.6 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 62 | 17.4 | 5.5 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 3.0 |
| Aaron Gordon | 68 | 16.3 | 6.6 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 76 | 10.8 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.8 |
Lakers Key Players (Stats from 2022-23)
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 55 | 28.9 | 8.3 | 6.8 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 2.2 |
| Anthony Davis | 56 | 25.9 | 12.5 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 0.3 |
| D’Angelo Russell | 71 | 17.8 | 3.0 | 6.2 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 2.7 |
| Christian Wood | 67 | 16.6 | 7.3 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Austin Reaves | 64 | 13.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
Betting Trends
- The Nuggets were 44-37-1 against the spread last season.
- As 5-point favorites or more, the Nuggets went 21-18-1 against the spread last year.
- There were 37 Denver games (out of 82) that went over the total last year.
- The Nuggets games had more than 227 points on 46 occasions last season.
- The over/under in this matchup is 227 points, 1.3 fewer than the average total in last season’s Denver contests.
- The Lakers had 40 wins in 82 games against the spread last season.
- As 5-point underdogs or greater, the Lakers went 10-17-1 against the spread last season.
- Of Los Angeles’ 82 games last season, 43 hit the over.
- Lakers games finished with more than 227 points scored 53 times last year.
- The average total for Los Angeles’ games last season was 233.8 points, 6.8 more than this game’s over/under.
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