The Denver Nuggets lead 1-0 heading into Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. The Nuggets are 5.5-point favorites for the game, which goes live on ESPN at 8:30 PM ET. The matchup’s over/under is 225.5.
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Nuggets Vs Lakers Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | -5.5 | 225.5 |
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Injury Report as of May 18
Nuggets: None
Lakers: Mohamed Bamba: Out (Ankle)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Nuggets (-5.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (225.5) |
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
| 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
| 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 |
| Bruce Brown | 80 | 11.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 1.1 |
Lakers Key Players
| 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 |
| Austin Reaves | 64 | 13.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Malik Beasley | 81 | 12.7 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.9 |
Betting Trends
- The Nuggets’ record against the spread is 44-37-1.
- Against the spread as 5.5-point favorites or more, Denver is 20-15-1.
- Out of 82 Nuggets games so far this season, 37 have hit the over.
- Denver’s games have had more than 225.5 points scored on 50 occasions this year.
- Nuggets games average 228.3 total points per game this season, 2.8 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
- The Lakers have covered the spread 40 times in 82 games.
- Los Angeles’ ATS record as a 5.5-point underdog or more is 9-13-1.
- The Lakers have seen 43 of their 82 games go over the point total.
- Los Angeles’ games have had over 225.5 points 54 times this season.
- The average total for Lakers games is 233.8 points, which is 8.3 more than this game’s over/under.
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