Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets 5/16/2023 Picks

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West Finals – Game 1, Series starts 5/16

The Denver Nuggets will host the Los Angeles Lakers in the first game of the Western Conference Finals in a best-of-seven series on Tuesday.

The Lakers have reached the finals after winning against the Memphis Grizzlies 4-2 in the quarterfinals, followed by a 4-2 semifinals victory against the Golden State Warriors.

The Lakers’ superstar duo, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, led the team and will pose a significant challenge for the Nuggets.

LeBron James is the top scorer for the Lakers in the postseason, averaging 23.4 points per game, followed by Anthony Davis with 21.2 points and 14.1 rebounds per game.

James also leads the team in assists with 5.3 per game, while the Lakers are averaging 112.4 ppg. The Lakers shot 112.4 points per game while shooting 47 percent from the field and just 33.1 percent from the 3-point line.

The Los Angeles Lakers are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games.
The total went OVER in 9 of LA Lakers’ last 11 games on the road.
The Lakers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road against Denver.

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Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggetss Predictions 5/16/2023

The Nuggets, on the other hand, advanced to the finals after defeating the Timberwolves 4-1 in the quarterfinals, followed by a tough seven-game series against the Phoenix Suns, with the Nuggets winning 4-3, including a decisive 125-100 win in game seven.

Denver’s trio of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter Jr. has led the team throughout the season.

During the postseason, Jokic has been leading Denver in scoring, rebounding, and assists with averages of 30.7 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 9.7 assists per game, while Murray is the second leading scorer with 25.9 points per game.

Additionally, the Nuggets have six players averaging double figures in scoring, and the team is averaging 115.8 points per game.

The Nuggets are scoring 115.8 points per game while shooting 48.9 percent from the field and 37.9 percent from the 3-point line.

The total went OVER in 12 of Denver’s last 18 games against the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Denver Nuggets are 8-0 SU in their last 8 games at home.
Denver is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against the LA Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets. The NBA pick for this game is the Denver Nuggets.

Denver will have a big advantage at home playing at a mile-high altitude which will affect the overall play of the Los Angeles Lakers, as it does most who visit Ball Arena.

Los Angeles has failed to cover the number in six of the last seven visits to Denver. Denver’s trio of stars Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr will prove too much for the Los Angeles defense.

The Lakers bench will be a big factor with more seeing action due to the altitude and that favors Denver. Final Score Prediction, Denver Nuggets win and cover ATS 115-107.

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