Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Overview
- Date: April 25, 2024
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
- Spread: Denver Nuggets 1 (-110), Los Angeles Lakers -1 (-110)
- Total (Over/Under): 215
- Moneyline: Denver Nuggets -110, Los Angeles Lakers -110
Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Win Probabilities
Implied Win %:
- Denver Nuggets - 50%
- Los Angeles Lakers - 50%
Projected Win %:
- Denver Nuggets - 47%
- Los Angeles Lakers - 53%
Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets (59-25) are set to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers (49-37) in an exciting Thursday night game, in Game 3 of their Western Conference first round playoff series. The highly anticipated matchup will take place at the Crypto.com Arena, the home arena of the Los Angeles Lakers. The game is scheduled to tip-off at 10:00 PM ET, with the Nuggets holding a 2-0 series lead heading into this matchup.
Both teams are coming off a three-day break, which can be advantageous as players have had extra time to rest and recover. The Nuggets will look to capitalize on this advantage as they aim to add another win to their impressive record. The Lakers, on the other hand, will also benefit from the extended break as they strive to secure a victory on their home court.
According to the current odds, the Lakers have a slight advantage as the home team. The spread is currently set at Lakers -1.0, and the moneyline for both teams stands at -110, indicating an equal chance of winning for each side. The Nuggets have an implied win probability of 50%, as do the Lakers.
In their last encounter, the Nuggets emerged victorious over the Lakers with a close score of 101-99. Both teams have been playing well recently, with the Nuggets winning 36 out of their last 50 games, while the Lakers have secured 31 victories in their last 50 outings.
For those interested in sports betting, a popular market to consider is LeBron James's Points Rebounds and Assists. Sharp bettors have been placing wagers on the over, as the prop total opened at Over 41.5 Points Rebounds and Assists (-120), before moving to 42.5 (-110).
As the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers take to the court, basketball fans and sports bettors alike will be eagerly watching to see which team will come out on top in this thrilling matchup. With both teams well-rested and in good form, it promises to be an exciting game of elite NBA basketball.
Pick and Prediction: Denver Nuggets 109.86 - Los Angeles Lakers 110.83
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NBA
Denver Nuggets
Los Angeles Lakers
Team Stats Per Game
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
Offense/Defense
DEN | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | LAL |
---|---|---|
82 | Games | 82 |
45.1 | FG | 42.3 |
89.1 | FGA | 91.2 |
.506 | FG% | .463 |
11.9 | 3Pt-FG | 13.9 |
31.7 | 3Pt-FGA | 38.9 |
.376 | 3Pt% | .356 |
33.2 | 2Pt-FG | 28.4 |
57.4 | 2Pt-FGA | 52.3 |
.578 | 2Pt% | .544 |
17.8 | FT | 16.2 |
23.1 | FTA | 20.9 |
.770 | FT% | .775 |
11.1 | ORB | 11.5 |
34.3 | DRB | 32.5 |
45.4 | TRB | 44.0 |
30.8 | AST | 27.9 |
7.9 | STL | 8.4 |
4.9 | BLK | 4.3 |
14.2 | TOV | 14.0 |
17.5 | PF | 19.6 |
119.9 | PTS | 114.7 |
Defense/Offense
DEN | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | LAL |
---|---|---|
82 | Games | 82 |
43.0 | FG | 41.8 |
92.4 | FGA | 87.3 |
.466 | FG% | .479 |
14.0 | 3Pt-FG | 13.6 |
38.4 | 3Pt-FGA | 37.2 |
.365 | 3Pt% | .366 |
29.0 | 2Pt-FG | 28.2 |
54.0 | 2Pt-FGA | 50.2 |
.538 | 2Pt% | .562 |
16.0 | FT | 18.6 |
20.6 | FTA | 23.7 |
.777 | FT% | .785 |
11.7 | ORB | 9.9 |
30.5 | DRB | 33.5 |
42.2 | TRB | 43.4 |
28.8 | AST | 26.6 |
8.7 | STL | 7.9 |
5.1 | BLK | 4.6 |
12.9 | TOV | 14.3 |
18.9 | PF | 17.6 |
116.0 | PTS | 115.9 |
Four Factors
Offense/Defense
DEN | Four Factors | LAL |
---|---|---|
.573 | eFG% | .539 |
12.5 | TOV% | 12.2 |
26.7 | RB% | 74.5 |
.200 | FT/FGA | .178 |
Defense/Offense
DEN | Four Factors | LAL |
---|---|---|
.542 | eFG% | .557 |
11.3 | TOV% | 12.7 |
74.6 | RB% | 23.3 |
.173 | FT/FGA | .213 |
Analytics
DEN | Analytics | LAL |
---|---|---|
50 | Pythag Wins | 44 |
32 | Pythag Losses | 38 |
3.89 | Margin Of Victory | 1.22 |
119.9 | O Rtg | 115.9 |
116.0 | D Rtg | 114.7 |
99.8 | Pace | 97.6 |
.259 | FTr | .271 |
.356 | 3PAr | .425 |
.604 | TS% | .593 |
Betting Trends
DEN | Betting Trends | LAL |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
3-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
113.67 | Avg Score | 104 |
104.33 | Avg Opp Score | 107 |
AWAY | HOME | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
119 | Avg Score | 117.67 |
109 | Avg Opp Score | 119.33 |
DEN | Betting Trends | LAL |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
115.4 | Avg Score | 111.8 |
108.2 | Avg Opp Score | 109.8 |
AWAY | HOME | |
3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
114.2 | Avg Score | 120.8 |
108 | Avg Opp Score | 119.4 |
DEN | Betting Trends | LAL |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
8-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
6-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
117 | Avg Score | 116.5 |
105.4 | Avg Opp Score | 113.8 |
AWAY | HOME | |
7-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
113.2 | Avg Score | 122.4 |
106.7 | Avg Opp Score | 119.1 |