Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 1 Prediction - NBA Playoffs 2023

The Denver Nuggets square off with the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Western Conference Finals at Ball Arena on Tuesday, commencing at 8:30PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Lakers vs. Nuggets, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 1

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Lakers-Nuggets NBA Playoffs matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Nuggets a 72% chance of defeating the Lakers in Game 1 of the 2022 Western Conference Finals.

The winner of the 2023 NBA Western Conference Finals will progress to the NBA Finals. Game 1 of the best-of-seven series between the Lakers and Nuggets is at Denver's Ball Arena.

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Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 1 Odds

• Spread: Nuggets -6.5 (-108), Lakers +6.5 (-105)
• Moneyline: Nuggets -255, Lakers +230
• Total: Over/Under 222.5 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Nuggets are -6.5 favorites versus the Lakers, with -108 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Lakers (+6.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -105.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nuggets at -255, which means you can risk $255 to win $100, for a total payout of $355, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at +230, where you can bet $100 to profit $230, earning a total payout of $330, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 222.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Lakers and Nuggets have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 222.5 points has also considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 1

• Spread: Nuggets -6.5 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook (50% probability)
• Moneyline: Nuggets @ -255 via DraftKings Sportsbook (72% probability)
• Total: Under 222.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 1 Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Lakers vs. Denver in Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Western Conference Finals on Tuesday has the Nuggets winning 114-107.

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Dimers has full coverage of Tuesday's Lakers-Nuggets matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 1 Player Props

Prop bets are an exciting way to wager on Lakers vs. Nuggets without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Ball Arena.

LeBron James is expected to step up for the Lakers with 31 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists, while Jamal Murray is projected to finish with 28 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the Nuggets.

Lakers Projected Box Score

• LeBron James: 31 PTS, 9 REB, 8 AST
• Anthony Davis: 29 PTS, 13 REB, 3 AST
• D'Angelo Russell: 19 PTS, 3 REB, 6 AST
• Austin Reaves: 18 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
• Dennis Schroder: 12 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST

Nuggets Projected Box Score

• Jamal Murray: 28 PTS, 5 REB, 7 AST
• Nikola Jokic: 23 PTS, 15 REB, 13 AST
• Aaron Gordon: 18 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST
• Michael Porter: 17 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST
• Bruce Brown: 15 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Game 1 of the Lakers vs. Nuggets series on May 16, 2023.

Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 1 2023 NBA Playoffs

Tuesday's Game 1 between the Nuggets and Lakers in the NBA Western Conference Finals is scheduled to commence at 8:30PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets
• Date: Tuesday May 16, 2023
• Time: 8:30PM ET / 5:30PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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