Nuggets vs. Lakers Game 3 Prediction - NBA Playoffs 2023

The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets meet in the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, with tipoff at 8:30PM ET.

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

Who Will Win: Nuggets vs. Lakers Game 3

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Nuggets-Lakers NBA Playoffs matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lakers a 66% chance of defeating the Nuggets in Game 3 of the 2022 Western Conference Finals.

The winner of the 2023 NBA Western Conference Finals will advance to the NBA Finals. Game 3 of the best-of-seven series between the Nuggets and Lakers is at LA Lakers' Crypto.com Arena.

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Nuggets vs. Lakers Game 3 Odds

• Spread: Lakers -5.5 (-110), Nuggets +5.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Lakers -225, Nuggets +195
• Total: Over/Under 223 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lakers are listed as -5.5 favorites against the Nuggets, with -110 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Nuggets (+5.5) to cover the spread, PointsBet also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at -225. That means you can risk $225 to win $100, for a total payout of $325, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nuggets at +195, where you can bet $100 to profit $195, earning a total payout of $295, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 223 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 of the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Nuggets (+5.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 223 points has a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Nuggets vs. Lakers Game 3

• Spread: Nuggets +5.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (53% probability)
• Moneyline: Nuggets @ +195 via DraftKings Sportsbook (0.2% edge)
• Total: Under 223 @ -110 via PointsBet (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Lakers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Nuggets moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Nuggets vs. Lakers Game 3 Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Denver vs. LA Lakers in Game 3 of the 2022 NBA Western Conference Finals this Saturday has the Lakers winning 113-109.

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

Nuggets vs. Lakers Game 3 Player Props

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

DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.

Jamal Murray is expected to step up for the Nuggets with 29 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, while LeBron James is projected to have 27 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists for the Lakers.

Nuggets Projected Box Score

• Jamal Murray: 29 PTS, 5 REB, 7 AST
• Nikola Jokic: 25 PTS, 16 REB, 16 AST
• Michael Porter: 18 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST
• Aaron Gordon: 18 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST
• Bruce Brown: 13 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST

Lakers Projected Box Score

• LeBron James: 27 PTS, 8 REB, 8 AST
• Anthony Davis: 25 PTS, 12 REB, 3 AST
• D'Angelo Russell: 17 PTS, 2 REB, 6 AST
• Austin Reaves: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST
• Malik Beasley: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Game 3 of the Nuggets vs. Lakers series on May 20, 2023.

Nuggets vs. Lakers Game 3 2023 NBA Playoffs

Saturday's Game 3 between the Lakers and Nuggets in the NBA Western Conference Finals is scheduled to start at 8:30PM ET.

• Who: Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
• Date: Saturday May 20, 2023
• Time: 8:30PM ET / 5:30PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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