Nuggets vs. Lakers Prediction and Odds - Dec 16, 2022

The Los Angeles Lakers square off with the Denver Nuggets in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, commencing at 10:00PM ET.

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

Who will win Nuggets vs. Lakers?

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Nuggets-Lakers NBA game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Nuggets a 55% chance of beating the Lakers.

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Nuggets vs. Lakers Game Odds

• Spread: Lakers +1.5 (-105), Nuggets -1.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Lakers +110, Nuggets -125
• Total: Over/Under 237.5 (-107/-107)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lakers are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Nuggets, with -105 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Nuggets (-1.5) to cover the spread, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at +110. That means you can bet $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nuggets at -125, where you can risk $125 to win $100, for a total payout of $225, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 237.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -107, as well as the best odds for the Under at -107.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Lakers (+1.5) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 237.5 points is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Nuggets vs. Lakers

• Spread: Lakers +1.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Nuggets @ -125 via BetMGM (55% probability)
• Total: Under 237.5 @ -107 via PointsBet (53% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling intelligence to help you make smarter decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Nuggets vs. Lakers Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Denver vs. LA Lakers at Crypto.com Arena this Friday has the Nuggets prevailing 118-117.

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

Nuggets vs. Lakers Player Props

Betting on Denver vs. LA Lakers prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.

Nikola Jokic is expected to step up for the Nuggets with 30 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, while Anthony Davis is projected to finish with 28 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the Lakers.

Nuggets Projected Box Score

• Nikola Jokic: 30 PTS, 14 REB, 10 AST
• Jamal Murray: 21 PTS, 4 REB, 7 AST
• Aaron Gordon: 17 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST
• Bones Hyland: 15 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST
• Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: 14 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST

Lakers Projected Box Score

• Anthony Davis: 28 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST
• LeBron James: 27 PTS, 9 REB, 6 AST
• Russell Westbrook: 19 PTS, 5 REB, 7 AST
• Lonnie Walker: 17 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST
• Austin Reaves: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Nuggets vs. Lakers on Friday December 16, 2022.

Nuggets vs. Lakers 2022 Game Info

Friday's action between the Lakers and Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
• Date: Friday December 16, 2022
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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