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<h1>Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Picks and Betting Preview for NBA Basketball Game on 05/22</h1>
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<div>Date: 05/22/2023</div>
<div>Time: 08:30 PM</div>
<div>Venue: Crypto.com Arena</div>
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<p>In an eagerly anticipated face-off, the <strong>Los Angeles Lakers</strong> find themselves against the formidable <strong>Denver Nuggets </strong>in the <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nba">NBA&#8217;s</a> </span> WCF. Let&#8217;s evaluate the odds and player performance for this crucial game.</p>
<h3>Evaluating the Odds</h3>
<p>The odds for a must-win game for the Lakers, given the way the series has gone, seems quite skewed. The <strong>-158 money line for LA</strong> appears too high, considering Denver&#8217;s dominant performance throughout the series. Even if the line were at <strong>-120</strong>, it would still be less appealing, given the commanding play of the Nuggets.</p>
<p>Denver&#8217;s dominance extends from the start to the finish of each game. As for the spread of <strong>three points</strong>, it seems adequate for a one-possession game. But don&#8217;t be surprised if it closes a little lower than that. At this point, it seems challenging to place faith in the Lakers to put together a full game.</p>
<p>There could be a possibility that the Lakers might pull a win if the game gets sloppy towards the end, and Denver closes the series out <strong>4-1</strong>. </p>
<h3>Player Performances</h3>
<p>Star power has been the highlight of this series, with dynamic duos on both sides. <strong>Jamal Murray</strong> has consistently proved his worth, scoring at least <strong>31 points</strong> in all three games for Denver and consecutively scoring <strong>37</strong> in the last two games.</p>
<p>On LA&#8217;s side, the pressure falls on <strong>LeBron James</strong> and <strong>Anthony Davis</strong> to salvage this game and prevent their season from coming to a premature end.</p>
<h3>Player Props</h3>
<p>If you&#8217;re keen on point props, considering this is a must-win for the Lakers, betting on LeBron or Davis seems like a viable option. Given the high stakes of this game, it&#8217;s unlikely they&#8217;ll be pulled early.</p>
<p>However, it&#8217;s worth noting that the lines at this stage in the season are incredibly efficient and sharp, which leaves minimal value. While it&#8217;s tempting to back LeBron or AD, purely for the interest of seeing the Lakers extend the series or a close game, the value in such bets is rapidly fading.</p>
<p>While we all hope for a thrilling game, the Lakers need to pull something exceptional out of the bag to overcome the relentless Nuggets. </p>
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<h2>Betting Odds @ FanDuel</h2>
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<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
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<th width="150px"> </th>
<th width="80px"> </th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Spread</th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Total</th>
<th width="100px">Moneyline</th>
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<td class="row-wrap away" rowspan="2">Denver Nuggets</td>
<td> Open</td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_spread_open_away"> +4 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_spread_open_odd_away"> -110 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right">O <span id="fanduel_total_open_away"> 221.5 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_total_open_odd_away"> -110 </span>  </td>
<td align="center"><span id="fanduel_moneyline_open_away"> +140 </span>  </td>
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<td> Current</td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_spread_current_away"> +3 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_spread_current_odd_away"> -108 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_total_current_away"> 224 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_total_current_odd_away"> -110 </span>  </td>
<td align="center"><span id="fanduel_moneyline_current_away"> +134 </span>  </td>
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<td class="row-wrap home" rowspan="2">Los Angeles Lakers</td>
<td> Open</td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_spread_open_home"> -4 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_spread_open_odd_home"> -110 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right">U <span id="fanduel_total_open_home"> 221.5 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_total_open_odd_home"> -110 </span>  </td>
<td align="center"><span id="fanduel_moneyline_open_home"> -166 </span>  </td>
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<td> Current</td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_spread_current_home"> -3 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_spread_current_odd_home"> -112 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_total_current_home"> 224 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_total_current_odd_home"> -110 </span>  </td>
<td align="center"><span id="fanduel_moneyline_current_home"> -158 </span>  </td>
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<h2>Projected Lineups:</h2>
<h3>Denver Nuggets</h3>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Nikola Jokic</td>
<td width="250px">  24.5 Points, 11.8 Rebounds, 9.8 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">PG</td>
<td width="200px"> Jamal Murray</td>
<td width="250px">  20.0 Points, 4.0 Rebounds, 6.2 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">PF</td>
<td width="200px"> Aaron Gordon</td>
<td width="250px">  16.3 Points, 6.6 Rebounds, 3.0 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SF</td>
<td width="200px"> Michael Porter Jr.</td>
<td width="250px">  17.4 Points, 5.5 Rebounds, 1.0 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SG</td>
<td width="200px"> Bruce Brown</td>
<td width="250px">  11.5 Points, 4.1 Rebounds, 3.4 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SG</td>
<td width="200px"> Kentavious Caldwell-Pope</td>
<td width="250px">  10.8 Points, 2.7 Rebounds, 2.4 Assists</td>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Los Angeles Lakers</h3>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Anthony Davis</td>
<td width="250px">  25.9 Points, 12.5 Rebounds, 2.6 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SF</td>
<td width="200px"> LeBron James</td>
<td width="250px">  28.9 Points, 8.3 Rebounds, 6.8 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SG</td>
<td width="200px"> Austin Reaves</td>
<td width="250px">  13.0 Points, 3.0 Rebounds, 3.4 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">PF</td>
<td width="200px"> Rui Hachimura</td>
<td width="250px">  11.2 Points, 4.5 Rebounds, 0.9 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">PG</td>
<td width="200px"> DAngelo Russell</td>
<td width="250px">  17.8 Points, 3.0 Rebounds, 6.2 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">PG</td>
<td width="200px"> Dennis Schroder</td>
<td width="250px">  12.6 Points, 2.5 Rebounds, 4.5 Assists</td>
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<h2>Last 5 Against The Spread:</h2>
<h3>Denver Nuggets</h3>
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<th align="center" width="100px">DATE</th>
<th align="center" width="50px">OPP</th>
<th align="center" width="80px">SPREAD</th>
<th align="center" width="80px">TOTAL</th>
<th align="center" width="80px">SCORE</th>
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<td align="left">Sat, May 20</td>
<td align="center">LAL</td>
<td align="center">+6.0</td>
<td align="center">223.0</td>
<td align="center">119-108</td>
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<td align="left">Thu, May 18</td>
<td align="center">LAL</td>
<td align="center">-5.5</td>
<td align="center">225.5</td>
<td align="center">108-103</td>
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<td align="left">Tue, May 16</td>
<td align="center">LAL</td>
<td align="center">-6.5</td>
<td align="center">222.5</td>
<td align="center">132-126</td>
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<td align="left">Thu, May 11</td>
<td align="center">PHO</td>
<td align="center">+1.5</td>
<td align="center">226.0</td>
<td align="center">125-100</td>
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<td align="left">Tue, May 09</td>
<td align="center">PHO</td>
<td align="center">-6.5</td>
<td align="center">227.0</td>
<td align="center">118-102</td>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Los Angeles Lakers</h3>
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<th align="center" width="100px">DATE</th>
<th align="center" width="50px">OPP</th>
<th align="center" width="80px">SPREAD</th>
<th align="center" width="80px">TOTAL</th>
<th align="center" width="80px">SCORE</th>
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<td align="left">Sat, May 20</td>
<td align="center">DEN</td>
<td align="center">-6.0</td>
<td align="center">223.0</td>
<td align="center">119-108</td>
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<td align="left">Thu, May 18</td>
<td align="center">DEN</td>
<td align="center">+5.5</td>
<td align="center">225.5</td>
<td align="center">108-103</td>
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<td align="left">Tue, May 16</td>
<td align="center">DEN</td>
<td align="center">+6.5</td>
<td align="center">222.5</td>
<td align="center">132-126</td>
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<td align="left">Fri, May 12</td>
<td align="center">GS</td>
<td align="center">-3.5</td>
<td align="center">218.0</td>
<td align="center">122-101</td>
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<td align="left">Wed, May 10</td>
<td align="center">GS</td>
<td align="center">+8.0</td>
<td align="center">223.0</td>
<td align="center">121-106</td>
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<h2>Betting Insights:</h2>
<h3>Los Angeles Lakers</h3>
<ul>
<li>4-1 (.800) against the spread at home as a favorite in their last five games in the 2022/2023 playoffs</li>
<li>4-1 (.800) at home as a favorite in their last five games in the 2022/2023 playoffs</li>
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<h3>Denver Nuggets</h3>
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<li>3-2 (.600) against the spread on the road as an underdog in their last five games across the regular season and playoffs in 2022/2023</li>
<li>7-13 (.350) on the road as an underdog in 2022/2023</li>
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