The Los Angeles Lakers are 5.5-point favorites heading into Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, starting at 8:30 PM ET on ABC. The Nuggets lead the series 2-0.

Buy gear from your favorite teams and players NOW at Fanatics!

Nuggets vs. Lakers Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023
  • Time: 8:30 PM ET
  • How to Watch on TV: ABC
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Venue: Crypto.com Arena

Put your picks to the test and bet on the Nuggets with BetMGM Sportsbook.

Nuggets vs. Lakers Score Prediction

  • Prediction: - Nuggets 116 - Lakers 115

Nuggets vs Lakers Additional Info

Spread & Total Prediction for Nuggets vs. Lakers

  • Pick ATS: Nuggets (+ 5.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (223)
  • The Nuggets' .537 ATS win percentage (44-36-2 ATS Record) is higher than the Lakers' .488 mark (40-39-3 ATS Record) in 2022-23.
  • Denver covers the spread when it is a 5.5-point underdog or more 75% of the time. That's more often than Los Angeles covers as a favorite of 5.5 or more (64.3%).
  • Los Angeles and its opponents have eclipsed the total 52.4% of the time this season (43 out of 82). That's more often than Denver and its opponents have (37 out of 82).
  • As a moneyline favorite this year, the Lakers are 20-11, while the Nuggets are 10-11 as moneyline underdogs.

Watch live NBA games without cable on all your devices with a seven-day free trial to Fubo!

Nuggets Performance Insights

  • In 2022-23, Denver is 12th in the NBA offensively (115.8 points scored per game) and eighth defensively (112.5 points allowed).
  • This season the Nuggets are second-best in the NBA in assists at 28.9 per game.
  • In 2022-23 the Nuggets are 18th in the league in 3-point makes (11.8 per game) and fourth-best in 3-point percentage (37.9%).
  • In 2022-23, Denver has attempted 36.1% percent of its shots from behind the 3-point line, and 63.9% percent from inside it. In terms of made shots, 27.1% of Denver's baskets have been 3-pointers, and 72.9% have been 2-pointers.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.

© 2023 Data Skrive. All rights reserved.