Nuggets vs Lakers Game 1: Prediction and NBA Tips - 17 May 2023

Last updated: May 18, 2023, 12:10AM | Published: May 13, 2023, 6:33AM

The Denver Nuggets take on the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Western Conference Finals at Ball Arena on Wednesday, starting at 10:30am AEST.

With the likes of Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon, the Nuggets are up against a Lakers line-up that includes LeBron James, Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell.

Stats Insider's top betting tips for Nuggets vs Lakers, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Nuggets vs Lakers Game 1

Using detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Wednesday's Denver-LA Lakers NBA Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Nuggets a 72% chance of winning against the Lakers in Game 1 of the 2022 Western Conference Finals.

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Nuggets vs Lakers: Game 1 Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at Ball Arena are shown here:

Head to Head: Nuggets $1.36, Lakers $3.25
Line: Nuggets -7 ($1.91), Lakers +7 ($1.91)
Total (Over/Under 222.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Nuggets to win at $1.36. Meanwhile, bet365 currently has the Lakers to win at $3.25.

The Nuggets are 7-point favourites against the Lakers, with odds of $1.91 currently on offer at PointsBet.

For the underdog Lakers (+7) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.

The Over/Under for Nuggets vs Lakers has been set at 222.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.

According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Nuggets and the Lakers have a 50% chance of covering the line.

The Over/Under total of 222.5 points is also considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Nuggets vs Lakers: Game 1 Best Bets

Head to Head: Denver at $1.36 with PointsBet (72% probability)
Line: Nuggets -7 at $1.91 with PointsBet (50% probability)
Total Points: Under 222.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (50% probability)

Today's Nuggets vs Lakers Game 1 best bets are based on world-class modelling and betting experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.

Nuggets vs Lakers Game 1: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Nuggets vs Lakers in Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Western Conference Finals this Wednesday has the Nuggets winning 114-107.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Denver vs LA Lakers on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.

Nuggets vs Lakers: Game 1 Player Props

Betting on LA Lakers vs Denver player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

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

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

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

Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Denver vs LA Lakers match-up at Ball Arena.

As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips for every NBA game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Nuggets vs Lakers: Game 1 Preview

The NBA Game 1 between the Nuggets and Lakers in the NBA Western Conference Finals is scheduled to tip off at 10:30am AEST on Wednesday.

Game: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers
Date: Wednesday 17 May 2023
Time: 10:30am AEST
Venue: Ball Arena

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.

Our predictions for Denver vs LA Lakers are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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