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Cameron Johnson o9.5 Points Scored (-113) Projection 12.41 (Over)
The Denver Nuggets lead the league with 122.7 points per game on the road this year, while opposing starting SFs average 5.8 three-point attempts per game against the Lakers, and the Nuggets are the 5th-quickest pace-of-play road team in their last 5 games.
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Christian Braun o10.5 Points Scored (-128) Projection 12.5 (Over)
Christian Braun has averaged 13.4 points per game in the last 5 away games, while the Denver Nuggets lead the league with 122.7 points per game on the road and rank as the 5th-quickest pace-of-play road team, facing a Lakers team that allows 3.2 foul shot attempts per game by opposing starting SGs at home.
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LeBron James o5.5 Total Rebounds (+122) Projection 6.06 (Over)
The Lakers are anticipated to gain more possessions in their game against the 5th-quickest tempo road team, the Nuggets, according to DraftKings.
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LeBron James o19.5 Points Scored (+102) Projection 21.29 (Over)
The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 7th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over their last 5 home games, with opposing starting PFs shooting 44.8% on 3-pointers against them, and they are set to face the 5th-quickest tempo road team, the Nuggets.
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LeBron James o18.5 Points Scored (-112) Projection 21.49 (Over)
The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 7th-highest scoring offense in the NBA at home over the last 5 games, facing a matchup where opposing starting power forwards shoot 44.8% on 3-pointers against them, and are expected to benefit from increased possessions against the 5th-quickest tempo team, the Nuggets.
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Marcus Smart o7.5 Points Scored (-130) Projection 9.54 (Over)
The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 7th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over their last 5 home games and are expected to see an increase in possessions against the 5th-quickest tempo road team, the Denver Nuggets, while opposing starting small forwards have averaged 3.2 free throw attempts per game against the Nuggets.
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Nikola Jokic o10.5 Total Assists
Nikola Jokic is expected to play a significant role in the upcoming Lakers-Nuggets matchup.
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