Lakers vs Nuggets Player Prop Bets Tonight – NBA, May 18

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM May 18, 2023, 5:00 PM
  • Highlighting the most popular NBA player prop bets for Thursday‘s Lakers vs Nuggets game
  • Plus profitable player prop betting trends for key players across points, rebounds, assists & more
  • Latest injury report from both Lakers & Nuggets players that may affect player prop bets

The Los Angeles Lakers visit Ball Arena to take on the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30pm EDT in Denver.

Below you can find profitable historical betting trends for various Lakers vs. Nuggets player prop bets today, ranked by units won and ROI.

All NBA player prop betting odds are provided by the BetMGM Sportsbook.


We’ve highlighted the top Lakers player prop bets for Thursday‘s game, across points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks:

Best Lakers Player Prop Bets Tonight: Thursday, May 18

  • Austin Reaves has hit the Assists Over in 28 of his last 38 games (+17.85 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Dennis Schroder has hit the Steals Under in 27 of his last 40 away games (+17.20 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Jarred Vanderbilt has hit the Assists Under in 27 of his last 38 games (+15.15 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Austin Reaves has hit the Points Over in 26 of his last 37 games (+14.55 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Anthony Davis has hit the Steals Over in 17 of his last 25 games (+10.80 Units / 30% ROI)

We’ve also highlighted the top Nuggets player prop bets for Thursday‘s game, across points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks:

Best Nuggets Player Prop Bets Tonight: Thursday, May 18

  • Aaron Gordon has hit the Points Under in 24 of his last 31 games (+15.10 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has hit the Steals Over in 32 of his last 49 games at home (+14.95 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Bruce Brown has hit the Points Over in 17 of his last 21 games (+12.75 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Bruce Brown has hit the Steals Over in 54 of his last 85 games (+10.40 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Bruce Brown has hit the Made 3 Point Shots Under in 25 of his last 41 games (+10.35 Units / 21% ROI)

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Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets

  • LeBron James (Lakers): James is PROBABLE for Thursday’s (May 18) game against Denver.
  • Mo Bamba (Lakers): Bamba is OUT for Thursday’s (May 18) game against Denver.
  • Anthony Davis (Lakers): Davis is PROBABLE for Thursday’s (May 18) game against Denver.
  • Denver Nuggets – No Injuries Reported

Lakers vs Nuggets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers+5.5 -115O 226.5 -110+180
Denver Nuggets -5.5 -105U 226.5 -110-225

The Nuggets are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).


What is an NBA Player Prop Bet?

NBA player prop bets allow bettors to bet on very specific aspects of a game involving a player outcome. You might choose to bet on how many points your favorite player will score or whether or not a game will go to overtime.

Exploring the NBA props page at your favorite online sportsbook is the best way to discover all the different types of props.

The top 10 most popular NBA player prop bet types are:

1. Total Points scored
2. Which player will score the 1st field goal
3. Total 3-point shots made
4. Total Points + Rebounds + Assists by one player
5. Total Rebounds
6. Total Assists
7. Total Assists + Rebound by one player
8. Which player will score the 1st field goal + which team wins
9. Total Points + Assists by one player
10. Total Blocks

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