Conference Clash: Lakers vs Nuggets – Expert Analysis and Projections for Tonight’s Pivotal NBA Playoff Opener

Alright sport fans, get ready for the show! One matchups are ready to rock the court, starting with the Lakers vs. Nuggets showdown at 08:30 PM EST at Ball Arena. The Lakers and Nuggets are prepared for a points barrage, but the Lakers and Nuggets might just shock us with a defensive showdown. If you're playing DFS, it's time to bring your A-game. Check out our in-depth analysis and fearless predictions to give yourself the upper hand. Let's ball!

Nikola Jokic ($11000/DK) lit up the court in his last game, dropping 32 points, dishing out 12 assists, and pulling down 10 rebounds while shooting 13-17 from the field in 38 minutes against the Suns. Today he faces the Lakers ranked #20 in the league against the C, allowing 54.1dfs per game or +0.4 more vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 70.8DK and 70.3FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 6.4.

Anthony Davis ($10200/DK) was underwhelming in his last game, scoring only 23 points, 3 assists, and 9 rebounds while shooting 10-18 from the field in 32 minutes against the Warriors. Today he faces the Nuggets ranked #12 in the league against the C, allowing 43.7dfs per game or -3.5 less vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 48.2DK and 49.5FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.7.

LeBron James ($10000/DK) was so-so in his last game, puttin up 25 points, 3 assists, and 9 rebounds while shooting 6-10 from the field in 39 minutes against the Warriors. Today he faces the Nuggets ranked #24 in the league against the PF, allowing 47.9dfs per game or +6.3 more vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 47.0DK and 45.9FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.7.

Jamal Murray ($7900/DK) was a beast on the court in his last outing, dropping 26 points, dishing out 4 assists, and pulling down 4 rebounds while shooting 3-9 from the field in 35 minutes against the Suns. Today he faces the Lakers ranked #23 in the league against the PG, allowing an average of 52.3 per game which is +4.6 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 43.0DK and 42.8FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.4.

D'Angelo Russell ($5800/DK) was pretty average in his last game, puttin up 15 points, 2 assists, and 4 rebounds while shooting 5-8 from the field in 30 minutes against the Warriors. Today he faces the Nuggets ranked #10 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 40.7 per game which is -3.5 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 24.8DK and 23.4FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.3.

Aaron Gordon ($5600/DK) had a forgettable outing in his last game, scoring only 8 points, 3 assists, and 6 rebounds while shooting 3-7 from the field in 35 minutes against the Suns. Today he faces the Lakers ranked #13 in the league against the PF, allowing an average of 44.1 per game which is -3.1 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 25.0DK and 24.9FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.5.

Michael Porter ($5700/DK) was a disaster in his last game, scoring only 10 points, 0 assists, and 5 rebounds while shooting 4-6 from the field in 24 minutes against the Suns. Today he faces the Lakers ranked #8 in the league against the SF, allowing an average of 37.9 per game which is -3.8 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 29.1DK and 28.5FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.1.

Austin Reaves ($5900/DK) was a force to be reckoned with in his last outing, dropping 15 points, dishing out 5 assists, and pulling down 7 rebounds while shooting 2-6 from the field in 36 minutes against the Warriors. Today he faces the Nuggets ranked #10 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 40.7 per game which is -3.5 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 28.8DK and 28.2FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.9.

Rui Hachimura ($3600/DK) underperformed in his last game, scoring only 4 points, 1 assists, and 2 rebounds while shooting 2-2 from the field in 21 minutes against the Warriors. Today he faces the Nuggets ranked #24 in the league against the SF, allowing an average of 47.9 per game +6.3 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 8.2DK and 8.1FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 2.3.

Dennis Schroder ($4300/DK) put in a just-alright outing in his last game, puttin up 14 points, 4 assists, and 2 rebounds while shooting 4-6 from the field in 29 minutes against the Warriors. Today he faces the Nuggets ranked #10 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 40.7 per game -3.5 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 19.4DK and 18.3FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.5.

Lonnie Walker ($3800/DK) had a forgettable outing in his last game, scoring only 4 points, 4 assists, and 0 rebounds while shooting 2-4 from the field in 28 minutes against the Warriors. Today he faces the Nuggets ranked #10 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 40.7 per game -3.5 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 19.6DK and 20.1FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.2.

Jeff Green ($3400/DK) got roasted in his last game, scoring only 4 points, 0 assists, and 2 rebounds while shooting 0-1 from the field in 18 minutes against the Suns. Today he faces the Lakers ranked #8 in the league against the SF, allowing an average of 37.9 per game -3.8 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 7.4DK and 7.0FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 2.2.

Christian Braun ($3200/DK) had a subpar performance in his last game, scoring only 4 points, 0 assists, and 2 rebounds while shooting 1-2 from the field in 14 minutes against the Suns. Today he faces the Lakers ranked #11 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 41.7 per game -2.4 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 6.2DK and 6.1FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 1.9.