Nuggets vs. Lakers NBA Playoffs Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for April 22

Nuggets vs. Lakers Game Info

• Date: Monday, April 22, 2024
• Time: 10:00 PM ET
• Venue: Ball Arena -- Denver, Colorado
• Coverage: TNT and SportsNet LA

The Denver Nuggets are 7-point favorites heading into Game 2 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena on Monday, beginning at 10:00 PM ET on TNT and SportsNet LA. The Nuggets hold a 1-0 lead in the series. The over/under is 223.5 for the matchup.

Nuggets vs. Lakers Odds & Spread

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Nuggets vs. Lakers Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Nuggets win (77.1%)

Nuggets vs. Lakers Betting Trends

• The Nuggets are 38-42-2 against the spread this season.
• In the Lakers' 82 games this year, they have 38 wins against the spread.
• Nuggets games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 35 times this season.
• Lakers games this season have gone over the total in 47 of 82 opportunities (57.3%).
• Against the spread, Denver has played better when playing at home, covering 21 times in 41 home games, and 17 times in 41 road games.
• The Nuggets have exceeded the total in 19 of 41 home games (46.3%), compared to 16 of 41 road games (39%).
• In 2023-24 against the spread, Los Angeles has a better winning percentage at home (.476, 20-22-0 record) than on the road (.450, 18-21-1).
• In terms of the over/under, Lakers games have finished over less often at home (21 of 42, 50%) than on the road (26 of 40, 65%).

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic is averaging 26.4 points, 12.4 boards and 9.0 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.4 steals (seventh in league) and 0.9 blocked shots.
• Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 16.7 points, 7.0 boards and 1.5 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.5 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
• Jamal Murray is averaging 21.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 6.5 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.0 steal and 0.7 blocked shots.
• Aaron Gordon's numbers on the season are 13.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest, shooting 55.6% from the floor.
• Reggie Jackson is averaging 10.2 points, 3.8 assists and 1.9 boards.

Lakers Leaders

• Anthony Davis averages 24.7 points for the Lakers, plus 12.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
• LeBron James averages 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 8.3 assists. He is also draining 54.0% of his shots from the field and 41.0% from 3-point range, with 2.1 triples per contest.
• The Lakers are receiving 18.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game from D'Angelo Russell.
• The Lakers get 15.9 points per game from Austin Reaves, plus 4.3 rebounds and 5.5 assists.
• The Lakers are getting 10.5 points, 2.7 boards and 4.7 assists per game from Spencer Dinwiddie.

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