Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 3 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - April 25

In Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers will meet the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers play the Nuggets in a game that Los Angeles is currently a slim favorite by 1.5 points. A 217.5-point total has been set for the game.

Here is everything you need to know about the Lakers-Nuggets game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Lakers vs. Nuggets Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
• Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
• TV: TNT, SportsNet LA, truTV, and ALT

Lakers vs. Nuggets Prediction

ATS Pick: Nuggets (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (217.5)
Score Prediction: Nuggets 116 - Lakers 114

Lakers vs. Nuggets Betting Insights

• The Lakers and their opponent have combined to score over 217.5 points, the current matchup's over/under, in 67 of 82 games this season.
• A total of 51 Nuggets games this season (out of 82) have gone over 217.5 total points scored.
• The two teams average a combined 15.4 more points per game (232.9) than this matchup's over/under of 217.5 points.
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 9.5 more points per game, 227, than this game's total of 217.5 points.
• Los Angeles has won 32, or 69.6%, of the 46 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• Denver has been an underdog in 10 games this season and has come away with the win four times (40%) in those contests.
• After the last five head-to-head matchups, Denver has a 5-0 record against Los Angeles.
• The Nuggets have an advantage against the spread as well (4-1) when taking the court against the Lakers.

Lakers Recent Trends

• The Lakers have gone 6-4 over their past 10 contests, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span.
• Los Angeles' average total over the last 10 games is 10.5 points more than the 217.5 total listed for this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Lakers are 37-44-0 this year.
• Los Angeles has an against the spread record of 19-24 in its 43 games when favored by 1.5 points or more so far this season.
• Lakers games this year have hit the over on 46 of 82 set point totals.
• The Lakers average 8.4 more points per game (118) than the Nuggets allow (109.6).
• Los Angeles has a 31-27 record against the spread and a 39-20 record overall when putting up more than 109.6 points.
• The Lakers are shooting 49.9% from the field this season, 3.7 percentage points higher than the 46.2% the Nuggets allow to opponents.
• The Lakers have covered the spread in a higher percentage of their home games than away games. They have covered 20 times in 42 opportunities at home, and they've covered 17 times in 40 opportunities in away games.
• Los Angeles has gone over the total less often when playing at home, hitting the over in 21 of 42 home matchups (50%). In away games, it has hit the over in 25 of 40 games (62.5%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Lakers have won a higher percentage of their home games (.767) compared to road games (.562).

Lakers Recent Stats

Lakers Leaders

• Anthony Davis averages 24.7 points, 12.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.2 steals and 2.3 blocks (fourth in NBA).
• LeBron James posts 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game, shooting 54% from the field and 41% from beyond the arc with 2.1 made treys per game.
• D'Angelo Russell averages 18 points, 3.1 boards and 6.3 assists per game, shooting 45.6% from the field and 41.5% from beyond the arc with 3 made 3-pointers per game (ninth in NBA).
• Austin Reaves averages 15.9 points, 5.5 assists and 4.3 rebounds.
• Spencer Dinwiddie averages 10.5 points, 4.7 assists and 2.7 boards.

Lakers Player Props

Nuggets Recent Trends

• The Nuggets are 6-4 against the spread and 8-2 overall over their past 10 games.
• Denver and its opponents have combined to score an average of 221.2 combined points over its last 10 games, 3.7 more than the 217.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Nuggets have 38 wins against the spread in 82 games this year.
• Denver has been underdogs by 1.5 points or more eight times this year and are 5-3 ATS in those games.
• Nuggets games this year have hit the over 41.5% of the time (34 out of 82 games with a set point total).
• The Nuggets average only 2.5 fewer points per game (114.9) than the Lakers give up to opponents (117.4).
• Denver is 23-8 against the spread and 28-4 overall when it scores more than 117.4 points.
• The Nuggets have shot at a 49.6% clip from the field this season, 2.2 percentage points greater than the 47.4% shooting opponents of the Lakers have averaged.
• Against the spread, the Nuggets have performed better at home (21-19-0) than away (17-23-1).
• Denver's games have gone above the over/under 43.9% of the time at home (18 of 41), and 39% of the time away (16 of 41).
• This season the Nuggets are 32-8 at home when moneyline favorites (.800 winning percentage). On the road they are 21-11 (.656).

Nuggets Recent Stats

Nuggets Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Nikola Jokic gives the Nuggets 26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds and 9 assists. He also averages 1.4 steals (seventh in league) and 0.9 blocked shots.
• The Nuggets are getting 16.7 points, 7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game from Michael Porter Jr. this season.
• Jamal Murray gets the Nuggets 21.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 6.5 assists per contest while posting 1 steal and 0.7 blocked shots.
• Aaron Gordon is averaging 13.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest. He is draining 55.6% of his shots from the field.
• Reggie Jackson gives the Nuggets 10.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game while delivering 0.5 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.

Nuggets Player Props

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