Nuggets vs. Lakers Game 2 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - April 22

In Game 2 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, the Denver Nuggets will meet the Los Angeles Lakers. The Nuggets square off against the Lakers in a game that Denver is currently a strong favorite by 7 points. The matchup's over/under is 223.5.

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

Nuggets vs. Lakers Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Monday, April 22, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
• Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
• TV: TNT and SportsNet LA

Nuggets vs. Lakers Prediction

ATS Pick: Nuggets (- 7)
O/U Pick: Over (223.5)
Score Prediction: Nuggets 119 - Lakers 111

Nuggets vs. Lakers Betting Insights

• This year, the Nuggets games have gone over 223.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, 41 (out of 82) times.
• The Lakers games have gone over 223.5 total points scored in 58 of 82 total matchups this season.
• The two teams average a combined 9.4 more points per game, 232.9, than this game's over/under of 223.5 points.
• The Nuggets and the Lakers have seen their opponents average a combined 3.5 more points per game than the over/under of 223.5 set in this game.
• Denver has won 53, or 73.6%, of the 72 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• Los Angeles has been an underdog in 36 games this season and has come away with the win 15 times (41.7%) in those contests.
• After the last four head-to-head meetings, Denver has a 4-0 record against Los Angeles.
• The Nuggets also hold a 4-0 advantage against the spread when squaring off against the Lakers.

Nuggets Recent Trends

• The Nuggets have gone 7-3 over their last 10 games, with a 6-4 record against the spread during that span.
• Denver and its opponents have combined to score an average of 219.8 points in its last 10 games, 3.7 less than the 223.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Nuggets have 38 wins against the spread in 82 games this year.
• Denver has been favored by 7 points or more 36 times this season and are 18-18 ATS in those contests.
• Nuggets games this year have hit the over on 34 of 82 set point totals.
• The 114.9 points per game the Nuggets average are just 2.5 fewer points than the Lakers give up (117.4).
• When Denver scores more than 117.4 points, it is 23-8 against the spread and 28-4 overall.
• The Nuggets make 49.6% of their shots from the field this season, which is 2.2 percentage points higher than the Lakers have allowed to their opponents (47.4%).
• The Nuggets have done a better job covering the spread when playing at home (21-19-0) than they have in road affairs (17-23-1).
• Denver has hit the over on the total in 18 of 41 home games (43.9%), compared to 16 of 41 road games (39%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Nuggets have won a higher percentage of their home games (.800) compared to road games (.656).

Nuggets Recent Stats

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic averages 26.4 points, 9 assists and 12.4 rebounds per contest.
• Michael Porter Jr. posts 16.7 points, 7 boards and 1.5 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.5 steals and 0.7 blocks.
• Jamal Murray posts 21.2 points, 4.1 boards and 6.5 assists per contest, shooting 48.1% from the field and 42.5% from beyond the arc (10th in league) with 2.5 made 3-pointers per game.
• Aaron Gordon puts up 13.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocks.
• Reggie Jackson puts up 10.2 points, 1.9 boards and 3.8 assists per contest, shooting 43.1% from the field and 35.9% from beyond the arc with 1.2 made 3-pointers per game.

Nuggets Player Props

Lakers Recent Trends

• The Lakers have gone 6-4 in their past 10 contests, with a 4-6 record against the spread in that span.
• Los Angeles and its opponents have combined to score an average of 230.1 combined points over its last 10 games, 6.6 more than the 223.5 over/under in this matchup.
• In the Lakers' 82 games this year, they have 37 wins against the spread.
• Los Angeles has been underdogs by 7 points or more four times this year and are 3-1 ATS in those contests.
• The Lakers have eclipsed the over/under 56.1% of the time this season (46 of 82 games with a set point total).
• The Lakers' 118 points per game are 8.4 more points than the 109.6 the Nuggets allow.
• Los Angeles has put together a 31-27 ATS record and a 39-20 overall record in games it scores more than 109.6 points.
• The Lakers' 49.9% shooting percentage from the field this season is 3.7 percentage points higher than the Nuggets have given up to their opponents (46.2%).
• This year, the Lakers are 20-22-0 at home against the spread (.476 winning percentage). Away, they are 17-22-0 ATS (.425).
• In terms of the over/under, Los Angeles' games have gone over 21 of 42 times at home (50%), and 25 of 40 away (62.5%).
• As moneyline favorites, the Lakers have won a higher percentage of games at home (23-7) than on the road (9-7).

Lakers Recent Stats

Lakers Leaders

• Anthony Davis is putting up 24.7 points, 12.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. He's also draining 55.6% of his shots from the field.
• On a per-game basis, LeBron James gives the Lakers 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 8.3 assists. He also averages 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
• The Lakers are getting 18 points, 3.1 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game from D'Angelo Russell this year.
• Austin Reaves gives the Lakers 15.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.5 assists per contest while putting up 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Spencer Dinwiddie is putting up 10.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists per contest. He is draining 39.2% of his shots from the field and 33.7% from beyond the arc, with 1.6 treys per game.

Lakers Player Props

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