Nuggets vs. Lakers Game 4 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - April 27

The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers are battling in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, with a decisive Game 4 coming up. The Nuggets are currently modest 3.5-point favorites over the Lakers. The over/under for the game is set at 219.5.

Check out everything you need to know 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: Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 8:30 PM ET
• Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
• TV: ABC

Nuggets vs. Lakers Prediction

ATS Pick: Lakers (+ 3.5)
O/U Pick: Over (219.5)
Score Prediction: Nuggets 116 - Lakers 113

Nuggets vs. Lakers Betting Insights

• Of 82 games thus far this season, the Nuggets have played 50 with more than 219.5 points scored, their current matchup's total.
• The Lakers games have gone over 219.5 total points scored in 65 of 82 total matchups this season.
• Between them, these two teams average 13.4 more points per game (232.9) than this matchup's over/under (219.5).
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 7.5 more points per game (227) than this game's over/under of 219.5 points.
• Denver has been chosen as the favorite in 72 games this year and has walked away with the win 53 times (73.6%) in those games.
• 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.
• Denver has come out on top in all of its last six head-to-head meetings with Los Angeles.
• The Nuggets also have a 5-1 record against the spread when facing the Lakers.

Nuggets Recent Trends

• The Nuggets have gone 8-2 over their past 10 contests, with a 6-4 record against the spread in that span.
• Denver has averaged a total of 221.2 combined points in its last 10 games, 1.7 greater than this matchup's total of 219.5.
• Against the spread, the Nuggets are 38-42-1 this year.
• This season, Denver has an against the spread record of 29-31-1 in its 61 games as a favorite of 3.5 points or more.
• Nuggets games this year have eclipsed the over/under 41.5% of the time (34 out of 82 games with a set point total).
• The Nuggets put up 114.9 points per game, just 2.5 fewer points than the 117.4 the Lakers give up.
• Denver is 23-8 against the spread and 28-4 overall when scoring more than 117.4 points.
• The Nuggets are shooting 49.6% from the field this season, 2.2 percentage points higher than the 47.4% the Lakers allow to opponents.
• The Nuggets have done a better job covering the spread at home (21-19-0) than they have in road affairs (17-23-1).
• Denver has eclipsed the total in 18 of 41 home games (43.9%), compared to 16 of 41 road games (39%).
• The Nuggets have performed better as a moneyline favorite at home, putting up a home record of 32-8, compared to going 21-11 on the road.

Nuggets Recent Stats

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic puts up 26.4 points, 9 assists and 12.4 rebounds per game.
• Michael Porter Jr. posts 16.7 points, 7 boards and 1.5 assists per contest, shooting 48.4% from the floor and 39.7% from downtown with 2.7 made treys per contest.
• Jamal Murray posts 21.2 points, 6.5 assists and 4.1 boards per contest.
• Aaron Gordon averages 13.9 points, 3.5 assists and 6.5 rebounds.
• Reggie Jackson averages 10.2 points, 3.8 assists and 1.9 boards.

Nuggets Player Props

Lakers Recent Trends

• The Lakers have a 4-6 record against the spread while finishing 5-5 overall in their last 10 contests.
• Los Angeles and its opponents have combined to score an average of 227.3 combined points over its last 10 games, 7.8 more than the 219.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Lakers have played 82 games, with 37 wins against the spread.
• Los Angeles has an against the spread record of 9-11 in its 20 games when underdogs by 3.5 points or more this season.
• Lakers games this season have hit the over 56.1% of the time (46 out 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 allowed to their opponents (46.2%).
• Against the spread, the Lakers have performed better at home (20-22-0) than away (17-22-0).
• Los Angeles' games have finished above the over/under less often at home (21 times out of 42) than on the road (25 of 40) this year.
• The Lakers, as moneyline favorites, have won a higher percentage of games at home (23-7) than away (9-7) this year.

Lakers Recent Stats

Lakers Leaders

• Anthony Davis delivers 24.7 points, 12.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game for the Lakers.
• LeBron James is averaging 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 8.3 assists per contest. He's draining 54% of his shots from the floor and 41% from 3-point range, with 2.1 triples per game.
• D'Angelo Russell gets the Lakers 18 points, 3.1 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game while putting up 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
• Austin Reaves is putting up 15.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game. He is making 48.6% of his shots from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc, with 1.9 treys per contest.
• The Lakers are getting 10.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game from Spencer Dinwiddie this season.

Lakers Player Props

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