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

Updated Apr. 22, 2024 9:22 p.m. ET

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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 Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Nuggets	-7	-115	-115	223.5	-110	-120	-290	+235

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

Stat	Average	Rank
Points Scored	114.9	14
Points Allowed	109.6	6
Rebounds	44.4	7
Assists	29.5	3
Steals	7.1	21
Blocks	5.6	9

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

	Points O/U	Points Over Odds	PPG (Reg. Season)
Nikola Jokic	28.5	-105	26.4
Jamal Murray	24.5	-105	21.2
Michael Porter Jr.	17.5	-102	16.7
Aaron Gordon	13.5	-112	13.9
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope	10.5	-118	10.1

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

Stat	Average	Rank
Points Scored	118	6
Points Allowed	117.4	23
Rebounds	43.1	18
Assists	28.5	5
Steals	7.4	18
Blocks	5.5	11

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.