Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game 2 betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers will play Game 2 of their Western Conference Finals series Sunday in the Orlando bubble. The opening tip is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Nuggets-Lakers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Nuggets vs. Lakers Key injuries

Nuggets

  • SG Will Barton (knee) out

Lakers

  • SF LeBron James (ankle) probable
  • SG Dion Waiters (groin) questionable

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Nuggets vs. Lakers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at Saturday, 9:20 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Lakers 118, Nuggets 113

Money line (ML)

The LAKERS (-334) open Game 2 as big favorites over the Nuggets after an impressive victory in the first meeting. Los Angeles controlled the game throughout and it never got close in the second half. This game should be closer, especially if Denver can stay out of foul trouble. However, the Lakers are still the better bet to come ahead in this contest.

Line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Lakers are three-basket favorites over the NUGGETS (+7.5) on Sunday evening. Los Angeles has covered in five-straight games, but Denver has been great against the spread, as well. The Nuggets have covered in eight of their last 12 games (one game was a push), including three of their last four. Look for this game to be much closer and for Denver to stay within a few baskets.

Over/Under (O/U)

The total for Game 2 is set at 214.5 points, and that feels incredibly low considering how great these two teams can be on offense. In Game 1, the Lakers scored 126 points and pulled almost all of their starters with several minutes left in the fourth quarter. Denver scored 114 points themselves and several of their starters were in foul trouble. Don’t expect as many points to be scored in this game as in Game 1, but for the OVER 214.5 (-110) to hit in Game 2.

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Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game 1 betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers start their Western Conference Finals series Friday with Game 1 at The Arena in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Opening tip is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. We analyze the Nuggets-Lakers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Nuggets vs. Lakers Key injuries

Nuggets

  • SG Will Barton (knee) out

Lakers

  • PG Rajon Rondo (back) questionable
  • SF LeBron James (groin) probable
  • SG Dion Waiters (groin) doubtful

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Nuggets vs. Lakers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:35 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Nuggets 112, Lakers 106

Money line (ML)

The Lakers (-278) are big moneyline favorites in Game 1, but it’s the NUGGETS (+225) who are the better bet in this game. Los Angeles lost the first game in each of the first two series it has played and the Lakers have been off for just under a week. While Denver could have some tired legs after an impressive Game 7 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, look for the Nuggets to steal this contest.

Line/Against the spread (ATS)

The NUGGETS +7 (-110) are big underdogs, but are the better bet here, especially if you opt to avoid picking them on the money line. Denver has covered the spread in five of its last six games and presents some interesting matchups for Los Angeles.

Look for the first game of this series to be somewhat sloppy as the two sides try to figure one another out. Considering how large this spread is, don’t be afraid to take Denver and the points in this one.

Over/Under (O/U)

The total for this Game 1 is set at 211.5 points. While the Under hit in seven of the last eight games for the Nuggets, the Lakers present a lot of interesting challenges for Denver on offense.

Los Angeles’ defense typically struggles early in series, but the Lakers catch up the longer the series goes. Expect both teams to hover around 110 points in this one, allowing the OVER 211.5 (-110) to hit with relative ease.

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