Denver will host the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association playoff game. The game will be held at the Ball Arena on 23 April. Denver vs Lakers: betting and prediction, bookmakers’ odds and statistics.
The Denver Nuggets and the LA Lakers faced off in a much-anticipated NBA playoff game on April 22, 2024. The game took place at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, at 10:00 pm ET.
| Date | April 22, 2024 |
| Time | 10:00 pm ET / 7:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Location | Denver, Colorado |
Where to Watch
Catch the Denver Nuggets battle the LA Lakers live on:
- Nationally: TNT and MAX
- Denver area: Altitude
- Los Angeles area: Spectrum SportsNet
Hear the game on the radio:
- SiriusXM
- Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM (Denver)
- ESPN LA 710/1330 KWKW (Los Angeles)
Denver Nuggets
Denver defeated the Lakers 114-103 in the first game of the Western Conference quarterfinals. Nikola Jokic made the most significant contribution to the victory, scoring 32 points and having 12 rebounds and seven assists. Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon also had a double-double each.
At the end of the regular season, the Nuggets (57 wins and 25 losses) took second place in the Western Conference standings. Denver approaches the upcoming match without any special losses.
Los Angeles Lakers
On 17 March, the Lakers defeated New Orleans in a play-in game (110-106) and advanced to the main stage of the championship cup. In the game against the Nuggets, Anthony Davis had a double-double (32 points, 14 rebounds, five assists). LeBron James recorded 27 points.
The Californian team (47 wins and 35 losses) took seventh place in the West. Several bench players are in the infirmary.
Prediction and betting
Denver lost the battle for first place in the West to Oklahoma and considered the clash with the Lakers a question of honor. The Nuggets approach the upcoming game as unqualified favorites. Colorado basketball players only think about getting to the next round of the playoffs. The reigning champions will achieve a confident victory today.
Prediction: Denver will win with a handicap of (-6.5) points, including overtime for 1.76.
Individual Total
Denver has performed well in the current season. The average indicator is 114.7 points, and in matches at home, it is noticeably higher—118.8. This time, everything points to the fact that the game will be open. No one has cancelled the home-court factor. Basketball players from Centennial State will be able to load the opponent’s basket.
The prediction is Denver’s individual total is over 116.5 points, with overtime at 1.98.
Player bet
Jokic played 79 games in the regular season and averaged 26.4 points. The 29-year-old centre demonstrates that he can maintain a decent scoring level with his play. The Serbian basketball player will have to demonstrate his sniper qualities in the game against the Lakers.
The prediction is that Jokic’s point total is over 28.5, with overtime at 1.87.