Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Playoffs Game 2 predictions
The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets play on Thursday in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinals NBA Playoffs series.
The game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. MST at Ball Arena in Denver and can be seen on ESPN.
Who will win the game?
The Nuggets are a 5.5-point favorite over the Lakers, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
Denver is -210 on the moneyline, while Los Angeles is +180.
The over/under for the game is set at 225.5 points.
Number Fire: Nuggets have a 75.7% chance to win Game 2 vs. Lakers
The site gives the edge to Denver to take a 2-0 series lead against Los Angeles in the NBA postseason series.
Sportsbook Wire: Nuggets 118, Lakers 112
It writes: "The Nuggets average 115.8 points per game, just 0.8 fewer points than the 116.6 the Lakers give up. When Denver puts up more than 116.6 points, it is 29-10-2 against the spread and 37-4 overall. Los Angeles has a 27-14-1 record against the spread and a 28-14 record overall when giving up fewer than 115.8 points. The Lakers score an average of 117.2 points per game, only 4.7 more points than the 112.5 the Nuggets allow."
ESPN: Nuggets have an 57.7% chance to win Game 2 vs. Lakers
The site gives Los Angeles a 42.3% shot at winning the Western Conference Finals game on Thursday in Denver.
Sports Betting Dime: Nuggets 117.9, Lakers 115.7
The site predicts that Denver will win Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs series on Thursday.
Dimers: Nuggets 116, Lakers 110
It writes: "Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Lakers vs. Denver in Game 2 of the 2022 NBA Western Conference Finals this Thursday has the Nuggets winning 116-110."
Five Thirty Eight: Nuggets have a 72% win probability vs. Lakers in Game 2
The site give Los Angeles a 28% win probability in Thursday's game at Ball Arena in Denver.
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