Nuggets vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 21 April 2024
Last updated: Apr 21, 2024, 12:46AM | Published: Apr 19, 2024, 8:57AM
The Denver Nuggets will sqaure off with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena on Sunday, starting at 10:30am AEST.
Led by the likes of Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter, the Nuggets are aiming to beat a Lakers team that includes Anthony Davis, LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Nuggets vs Lakers game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Nuggets vs Lakers
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Denver-LA Lakers NBA Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Nuggets a 72% chance of winning against the Lakers at Ball Arena.
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Nuggets vs Lakers: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Ball Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Nuggets $1.42, Lakers $3.30
- Line: Nuggets -6.5 ($1.95), Lakers +6.5 ($1.99)
- Total (Over/Under 227.5 Points): Over $2.08, Under $1.90
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Nuggets at $1.42 and the Lakers at $3.30.
The Nuggets are 6.5-point favourites against the Lakers, with odds of $1.95 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Lakers (+6.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.99.
The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 227.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.08 and odds for the Under at $1.90.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Nuggets and the Lakers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 227.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Nuggets vs Lakers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Denver at $1.42 with Betfair (72% probability)
- Line: Lakers +6.5 at $1.99 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Total Points: Over 227.5 at $2.08 with Betfair (1.1% edge)
Today's Nuggets vs Lakers predictions are based on detailed simulations and gambling experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 227.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.08) that are available from Betfair.
Nuggets vs Lakers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Nuggets vs Lakers at Ball Arena on Sunday has the Nuggets winning 116-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Denver vs LA Lakers on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Nuggets vs Lakers: Player Props
Player props are an enjoyable way to bet on Nuggets vs Lakers without necessarily betting on the outcome of Sunday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Jamal Murray is expected to lead the way for the Nuggets with 28 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists, while Anthony Davis is projected to finish with 30 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists for the Lakers.
Nuggets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | 28 | 5 | 8 |
| Nikola Jokic | 27 | 13 | 13 |
| Michael Porter | 19 | 7 | 2 |
| Aaron Gordon | 16 | 6 | 5 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 11 | 3 | 3 |
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 30 | 14 | 5 |
| LeBron James | 22 | 7 | 8 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 20 | 3 | 7 |
| Rui Hachimura | 18 | 5 | 2 |
| Austin Reaves | 16 | 4 | 7 |
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Denver vs LA Lakers game at Ball Arena.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every NBA game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Nuggets vs Lakers: Preview
The NBA game between the Nuggets and Lakers in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 10:30am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Sunday 21 April 2024
- Time: 10:30am AEST
- Venue: Ball Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our Denver vs LA Lakers predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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