Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 2 Prediction - NBA Playoffs 2023

The Denver Nuggets square off with the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Western Conference Finals at Ball Arena on Thursday, commencing at 8:30PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Lakers vs. Nuggets, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 2

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Lakers-Nuggets NBA Playoffs matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Nuggets a 69% chance of defeating the Lakers in Game 2 of the 2022 Western Conference Finals.

The winner of the 2023 NBA Western Conference Finals will advance to the NBA Finals. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series between the Lakers and Nuggets is at Denver's Ball Arena.

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Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 2 Odds

• Spread: Nuggets -5.5 (-105), Lakers +5.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Nuggets -210, Lakers +184
• Total: Over/Under 226 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Nuggets are currently -5.5 favorites versus the Lakers, with -105 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Lakers (+5.5) to cover the spread, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nuggets at -210. That means you can risk $210 to win $100, for a total payout of $310, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at +184, where you can bet $100 to profit $184, earning a total payout of $284, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 226 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check all of the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the bookies have got it right and both the Lakers and Nuggets have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 226 points has also considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 2

• Spread: Nuggets -5.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (50% probability)
• Moneyline: Nuggets @ -210 via PointsBet (69% probability)
• Total: Under 226 @ -110 via PointsBet (50% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 2 Prediction

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 115-110.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Lakers-Nuggets matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live updates.

Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 2 Player Props

Looking for LA Lakers vs. Denver prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT uses the best information available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.

LeBron James is expected to lead the Lakers with 32 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists, while Jamal Murray is projected to have 29 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the Nuggets.

Lakers Projected Box Score

• LeBron James: 32 PTS, 9 REB, 9 AST
• Anthony Davis: 31 PTS, 14 REB, 3 AST
• Austin Reaves: 21 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
• D'Angelo Russell: 14 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST
• Rui Hachimura: 14 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST

Nuggets Projected Box Score

• Jamal Murray: 29 PTS, 5 REB, 7 AST
• Nikola Jokic: 25 PTS, 16 REB, 16 AST
• Aaron Gordon: 18 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST
• Michael Porter: 18 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST
• Bruce Brown: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting insights before Game 2 of the Lakers vs. Nuggets series on May 18, 2023.

Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 2 2023 NBA Playoffs

Thursday's Game 2 between the Nuggets and Lakers in the NBA Western Conference Finals is scheduled to begin at 8:30PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets
• Date: Thursday May 18, 2023
• Time: 8:30PM ET / 5:30PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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