LA Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Top 10 player props markets available for 2024 NBA Playoffs Game 2 (April 22)

The LA Lakers will try to snap their postseason losing streak against the Denver Nuggets on Monday at the Ball Arena. It's Game 2 of the first-round series between the Lakers and Nuggets, with Denver leading 1-0. The Nuggets were too much for the Lakers in Game 1, getting a 114-103 victory.

LeBron James and the Lakers started hot, but the defending champions were simply too good despite their struggles in the first half. They got the game under control in the third quarter and were running away with the win in the final period.

The Nuggets are -275 favorites to beat the Lakers again and take a 2-0 lead heading into Game 3 in Los Angeles. They are also predicted to cover the -6.5 spread, while the total is expected to go over 223.5 points.

Top 10 Player Props for Game 2 of LA Lakers vs Denver Nuggets

#10 - Rui Hachimura, Points - Over 12.5 (-102)

The LA Lakers need more contributions from their role players. Rui Hachimura only had seven points in Game 1 and needs to do more to help the Lakers make Game 2 more competitive.

#9 - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Stl+Blk - Over 1.5 (-185)

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is one of the most underrated defenders in the NBA. He averaged 1.8 stocks per game this season, with steals being his strong suit.

#8 - Austin Reaves, Pts+Ast - Over 18.5 (-108)

Austin Reaves is due for a big game against the defending champions. He's coming off a 13-point performance, but he's capable of scoring and passing in high-stakes situations for the LA Lakers.

#7 - Aaron Gordon, Pts+Reb - Under 19.5 (-118)

The Denver Nuggets will only get better if Aaron Gordon stays out of foul trouble. His contributions to their success are unmatched. He had 12 points and 11 rebounds in Game 1, so the Lakers will need to contain him.

#6 - D'Angelo Russell, Points - Over 15.5 (-120)

D'Angelo Russell shot poorly in Game 1 and was the butt of many jokes online. Russell was poor last year against the Nuggets, so he will either snap out of his slump or continue bricking shots.

#5 - Michael Porter Jr., 3-Pointers Made - Over 2.5 (-152)

Michael Porter Jr.'s personal life is in shambles right now with what happened to his two brothers. Porter remains focused on the task at hand, so he will take as many shots as he wants.

#4 - Jamal Murray, Points - Under 24.5 (-105)

Jamal Murray is one of the biggest playoff risers in the NBA. Murray is coming off 22 points in Game 1, so there's a chance that he will score more in Game 2 depending on how the Nuggets start the game.

#3 - Anthony Davis, Points - Over 24.5 (-105)

Anthony Davis has been phenomenal for the LA Lakers this season. He had 32 points in Game 1, but he also had to contain Nikola Jokic. Will he be able to do both in the long run or does he need to focus on just one aspect of the game to salvage the series?

#2 - LeBron James, Points - Under 25.5 (-112)

LeBron James started Game 1 hot and finished with 19 points in the first half. He became less aggressive in the second half, scoring just six points in the third and two in the fourth quarter. The LA Lakers won't win a game if he keeps disappearing in the second half.

#1 - Nikola Jokic, Pts+Ast - Over 37.5 (-112)

Nikola Jokic was simply unstoppable in Game 1 with 32 points and seven assists. He could have easily got the triple-double had his teammates knocked down shots in the first half.