Denver Takes Game 1; Lakers Look for Redemption in Game 2
Monday Night Matchup: Lakers vs. Nuggets
Game 2 of Western Conference 1st-Round Series
The reigning NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets, secured a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the opening game of their Western Conference 1st-round series this weekend. The Nuggets' win has shifted the odds in their favor, making them the favorite to advance to the next round.
Game 2 of the best-of-seven series will take place on Monday in Denver. The Lakers will be looking to even the series and avoid falling into a 0-2 deficit. However, the Nuggets will be confident in their ability to maintain their home-court advantage and extend their lead to 2-0.
The Lakers have a recent history of struggling in Denver, having lost 10 of their last 13 games against the Nuggets in the Pacific Division. Additionally, the total has gone under in 10 of Denver's last 13 games against Pacific Division opponents.
Here are the betting lines for Monday's game:
- Spread: Nuggets -5.5
- Over/Under: 222.5
- Moneyline: Nuggets -240, Lakers +200
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