Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Prop Pick: Can Rui Hachimura Grab Boards in Game 2 Against Nuggets?
The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 on Monday night. Can Rui Hachimura help the Lakers grab more boards against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets? MJC Locks provides his top player prop pick in Lakers vs. Nuggets.
MJC Locks - April 22, 2024, 9:12 AM EDT
5 minLos Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Prop Pick: Can Rui Hachimura Grab Boards in Game 2 Against Nuggets?
After dropping Game 1 in Denver, the Lakers will look to bounce back and take Game 2 tonight. In order to do that, they will need a better performance, particularly on the glass.
LAKERS VS. NUGGETS DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: April 22, 2024
- Start Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: TNT
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction
After the Lakers' Game 1 loss, Coach Hamm said, “its just that one glaring element of rebounding that we gotta cleanup and try to figure out." They lost the rebounding battle 49-40 in Game 1, and I expect it to be a little less lopsided in Game 2.
I am going to be targeting Rui Hachimura on the glass to get 5+ rebounds. He only grabbed three boards on eight chances (38% rebound chance) in Game 1 while playing 31 minutes. He had a 56% rebound chance in the regular season, which I expect will positively regress toward 56% throughout this series. He had 5+ rebounds in 11 of the last 13 regular season games. Look for him to see similar success on the glass.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Prop Pick
Pick: Rui Hachimura 5+ Rebounds (+140) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
NBA ODDS
