NBA Lakers vs Nuggets Predictions, Odds, Picks & Best Bets | Pickswise

Through the first 2 rounds of the NBA Playoffs, the most impressive team has inarguably been the Denver Nuggets. Led by 2-time MVP Nikola Jokic, Denver has rolled past the Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns en route to its second Western Conference Finals appearance in 4 seasons. However, the Nuggets will now be presented with their toughest test yet in a showdown with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Los Angeles has looked very impressive to this point, dispatching the Grizzlies and Warriors each in 6 Games respectively.

This should be a long series that tests the mettle of both teams, so let’s get into the odds, betting lines and our expert’s predictions.

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Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets spread, odds & betting lines

Point spread: Lakers +6; Nuggets -6
Total points over/under: 222.5 points
Money line odds: Lakers +200; Nuggets -240

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Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets expert picks

Lakers vs Nuggets point spread pick: Lakers +6 (-110)

Since the Nuggets have home-court advantage here, winning on the road is a must for the Lakers, just like it was in the first 2 rounds. They started off the Memphis series with a 16-point road win, while against Golden State they came out on top by 5 points. Game 1 might be their best chance of stealing one on the road, as the teams aren’t too familiar with each other, so maybe LA can use that to their advantage.

Denver is undefeated in 8 straight home Games, but all the pressure is on them in this Game and this will be their biggest challenge so far this postseason. Nikola Jokic averaged a modest 23.3 points against LA during the regular season and he will be tested here as Anthony Davis has the length advantage. The Lakers have covered the spread in 5 of their last 7 Games and they head into this one with a run of 15 wins in their last 20 Games overall.

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Lakers vs Nuggets over/under total pick: Over 222.5 (-110)

The Lakers have been playing with a high tempo as they try to get points in transition as much as possible. We believe this will be the game plan to get out and score quickly. In the 4 games during the regular season, the total has gone over in 3 of the 4 games. The Nuggets offensively are very efficient, ranking 1st in the regular season in field goal percentage and shooting a playoff best 49% from the field. Although both teams are holding their opponents under 110 points a game so far during the playoffs, our experts’ expect this total to go over the listed number of 222.5 in this Game 1 matchup.

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