Lakers-Nuggets NBA Playoff Series: Predictions, Odds, and Analysis
Nuggets Favored to Advance
The Denver Nuggets enter the Western Conference first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers as heavy favorites. The Nuggets boast the reigning two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, who is widely considered one of the best players in the league. Jokic averaged 24.7 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 9.8 assists per game during the regular season, leading the Nuggets to the sixth-best record in the NBA (41-21).
Lakers Face Uphill Battle
The Lakers, on the other hand, have struggled to find consistency this season. Led by the aging LeBron James, the Lakers finished the regular season with a 32-30 record, good for only the eighth seed in the West. James has been playing at an All-Star level, but he will need help from his supporting cast if the Lakers hope to pull off an upset.
Regular Season Matchups
The Lakers and Nuggets met three times during the 2023-24 regular season, with Denver winning all three games. The Nuggets won the first two games by an average of 15 points and the third game by a score of 115-109. Jokic was dominant in all three games, averaging 30.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 10.7 assists.
Predictions and Odds
According to most sportsbooks, the Nuggets are favored to win the series in five or six games. The Nuggets are currently listed as -400 favorites to advance, while the Lakers are +320 underdogs. The Lakers would need to play a near-perfect series to overcome the Nuggets, who have home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.
Best Bets
Here are some of the best bets for the Lakers-Nuggets series:
- Nuggets to win the series in five or six games (+150)
- Jokic to average a triple-double in the series (+500)
- James to score over 25 points in Game 1 (-110)
Updated on April 18, 2024 5:22 PM
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