Game 4 of the series takes place in Los Angeles on Saturday between the No. 2 seed Denver Nuggets and the No. 7 seed Los Angeles Lakers. To save their season, the Lakers must give the Nuggets their all, but Los Angeles has fallen short against Denver in 11 of their previous meetings. With their victory against the Lakers on Thursday, the Nuggets took a 3-0 lead in their NBA playoff series from 2024. For Denver, Reggie Jackson’s ankle is doubtful, while for Los Angeles, Anthony Davis’ wrist is doubtful.
The game will go off in Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena at 8:30 p.m. ET. The most recent Nuggets vs. Lakers odds have Denver as a 3.5-point favorite, according to SportsLine consensus. There is a 219 total point over/under. Check out SportsLine’s reliable computer model’s NBA predictions and betting recommendations before making any Lakers vs. Nuggets selections.
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The model has recently locked in its predictions and choices for the Nuggets vs. Lakers game. To see the selections, go to SportsLine right now. The following are a few NBA betting trends and lines for the Lakers vs. Nuggets game:
•Spread for the Nuggets vs the Lakers: Los Angeles +3.5
•Over/under for the Nuggets versus. Lakers: 219 points
•Money line for the Nuggets vs. Lakers: Denver -159, Los Angeles +134
•DEN: Over the last 96 games, the Nuggets have hit the money line in 70 of them.
•LAL: In 30 of their last 47 games, the Lakers have hit the 1H money line.
•SportsLine has the choices for the Nuggets vs. Lakers game.
Reasons the Nuggets are able to
Moving forward Outside shooter Michael Porter Jr. can put the ball on the deck in addition to being a knockout shooter. In the 2024 NBA playoffs, the Missouri native is averaging 20.3 points, nine rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game. Porter Jr. has scored 20 points or more in two consecutive games, and he had 20 points and 10 rebounds in his most recent performance.
Moving forward An athlete who makes a difference is Aaron Gordon. Gordon is a versatile facilitator has the ability to leap high over the hoop. Along with his intense defensive play, Arizona product Gordon is averaging 18.3 points, 11 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in this series. He finished with a total of 29 points and 15 rebounds in his prior game.
Why the Lakers are able to
Moving forward LeBron James should never be written off because of how much postseason basketball he has played. James can shoot streakily from beyond the arc and is a barreling power when attacking the lane. In addition, the 39-year-old plays the role of a playwright. James is averaging 26.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, and a team-high 9.7 assists in this 2024 NBA playoff series. In the second game, he finished with 26 points, 8 rebounds, and 12 assists.
Davis poses a formidable dual threat in both directions. The former Kentucky star is a dominant offensive player who also utilizes his superior awareness to guard the rim. Davis possesses a good mid-range jumper and a delicate touch from the low post. In the postseason, he leads the club in blocks (1.7), rebounds (13.3), and scoring (32.3). Davis finished with 33 points and 15 rebounds in Game 3.
How to choose the Lakers vs the Nuggets
SportsLine’s model predicts that the teams will score a combined 217 points, leaning under the total. According to the model, all of the value is on one side of the spread.
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