Lakers versus Nuggets NBA Playoffs 2024 Betting Lines, Schedule, and Forecast
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Get ready for an electric Western Conference showdown as the LA Lakers take on the Denver Nuggets in the first round playoffs. This exciting encounter goes down at Ball Arena, Denver on the 20th of April at 8:30 PM ET, and you can catch all the action live on ABC. The Nuggets have a bit of an edge in this matchup, having beaten the Lakers in their last five encounters at Ball Arena. But can they pull off another victory, or will the Lakers cash in on their impressive form? Let's dive in and find out!
LA Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Odds
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When, Where, and How to Watch?
- Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
- Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
LA Lakers Aiming to Ride the Wave of Good Form
The Lakers ended the regular season with a 47-35 record, a number that might not spark much excitement, but they played superbly in the last few weeks and put on a strong showing in the Play-In Tournament. They defeated the Pelicans 110-106 in New Orleans, despite LeBron James not being at his very best that game.
Even though King James wasn't at his highest, he still managed to score 23 points, the most for any Laker in that game. His performance in the regular season finale against the same opponent was truly spectacular, with a triple-double of 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 17 assists. James has been phenomenal this season, but the Lakers are not a one-man army – they've got a solid roster featuring the likes of Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, and D'Angelo Russell.
Denver Nuggets in Peak Form on Home Turf
The Denver Nuggets wrapped up the regular season with an impressive 57-25 record. On their home court – Ball Arena – they were nearly unbeatable, finishing with a record of 33-8. In their most recent home game, they outplayed the top-ranked defense in the league, the Minnesota Timberwolves, by a score of 116-107.
Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets' star player, had an outstanding game, scoring 41 points. This was his highest single-game total since he put up 42 against the San Antonio Spurs earlier that month, again at home in Denver. Jokic is a strong contender for the MVP award this year, and he's also particularly successful against the Lakers, dropping 35 points in their last encounter (March 2).
LA Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction
This promises to be a tight contest, with the Nuggets enjoying the home advantage and Jokic in top form, which is why the betting lines are leaning towards these guys. However, considering the Lakers' impressive late-season surge, we think they might just cover the spread in this one.
Pick: LA Lakers +7
The betting odds for the highly anticipated first round playoff match between the LA Lakers and the Denver Nuggets indicate that the sportsbook favors the home team, the Nuggets, due to their recent wins against the Lakers at the Ball Arena. However, the Lakers' remarkable form in the final weeks of the regular season and their strong roster might just enable them to cover the spread, according to some predictions at the sportsbook.
During their game against the Denver Nuggets, the LA Lakers will aim to maintain the wave of good form they demonstrated in the closing weeks of the regular season and their Play-In Tournament win, while the Nuggets, boasting an impressive 57-25 record for the regular season and a formidable 33-8 record at home, will look to capitalize on their home advantage and star player Nikola Jokic's exceptional form.
