Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers: Betting Odds, Preview, and Picks for NBA Game 3
Lakers Hold Narrow Lead in Series, Nuggets Fighting Back
April 25, 2024 | 10:00 PM ET | Opening Round - Denver Leads 57-47
The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets face off in Game 3 of their NBA playoff series on April 25th at 10:00 PM ET. The Nuggets currently hold a 2-0 lead in the series.The Lakers are listed as 1-point favorites in the latest Nuggets vs Lakers odds per SportsLine consensus, while the Over/Under for total points is set at 215.5.
Nuggets vs Lakers Spread and Over/Under Analysis
The Nuggets opened as a short road favorite in Game 3, but the line has since flipped and the Lakers are now favored by 1 point. This suggests that the public is backing the Lakers to bounce back in front of their home crowd.
The Over/Under has also moved slightly since opening. It was initially set at 214.5 but has since ticked up to 215.5. This indicates that the oddsmakers are expecting a high-scoring affair in Game 3.
Our Expert Picks and Prediction
We predict that the Lakers will win Game 3 and cover the spread. The Lakers have been the better team at home this season, and they will be motivated to avoid falling into a 3-0 hole in the series.
We also like the Over in this game. Both teams have been averaging over 110 points per game in the series, and we expect them to continue to score at a high level in Game 3.
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