Lakers Prediction: Game 4 Best Bets and Odds (May 21, 2023)
Title: Lakers Face Elimination as Nuggets Aim to Sweep Series
The Los Angeles Lakers face a do-or-die situation in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. After dropping the first three games, the Lakers need to win to avoid elimination and force a Game 5.
Betting Lines and Analysis
The Nuggets are overwhelming favorites in Game 4, with the spread set at 75 points or more in their favor. Denver has been dominant in the series, winning by an average of 30 points per game. The Lakers, meanwhile, have been outplayed in all facets of the game.
Los Angeles is 38-44-0 against the spread this season, while the Nuggets are 38-43-1. However, the Nuggets have been particularly strong at home, going 24-13-0 ATS this season.
Best Bets
- Nuggets to cover the spread (-75 or more)
- Nuggets to win by 20 points or more (-110)
- Nikola Jokic to record a triple-double (+450)
Prediction
The Lakers are facing an uphill battle to win Game 4. The Nuggets have been the better team throughout the series, and they have the home-court advantage. It's hard to see the Lakers winning this game, even if they play their best.
Prediction: Nuggets win 115-90
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