Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Game 4 Prediction 4/27/2024

Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction & Preview

• Date: April 27, 2024
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena
• Spread: Denver Nuggets -3.5 (-110), Los Angeles Lakers 3.5 (-110)
• Total (Over/Under): 218
• Moneyline: Denver Nuggets -165, Los Angeles Lakers 145

Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:

• Denver Nuggets - 60%
• Los Angeles Lakers - 40%

Projected Win %:

• Denver Nuggets - 58%
• Los Angeles Lakers - 42%

Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview

The Denver Nuggets (60-25) are set to take on the Los Angeles Lakers (49-38) in an exciting Saturday night showdown in Game 4 of their Western Conference first round playoff series. The game will tip-off at 8:30 PM ET and will be held at the Crypto.com Arena, the home arena of the Lakers, who are looking to avoid a postseason sweep at the hands of the Nuggets for the second year in a row. Despite playing on the road, the Nuggets enter the game as slight favorites with a spread of -3.0.

In terms of the moneyline, the Nuggets have odds of -155, indicating a 59% implied win probability. On the other hand, the Lakers have odds of +135, implying a 41% chance of winning. This suggests that the Nuggets are considered the stronger team heading into this matchup.

The Nuggets have been playing excellent basketball lately, winning 36 of their last 50 games. In their most recent meeting, the Nuggets defeated the Lakers with a score of 112-105. This victory may have influenced the odds and favored the Nuggets in this upcoming game.

For those interested in player prop betting markets, keep an eye on Nikola Jokic's performance. His points, rebounds, and assists have been the most popular betting market for this game. The current line is set at over 49.5 points, rebounds, and assists, with the over option being favored by sharp bettors who believe it offers value.

The Lakers, unfortunately, enter this game on a three-game losing streak, suggesting a dip in their recent performance. However, in the game of basketball, anything can happen, and they will be motivated to bounce back and prove themselves against the favored Nuggets.

As the game approaches, fans and bettors alike will be eagerly anticipating this Saturday night clash between the Nuggets and the Lakers. With the Nuggets' recent success and the Lakers' desire to break their losing streak, it promises to be an exciting matchup to watch.

Pick and Prediction: Denver Nuggets 114.52 - Los Angeles Lakers 111.71

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