Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Game 1 Prediction 4/20/2024

Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Overview

• Date: April 20, 2024
• Venue: Ball Arena
• Spread: Los Angeles Lakers 7 (-110), Denver Nuggets -7 (-110)
• Total (Over/Under): 224
• Moneyline: Los Angeles Lakers 235, Denver Nuggets -275

Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:

• Los Angeles Lakers - 29%
• Denver Nuggets - 71%

Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers (49-35) will be facing off against the Denver Nuggets (57-25) in a highly-anticipated Saturday Night game in Game 1 of their Western Conference first round playoff series. The matchup will begin at 8:30 PM ET and will take place at Ball Arena, the home arena of the Denver Nuggets.

The Lakers last played four days ago, giving them an advantage as their players have had extra time to rest and recover between games. This could potentially increase their chances of winning the game. On the other hand, the Nuggets had their last game six days ago, which also allowed their players to have some additional rest and recovery time.

The Nuggets, being the home team, are considered the favorite for this game. The current spread stands at Nuggets -7.5, indicating that the Nuggets are expected to win by a margin of 7.5 points. The moneyline odds for the Nuggets are -300, suggesting that they have a higher probability of winning the game. In contrast, the Lakers have a moneyline of +250, which implies a lower chance of winning at 28%.

Recently, the Lakers have been performing well on the road, winning their last six consecutive road games. This could give them an added boost of confidence heading into the matchup. Meanwhile, the Nuggets have had a strong record at home, winning 32 of their last 40 games played on their home court.

In their previous games, the Lakers secured a victory against the New Orleans Pelicans with a final score of 110-106, while the Nuggets triumphed over the Memphis Grizzlies with a score of 126-111.

For those looking to place bets on player prop markets, Reggie Jackson's Points, Rebounds, and Assists have been the most popular betting market for this game. Sharp bettors seem to be leaning towards the Under 12.5 Points, Rebounds, and Assists, as the opening line of -115 has shifted to 10.5 (-110).

Pick and Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers 103.45 - Denver Nuggets 108.55

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