Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for Game 5
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for Game 5
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets will clash from the mile high on Monday night.
The Nuggets have an opportunity to advance with a win tonight.
The win would buy the Nuggets some extra rest time, which this veteran club could use.
The Lakers will have their eyes on becoming the first team in NBA history to come back from a 3-0 deficit.
Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 5 DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: April 29, 2024
- Start Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: TNT
Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 5 Odds
- Spread: Lakers +7 (-104), Nuggets -7 (-105)
- Total Odds: O 216.5 (-110), U 216.5 (-106)
- Moneyline Odds: Lakers (+240), Nuggets (-275)
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Game 5 Prediction
In Game 4 at home, Los Angeles impressed, beating the Nuggets to force a Game 5.
With a win tonight, the feel of this series would change completely as it would go back to LA tied 2-2.
Anthony Davis has enjoyed a terrific series, averaging 30.5 points and 15.8 rebounds per game.
LeBron James has added 27.3 points and a team-best 8.2 assists in this series.
Austin Reaves has added 16.3 points per game and 4.0 rebounds.
Denver is tough to beat at all times but particularly difficult to beat at home.
The Nuggets went 33-8 on their home floor during the regular season.
If you add in the playoffs, they are 35-8 at home.
Denver would love to wrap up this series tonight and avoid going back West.
Nikola Jokic is on his way to a third MVP award. Jokic has averaged 29.0 points per game, 15.2 rebounds, and 10.0 assists in this series.
Jamal Murray has added 21.5 points and 7.3 assists.
Michael Porter Jr. has shot the ball well, averaging 22.0 points per game in the series.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Game 5 Pick
Everyone is jumping on the Lakers' first half train tonight.
We will be on the other side and put our money on the home team.
After what happened in Game 4, Denver will come with a sense of urgency.
The Nuggets will get off to a hot start and cover this first-half number!
Let’s stay hot on the hardwood!
Pick: Denver Nuggets 1H -3.5 -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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