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Odds and Bets: Can Denver Defend Perfect Postseason Home Record?

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It’s the Nuggets’ fifth appearance in the Western Conference Finals and it’ll be the fourth time they face the Lakers. If they manage to dethrone King James, it’ll be their first appearance in the finals in franchise history. The top-seeded Nuggets will aim to build on their 6-0 home playoff record when they host Game 1 on Tuesday.

Sports Betting Best Bets – Tuesday, May 16th

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Game 1

LA Lakers @ Denver Nuggets (Tuesday, May 16 2023 8:40pm)

Pointspread
  • LA Lakers -110 +6
  • Denver Nuggets -110 -6

The last time these two teams faced each other in the playoffs was for the 2020 Western Conference Finals, when the Lakers took out Denver in five games. This time around, the Nuggets are the top seed, and favoured to win this series.

The Lakers are riding high after eliminating the Golden State Warriors in six, and are putting up impressive defensive numbers – their playoff defense rating is 106.5 – the best in the league.

Denver is 40-7 straight up and 30-16-1 ATS at home this season. They are 6-0 straight up and 5-1 ATS in the postseason.

The big question? Can Anthony Davis slow down the freight train that is Nikola Jokic? Jokic is averaging 30.7 ppg, while shooting 54 from the field and 47 percent on 3-pointers.

Best Bet: Nuggets Win Game 1, Lakers Cover

Lakers vs. Nuggets: LeBron Over/Under 

Lakers @ Nuggets (Tuesday, May 16 2023 8:30pm)

Total Points - LeBron James [LAL]
  • Under -130 +25
  • Over -110 +25

The Lakers have been fairly average in terms of offense during these playoffs, so far coming in 7th out of 16 teams for shooting percentage. LeBron James is the team leader in points per game, with an average of 23.4. Against a stout Nuggets defense, which has only gotten better through the postseason, he may be challenged to get over 25 points in Game 1.

Best Best: LeBron James UNDER 25

Lakers vs. Nuggets: A Seven Game Series?

Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers

When Will Series Finish
  • 5 Games +122
  • 4 Games +132
  • 7 Games +635
  • 6 Games +879

Denver has what looks like the most complete team left in the playoffs, whereas the Lakers have made a remarkable comeback after a rough start to their regular season.

With two teams so closely matched, and both clubs having undefeated home records, don’t be surprised to see this one go all the way to seven.

Best Bet: 7 Games