Nuggets vs. Lakers Game 3 Odds, Predictions, and Best Bets
Subheadline: Will the Nuggets Hold Their Lead or Will the Lakers Strike Back?
Date and Time: Saturday, April 22, 9:30 PM EST
Location: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers will face off in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Saturday night. The Nuggets took a 2-0 lead in the series with a 114-103 victory in Game 1 and a 109-102 victory in Game 2, and they will be looking to close out the series in Game 3.
The Lakers, meanwhile, will be looking to avoid a sweep and force a Game 4. They have been without Anthony Davis, who is out indefinitely with a foot injury, but they have been led by LeBron James, who is averaging 27.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game in the playoffs.
The Nuggets are favored to win Game 3 by 6.5 points, according to the latest odds from SportsLine. The over/under for the game is set at 220.5 points.
Predictions
The Nuggets are the better team in this matchup, and they should be able to close out the series in Game 3. They have a more balanced attack than the Lakers, and they are playing with more confidence. The Lakers will need to play a perfect game to win, and they will need LeBron James to have a huge night.
Best Bets
- Nuggets -6.5 points (-110)
- Under 220.5 points (-110)
- Nikola Jokic to score over 27.5 points (-110)
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