Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets odds, picks and best bets
The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets will play Game 3 of their Western Conference Finals series Tuesday in the Orlando bubble. The opening tip is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. We analyze the Lakers-Nuggets NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Lakers vs. Nuggets Key injuries
Lakers
- SF LeBron James (groin) probable
- SG Dion Waiters (groin) doubtful
Nuggets
- SG Will Barton (knee) out
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Lakers vs. Nuggets: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Nuggets 108, Lakers 106
Money line (ML)
The NUGGETS (+220) are big underdogs to the Lakers (-278) in Game 3 of this Western Conference Finals matchup. Denver held a one-point lead over the Lakers in Game 2 before PF Anthony Davis hit the game-winning shot with no time remaining on the clock. It's clear Denver can hang with Los Angeles and it needs this game to stay alive in this series.
The Lakers have won six-straight games and are the clear favorites to win the NBA Championship at -304 odds. If Denver can get this game, we suddenly have a series. Look for the Nuggets to steal Game 3 to get this series to 2-1.
Line/Against the spread (ATS)
The NUGGETS +6.5 (-110) are three-basket underdogs. Denver has covered the spread in four of its last five games with the only miss happening in Game 1 of this series. Expect this to be a back-and-forth game that is likely decided in the final minute with foul shooting.
Considering how large this spread is, don't be afraid to take the Nuggets here if the moneyline bet feels too risky.
Over/Under(O/U)
The total for this Game 3 match up is set at 213.5 points, which feels about right considering the pace of the first two games. The Lakers scored 126 in Game 1, but were held to only 105 in Game 2. The Nuggets have tried to slow down the pace of the game and the Lakers have done the same by using more size in the paint.
Expect another lower-scoring game Tuesday night, but for both teams to reach 105-plus points and for the OVER 213.5 (-110) to hit.
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