LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers weren’t expected to be massive favorites in the Western Conference Finals, but thanks to the stunning upset of the Los Angeles Clippers by the Denver Nuggets in last night’s Game 7 after coming back from a 3-1 deficit, the Lakers are now playing the role of the heavy favorites for the third straight series.
According to the folks at BetOnline.Ag, the Lakers opened the series as massive -525 underdogs, meaning you have to bet $525 just to win $100. The Nuggets odds to win the series opened at +420 but is already up to +500 at other betting houses.
NBA Conference Series Lines
Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers
Denver Nuggets +420 (21/4)
Los Angeles Lakers -525 (5/21)
The Lakers had already become the favorites to win the 2020 Championship after the Nuggets forced a Game 7 against the Clippers. Now the Lakers are the clear favorites to win the title, followed by the Miami Heat, who are now up 1-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics.
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