The Nuggets and Lakers will meet Monday for a potential playoff preview, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.
The game tips off at 10 p.m. ET and can be seen on ESPN.
The Nuggets have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA of late, winning nine of their last 10 games, and can extend their current winning streak to six on Monday. The Lakers are headed the other direction, and are on a three-game slide and facing the second half of a back-to-back after losing to Toronto on Sunday.
The lines, courtesy of BetMGM
- Point spread: Nuggets -3.5
- Money line: Nuggets -160 / Lakers +135
- Over-under: 215.5
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Advice and prediction
The Lakers will be without Dennis Schroder and could be missing LeBron James on Monday, but his status has not yet been announced. James was pulled late on Sunday night due to ankle soreness, and coach Frank Vogel could look to protect his superstar in a back-to-back situation.
Given the way the Lakers and Nuggets have been playing, respectively, it’s difficult to come up with a reason to bet against Denver on Monday. The season series is tied at 1-1, with each side winning a blowout at home. I’m going to assume LeBron plays very limited minutes if he plays at all, and take the red-hot Nuggets -3.5. If James is ruled out officially, that spread will only grow.
Prediction: Nuggets 119, Lakers 108
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