NBA Consensus Picks- Nuggets VS Lakers 8:30 AM Wednesday in Manila
TEAM | Spread Odds and Consensus | O/U Odds and Consensus |
Nuggets | -5.5/1.89/81% | o223.5/1.92/88% |
Lakers | +5.5/1.95/19% | u223.5/1.92/12% |
Nuggets vs Lakers Game 1 Prediction
Did the Western Conference Finals match our initial expectations this season? Most likely not. We now have an unexpected matchup between the seventh-seeded Lakers and the top-seeded Denver Nuggets.
Both teams secured their spots in the conference finals with six-game series victories. The Lakers surprised many by defeating the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors. As the series progressed, the Lakers showcased greater depth, while the Warriors struggled to receive sufficient contributions from their key players aside from Stephen Curry.
On the other hand, the Nuggets managed to eliminate the Phoenix Suns, despite the strong performances of Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. The Suns' lack of depth in crucial moments led to their downfall and subsequently led to the firing of Monty Williams.
Our experts' prediction for the Lakers vs. Nuggets series suggests that it will be fiercely contested and may potentially extend to six or seven games. However, in Game 1, their inclination is towards the Denver Nuggets, who hold the home-court advantage.
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