Bet Nuggets To End Lakers’ Season in Game 5

· Apr 28 - 5 minutes read

The Los Angeles Lakers avoided getting swept by the Denver Nuggets. It remains to be seen if the Lakers can keep the momentum for Game 5. Denver is a 7½-point favorite versus Los Angeles in the NBA odds for Game 5. The over-under is set at 219.

The Nuggets still hold a 3-1 series lead on the Lakers heading into Game 5. Let’s look at what you need to know about the Lakers-Nuggets playoff series.

Bet Nuggets To End Lakers’ Season in Game 5

Lakers vs Nuggets Game 5 Information

Game: Lakers vs Nuggets
Start Time: 10 p.m. ET
Day Game: Monday, April 29
Location: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Lakers vs Nuggets Live Stream: NBA Game Pass

The Denver Nuggets can advance to the second round with a win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5. The Lakers are a 7½-point underdog. This Monday, April 29 matchup tips off at 10 p.m. ET from downtown Denver. Fans can stream the playoff action on TNT.

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Denver has covered the spread in seven of their last 10 outings versus Los Angeles.
The Lakers are 42-46 ATS this season
Seven of the last 10 games between the Lakers and Nuggets has gone under the total.
Los Angeles is 17-23 straight up (SU) as an underdog.
The Nuggets are 22-20-1 ATS in home matchups.

Will Lakers Build Momentum After Snapping 11-Game Losing Streak Versus Nuggets?

The Lakers snapped an 11-game losing streak to the Nuggets with a Game 4 win. Los Angeles thrived with four players topping 20 points in the victory.

By the way, this was the play of the game.

Nuggets looked like they were about to walk the Lakers down and then Bron took their heart.

Guess what? He did it with his defense once again.

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— Letting Go (@ProvideContext) April 28, 2024

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Anthony Davis had another monster game with 25 points and 23 rebounds in Game 4. LeBron James continues to talk up Davis throughout the series.

LeBron: “For AD to clean glass, 20 of them on the defensive end…it’s just key for a lot of the things we want to do.

“AD doesn’t have to prove anything to anybody. He’s one of the best bigs we have in the game. He’s one of the best bigs in the world. He’s shown that again.” pic.twitter.com/8JfvsOO02p

— Michael Corvo (@michaelcorvo_) April 28, 2024

“AD doesn’t have to prove anything to anybody,” James said after Game 4, per Clutch Points’ Michael Corvo. “He’s one of the best bigs we have in the game. He’s one of the best bigs in the world. He’s shown that again.”

Anthony Davis through 4 Playoff games: 30.5 pts, 62% FG, 83% FT, 15.8 rbd, 1.5 blk pic.twitter.com/SzLKhSnKXs

— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) April 28, 2024

As Expected, Jokic Compared Nuggets’ Loss to Horse Racing

Given Nikola Jokic’s affinity for horse racing, it is no surprise that The Joker leaned on the sport for an epic analogy. Jokic does not appear concerned after losing their first game in the first round series.

“I learned in horse racing it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.”

Nikola Jokic gives perspective on the Nuggets’ starts & finishes in Round 1. 😅 pic.twitter.com/Gc1H6oJt67

— NBA (@NBA) April 28, 2024

“Of course we want to win, but I learned in horse racing it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish,” Jokic remarked, per Sports Illustrated. “We didn’t finish today very well, so hopefully we can do a better job.”

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Lakers vs Nuggets Game 5: Denver Ends Series Versus LA

We have 11 other games of data that show the Nuggets are, by far, the superior team. The Lakers will find it challenging to keep the momentum going in Denver.

Look for the Nuggets to not only win Game 5 but cover the NBA basketball odds. Denver should be on their way to the second round.