Lakers vs Nuggets 9/24/20 - NBA Betting Picks & Odds
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets
NBA: 9:00 PM EST
Sep. 24, 2020
TV: TNT
Latest Odds : LAL -6 Total 215
On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers play the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of their NBA Western Conference Finals best of seven series with the Lakers leading the series 2-1, following the Lakers 114-106 loss in Game 4 on Tuesday. Los Angeles rallied in the fourth quarter after being down by as many as 20 points, but came up short in the end. LeBron James posted his 26th triple double in his playoff career with 30 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, while Anthony Davis added 27 points for the Lakers in the loss.
Anthony Davis is leading Los Angeles in scoring with an average of 28.5 points per game. LeBron James is the second-leading scorer, leading rebounder and leader in assists with averages of 25.9 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game. The third leading scorer is Kyle Kuzma with an average of 10.8 points per game and is one of four players averaging double-figures for the Lakers.
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Jamal Murray hit two late baskets from 3-point territory for Denver to stop a rally by the Lakers late in the fourth quarter that prevented the Nuggets from squandering their 20-point lead. Murray scored 28 points, handed out 12 assists and pulled down eight rebounds, while Jerami Grant scored 26 points and Nikola Jokic added 20 points and 10 rebounds. Denver looks to even the best of seven series on Thursday.
Jamal Murray is leading Denver in scoring and assists with averages of 26.6 points and 6.5 assists per game. Nikola Jokic is the second leading scorer and leading rebounder with averages of 25.2 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. Michael Porter Jr is the third leading scorer with an average of 11.4 points per game and one of four players for Denver averaging double figures in scoring.
Recent Betting Trends:
Los Angeles is 5-2 ATS in its last 7
The UNDER has cashed in 4 of the Lakers last 5 on 1 days rest
Denver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6
The UNDER has cashed in 7 of the Nuggets last 11
Free Betting Pick: Denver Nuggets +6
Los Angeles had a difficult time with the hot shooting Denver Nuggets on Tuesday and have had problems covering the number against the Nuggets. The Lakers have failed to cover 21 of the last 31 meetings with Denver. Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic are scoring in bunches for Denver making it difficult for the Lakers to focus on just one player to stop. Denver evens the series on Thursday with a win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Denver Nuggets win and cover ATS 111-108