Prediction & Best Bet Lakers vs Nuggets Game 3: The Lakers look to Stay Alive

The Los Angeles Lakers are in a must win situation tonight to avoid falling into the dreaded 3-0 series hole and have to pick up a huge win tonight in Crypto.com Arena against the Denver Nuggets.

Game 2 had the same drama as Game 1, which saw the Nuggets pull out another big win at home to take both games in Mile High to start the series.

The NUGGETS seek a commanding 3-0 lead.

The LAKERS look to remain undefeated at home this postseason.

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The Lakers haven’t lost a game in Crypto.com Arena this post season and will need to continue that trend to stay alive tonight in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on ABC.

Here is everything you need for Game 3.

Let’s dive in!

Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Game 3

• Game Date and Time: Saturday, May 20th, 2023. 8:30 PM EST
• Game Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
• Where to Watch: ABC

Spread

• Lakers -5.5 (-110)
• Nuggets +5.5 (-110)

MoneyLine

• Lakers (-240)
• Nuggets (+195)

Total

• Over 222.5 (-110)
• Under 222.5 (-110)

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Prediction for Nuggets vs Lakers

Both Game 1 and Game 2 have come down to the wire, with the Nuggets grabbing both wins to take a commanding 2-0 lead to start to the series.

Nikola Jokic has been sensational, with 2 triples doubles and just dominating the game in all aspects to lead the Nuggets to two big wins. Along with Jokic, Jamal Murray has been equally as good, especially in game 2.

Murray was sensational in the 4th quarter to close out the game for Denver and lead them to a big win, 108-103.

His fourth 20+ point 4th quarter playoff game. The most since ’97.

Murray Flurry ❄️ pic.twitter.com/ZmI6U9zLZU

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) May 19, 2023

Murray dropped 37 points, with 23 of those points coming in the 4th quarter, the most 4th quarter points in a playoff game since Allen Iverson and Michael Jordan did it in 1997.

Not bad company.

Tonight, Murray and Jokic will have to take their talents on the road into Crypto.com and deal with a desperate Lakers team looking to climb back into the series.

Can LeBron and Anthony Davis help the Lakers stay alive?

For the Lakers, it’s pretty simple.

They need to win tonight.

Teams in the playoffs down 3-0 have never gone on to win the series so a win tonight is paramount for LeBron and the Purple and Gold.

And I think we see that intensity and desperation drive the Lakers to a big win at home.

Best Bet for Nuggets vs Lakers

While I think the Lakers pull this one out at home to stay right in the thick of this series, covering the 5.5 points spread is a whole separate story.

6 points is a lot for how close these games have been and if the Nuggets can continue to get fantastic play from Jokic, Murray and company, this game will be tight.

Give me the Nuggets to cover the spread in what will be a fantastic Game 3, with the Lakers pulling it out to make Game 4 all that more interesting 😉

Nuggets +6 (-113) Bet Rivers

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Player Prop for Lakers vs Nuggets

Bruce Brown 1+ 3 pointer (-120) BetOnline

Probably not the prop you thought I was going to feature, but I LOVE it.

Brown has hit one 3 pointer in 5 of his last 6 games in the playoffs and 4 straight games.

He also has been excellent against the Los Angeles, hitting a three in 6 straight games against the Lakers.

He also has hit 2+ 3’s in 5 of those 6 games against Los Angeles and had 2 both games in Crypto.com Arena this season.

For insane plus money value, this is a great small unit play.

Bonus: Bruce Brown 2+ Three’s (+450) BetOnline

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