NBA 2024-2025 betting

[Kelvinid]

What do you think about the over/under 222.5?

I think it's easy to achieve if the game is high-scoring. If the Nuggets dictate the tempo of the game, we might see a high-scoring game. However, if the Lakers play good defense, the outcome might go under. The Nuggets are not like the Warriors, whom the Lakers could dominate in the paint, so I believe the Nuggets will score a lot. Jokic has been averaging double-digit assists in the playoffs and can also score easily in the paint.

[OgNasty]

I see that Jamal Murray is on the injury report for the Nuggets for tonight's game.  I'm not sure how much that will actually effect the outcome, as he was also listed on the injury report for their last game against the Suns and managed to play without any issues.  Still, it's apparent that Jamal Murray is not at 100% and with the Lakers looking to get their way back to the Finals and Jamal being a major piece of the Nuggets offense makes you wonder if this might play a role in the outcome of tonight's game.  I think the Nuggets actually have the better team, but when LeBron and AD are playing well it doesn't matter who they're playing... 

[rhomelmabini]

Here is my pick.
Denver Nuggets - Los Angeles Lakers‍ - Denver Nuggets (-6.5) @1.94
Over 220.5 @1.77 Good luck everyone.

This is like good bet but home games was likely nothing right now with most of the remaining teams, so my bet was for L.A. Lakers (+7.5) @1.81 and Under 223.5 @1.85. My bad for countering your picked bet though haha, I just like how it will play since this is Conference Finals and I think defense will be the key factor now for Lakers or both team.

I'll go with danherbias07 because I believe that the Lakers are currently receiving a lot of hype, and bettors will certainly take the handicap. Since this is the first game, the home team might start strong while the Lakers struggle to make adjustments. Therefore, I think the Nuggets might win game 1 in a blowout, and game 2 will be a close contest.

Hmmm that's understandable and I understand your view as well and Jokic is dominant almost every game, he either got double-double or a triple-double. My take was that a handicap at +7.5 for Lakers is a good choice considering I'm expecting it will be a close game, at least on my view, I could be wrong too.

[mirakal]

Here is my pick.
Denver Nuggets - Los Angeles Lakers‍ - Denver Nuggets (-6.5) @1.94
Over 220.5 @1.77 Good luck everyone.

This is like good bet but home games was likely nothing right now with most of the remaining teams, so my bet was for L.A. Lakers (+7.5) @1.81 and Under 223.5 @1.85. My bad for countering your picked bet though haha, I just like how it will play since this is Conference Finals and I think defense will be the key factor now for Lakers or both team.

I'll go with danherbias07 because I believe that the Lakers are currently receiving a lot of hype, and bettors will certainly take the handicap. Since this is the first game, the home team might start strong while the Lakers struggle to make adjustments. Therefore, I think the Nuggets might win game 1 in a blowout, and game 2 will be a close contest.

Hmmm that's understandable and I understand your view as well and Jokic is dominant almost every game, he either got double-double or a triple-double. My take was that a handicap at +7.5 for Lakers is a good choice considering I'm expecting it will be a close game, at least on my view, I could be wrong too.

That's a decent choice instead of grabbing the ML. We never know what might happen in this game, everything is just unpredictable in this phase.
As for me, I'd like to start this series with an adventure on my side so I will be taking the Los Angeles Lakers ML @ 3.05 vs Denver Nuggets.

Honestly, I'm not really sure on this bet because Jokic can be pretty hard to solve but I'm taking this chance because there is a slight chance that Jamal Murray might not play later because of an undisclosed illness but the league insured that this illness is not Covid related.

[Shamm]

Here is my pick.
Denver Nuggets - Los Angeles Lakers‍ - Denver Nuggets (-6.5) @1.94
Over 220.5 @1.77 Good luck everyone.

This is like good bet but home games was likely nothing right now with most of the remaining teams, so my bet was for L.A. Lakers (+7.5) @1.81 and Under 223.5 @1.85. My bad for countering your picked bet though haha, I just like how it will play since this is Conference Finals and I think defense will be the key factor now for Lakers or both team.

I'll go with danherbias07 because I believe that the Lakers are currently receiving a lot of hype, and bettors will certainly take the handicap. Since this is the first game, the home team might start strong while the Lakers struggle to make adjustments. Therefore, I think the Nuggets might win game 1 in a blowout, and game 2 will be a close contest.

Hmmm that's understandable and I understand your view as well and Jokic is dominant almost every game, he either got double-double or a triple-double. My take was that a handicap at +7.5 for Lakers is a good choice considering I'm expecting it will be a close game, at least on my view, I could be wrong too.

That's a decent choice instead of grabbing the ML. We never know what might happen in this game, everything is just unpredictable in this phase.
As for me, I'd like to start this series with an adventure on my side so I will be taking the Los Angeles Lakers ML @ 3.05 vs Denver Nuggets.

Honestly, I'm not really sure on this bet because Jokic can be pretty hard to solve but I'm taking this chance because there is a slight chance that Jamal Murray might not play later because of an undisclosed illness but the league insured that this illness is not Covid related.

For lakers it will need more adjustment in time and have a good plan as well, in order to prevent loss and we are all know that this is a final. Game which is the winner will be the champion and have a chance to meet the other champion. Anyways there's a big chance that this series ends up to game 7 as we all know that both teams are strong enough this season they show us what they got. So for Denver nuggets it's a bog challenge for them to meet lakers this finals.

Just my opinion .

[jakelyson]

I see that Jamal Murray is on the injury report for the Nuggets for tonight's game.  I'm not sure how much that will actually effect the outcome, as he was also listed on the injury report for their last game against the Suns and managed to play without any issues.  Still, it's apparent that Jamal Murray is not at 100% and with the Lakers looking to get their way back to the Finals and Jamal being a major piece of the Nuggets offense makes you wonder if this might play a role in the outcome of tonight's game.  I think the Nuggets actually have the better team, but when LeBron and AD are playing well it doesn't matter who they're playing...  

I really think they surely need Jamal Murray, but I think they can still give a decent game against the Lakers last game Murray averages 26 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals, I really think 4 steals are a tremendous feat and it is a huge help but with him out of the picture and can not play for the Nuggets I think it is up to the other guys to give their all, in this match but for sure Jamal Murray is a big part of the Nuggets that would eventually help for the team,


Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers

Right now the Denver Nuggets are having their 1st game against the Los Angeles Lakers for game 1 at Ball Arena right now the Denver Nuggets' injury report is Jamal Murray (illness) is out and can not play for the Nuggets while The Lakers' injury report is Mo Bamba (ankle) and is out and cannot play for the Lakers and Anthony Davis (Foot) and Lebron James (Foot) are both questionable if they can play for his game, but for sure both James and Davis will certainly play, but for me, this is the 1st game and I got high hopes for this team so my pick is the Denver Nuggets

[Ziskinberg]

Here is my pick.
Denver Nuggets - Los Angeles Lakers‍ - Denver Nuggets (-6.5) @1.94
Over 220.5 @1.77 Good luck everyone.

This is like good bet but home games was likely nothing right now with most of the remaining teams, so my bet was for L.A. Lakers (+7.5) @1.81 and Under 223.5 @1.85. My bad for countering your picked bet though haha, I just like how it will play since this is Conference Finals and I think defense will be the key factor now for Lakers or both team.

I'll go with danherbias07 because I believe that the Lakers are currently receiving a lot of hype, and bettors will certainly take the handicap. Since this is the first game, the home team might start strong while the Lakers struggle to make adjustments. Therefore, I think the Nuggets might win game 1 in a blowout, and game 2 will be a close contest.

Hmmm that's understandable and I understand your view as well and Jokic is dominant almost every game, he either got double-double or a triple-double. My take was that a handicap at +7.5 for Lakers is a good choice considering I'm expecting it will be a close game, at least on my view, I could be wrong too.

That's a decent choice instead of grabbing the ML. We never know what might happen in this game, everything is just unpredictable in this phase.
As for me, I'd like to start this series with an adventure on my side so I will be taking the Los Angeles Lakers ML @ 3.05 vs Denver Nuggets.

Honestly, I'm not really sure on this bet because Jokic can be pretty hard to solve but I'm taking this chance because there is a slight chance that Jamal Murray might not play later because of an undisclosed illness but the league insured that this illness is not Covid related.

That is quite one of a risky bet you got there my friend and somehow I'm enticed of the juicy money line because it is really not that too far to consider that we can see the whole roster of the Lakers winning in this game mainly with a healthy AD and LBJ. Jokic on the other hand and the rest will have the advantage because the first two games will happen on their soil and aside from that, Jokic has been impressive since the first round and if that goes on, the Lakers will definitely have a hard time defending their paint.

Personally, I will be taking the bet once I figure out for fact about Jamal Murray's situation because currently, he is listed questionable for the game.

[wheelz1200]

Lakers game line is down to +6.  I don't know why it's moving but my guess is everyone leaning in on Bron this series.  At home I think -6 for Denver should be easy Pickens.  If they double jokic they are in trouble.  If they leave him one of one with Davis he can get him into foul trouble and make him work too much to be effective on offense.  Think this is a quick 5 game series for Denver.  Denver in a blowout tonight 128-109

Enjoy the games people!

[morvillz7z]

∆ J. Murray 25+ PA / KCP 1+ steals / B. Brown 2+ rebounds @1.73 ∆   won

I think the Lakers will try to get Jokic in early foul trouble as they did in the bubble. They will go after him on defense relentlessly, attacking the paint, putting him on various PnRs, isos against Davis, and try to draw fouls on him...it's actually a solid strategy if you think about it, it worked for them back in 2020. That's why i'm having J. Murray for my parlay, he's had decent game 1s vs. Minnesota and Phoenix (24/8 and 34/9). He's covered the 25+ PA line in 9/L11 playoff games, not sure Russell or Reaves can guard him if he gets going.

KCP is currently on a 10-game streak of recording at least 1 steal. He was on that Lakers championship roster back in 2020 and had 1 steal for them in the opening game of the conference finals. I like him in this spot against his former team.

B. Brown is the Nuggets' main guy off the bench, averaging a solid 25+ minutes. Energy guy who plays defense and does all the little things for them. He has covered 2+ rebounds in each of the 11 playoff games he's played this season.

[Dave1]

I'm leaning on the Nuggets -6.5 in this game, I think they will not allow the Lakers to dictate the tempo here. In the bubble the Lakers have Dwight to bother Jokic throughout the game.

But in their current lineup, they only have Davis, so definitely it's an advantage of Jokic and I think he will go all the way and body up Davis in this game and see how Davis is defending him in post with all of his moves.

[Questat]

I'm leaning on the Nuggets -6.5 in this game, I think they will not allow the Lakers to dictate the tempo here. In the bubble the Lakers have Dwight to bother Jokic throughout the game.

But in their current lineup, they only have Davis, so definitely it's an advantage of Jokic and I think he will go all the way and body up Davis in this game and see how Davis is defending him in post with all of his moves.

You are right, no one can stop Jokic now, and it certainly wasn't Davis because he already showcased his MVP form in the first half. Jokic nearly recorded a triple-double in the first half, so it's highly likely he will deliver an outstanding performance throughout the game, potentially achieving a triple-double. Hopefully, the team will secure a victory and his performance will not go to waste.

[Yamifoud]

The Lakers are making a run in the fourth quarter, reducing the lead from as high as 20 points to just 9 points. I believe the Nuggets need to bring Jokic back onto the floor, as their offense becomes quite predictable without him. With plenty of time remaining in the fourth quarter, it's difficult to determine which team will come out on top. As they say, it's not over until it's over.

[Viscore]

The Lakers are making a run in the fourth quarter, reducing the lead from as high as 20 points to just 9 points. I believe the Nuggets need to bring Jokic back onto the floor, as their offense becomes quite predictable without him. With plenty of time remaining in the fourth quarter, it's difficult to determine which team will come out on top. As they say, it's not over until it's over.

The Nuggets are responding, and you were right, Jokic is back on the floor, and their offense is now clicking. The main weapon for the Nuggets is their 3-point shooting, as they are currently shooting 50%. While the Lakers also have a high percentage in the 3-point line, the Nuggets have attempted more shots, making 13 out of 26, compared to the Lakers' 7 out of 17.

[Kelvinid]

What do you think about the over/under 222.5?

I think it's easy to achieve if the game is high-scoring. If the Nuggets dictate the tempo of the game, we might see a high-scoring game.

And my prediction was correct. Hopefully, you all also bet on the over.


It was a bit nerve-wracking for Nuggets fans when the Lakers cut the lead down to just 3 points, but fortunately, the Nuggets made some crucial stops in the final minutes to secure the win. It would be beneficial if someone could advise Gordon to work on his free throw shooting. We wouldn't want to witness a 'hack-a-Gordon' strategy employed against him due to his struggles at the free throw line.

Just as predicted, Jokic finished with a triple double performance.

34 points, 14 assists, and 21 rebounds.

[rhomelmabini]

Here's my predictions so far, just got lost on that Under 223.5, it was really a high scoring game for the Nuggets. Just look at that +18.5 and +15.5 handicaps, that was a juicy bet that I take risks when the Nuggets are taking over the second half. That was an intense game and I bet the Nuggets was bit pressured during that last quarter.

It would be beneficial if someone could advise Gordon to work on his free throw shooting. We wouldn't want to witness a 'hack-a-Gordon' strategy employed against him due to his struggles at the free throw line.

Well, he was a 70% FT shooter and that strategy might be good if Gordon is doing the handling but Jokic is taking over on that position most of the time and he's good on the line.

[danherbias07]

Here is my pick.
Denver Nuggets - Los Angeles Lakers‍ - Denver Nuggets (-6.5) @1.94
Over 220.5 @1.77 Good luck everyone.

This is like good bet but home games was likely nothing right now with most of the remaining teams, so my bet was for L.A. Lakers (+7.5) @1.81 and Under 223.5 @1.85. My bad for countering your picked bet though haha, I just like how it will play since this is Conference Finals and I think defense will be the key factor now for Lakers or both team.

Then we are both 1 of 2. 
The Lakers did a great job at their comeback in the 2nd half. The Nuggets could've ended it with a blowout game but they got careless defensively and let the Lakers make some short run that but the lead into as low as 3 points.
Thankfully, the Nuggets played well at the last minute of the game and secured their win. But, my spread was not covered. I thought Reaves was fouling Murray at the last possession but they didn't find the energy to whistle. 

Good job for the ones who didn't get greedy and took only the -5.5 Nuggets and then over 220.5. That is sure a hit for todays match. Let's see in Game 2 on how the Lakers will adjust after that bad performance in the 1st half.

[Natalim]

Here is my pick.
Denver Nuggets - Los Angeles Lakers‍ - Denver Nuggets (-6.5) @1.94
Over 220.5 @1.77 Good luck everyone.

This is like good bet but home games was likely nothing right now with most of the remaining teams, so my bet was for L.A. Lakers (+7.5) @1.81 and Under 223.5 @1.85. My bad for countering your picked bet though haha, I just like how it will play since this is Conference Finals and I think defense will be the key factor now for Lakers or both team.

Then we are both 1 of 2. 
The Lakers did a great job at their comeback in the 2nd half. The Nuggets could've ended it with a blowout game but they got careless defensively and let the Lakers make some short run that but the lead into as low as 3 points.
Thankfully, the Nuggets played well at the last minute of the game and secured their win. But, my spread was not covered. I thought Reaves was fouling Murray at the last possession but they didn't find the energy to whistle. 

Good job for the ones who didn't get greedy and took only the -5.5 Nuggets and then over 220.5. That is sure a hit for todays match. Let's see in Game 2 on how the Lakers will adjust after that bad performance in the 1st half.

The Lakers' offense clicked in the second half. We can't consider defense as the problem here, as we know the Nuggets aren't focused on the defensive end. They prefer to move the ball around and find the open man for shots.

In the first half, the Nuggets' three-point shooting was very efficient, and Jokic also had a great first half. However, in the second half, the Lakers had a consistent mini-run that lasted until the fourth quarter. The Nuggets almost had a big regret, but fortunately, they made some excellent decisions down the stretch.

[Botnake]

I've read enough about your reactions to Game 1 between the Lakers and Nuggets. Now, let's discuss the upcoming game between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics.

The current betting spread is as follows:

Celtics: -8
Heat: +8
Total: 210.5

I'd like to share some thoughts about the game. Personally, I'm considering betting on the Heat. They have a history of surprising as underdogs, so at the moment (though I haven't made a decision yet), I'm leaning towards taking the Heat +7.5 on the spread and considering the moneyline as well. What are your thoughts?

[btc_angela]

I'm leaning on the Nuggets -6.5 in this game, I think they will not allow the Lakers to dictate the tempo here. In the bubble the Lakers have Dwight to bother Jokic throughout the game.

But in their current lineup, they only have Davis, so definitely it's an advantage of Jokic and I think he will go all the way and body up Davis in this game and see how Davis is defending him in post with all of his moves.

You are right, no one can stop Jokic now, and it certainly wasn't Davis because he already showcased his MVP form in the first half. Jokic nearly recorded a triple-double in the first half, so it's highly likely he will deliver an outstanding performance throughout the game, potentially achieving a triple-double. Hopefully, the team will secure a victory and his performance will not go to waste.

They won, but that handicap was not able to be cover as the Lakers make a huge comeback although if Bruce Brown made that layup instead of passing to Jokic and then the Joker just 1/2 in FT, that could be coverage, ouch for those who bet on that handicap. Most likely -5.5 is a safe bet.

Anyhow, there are still a lot of games here, we can get back to winning column again.

Next game is the Celtics vs Heat so I'm leaning towards Celtics at home with -7.5.

[Hypnosis00]

Here's the updated Lakers vs Nuggets series odds.



You see the betting odds for the Lakers? They are quite high, offering a significant payout if they end up winning the series.

This presents another opportunity for those who have confidence in the Lakers, especially since they are only down 1 game in the series.