| Denver Nuggets vs LA Lakers Free NBA Pick |
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Thursday, 09 April 2009
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 The Denver Nuggets got their first win over the LA Lakers in ten tries, but they were at home. Now it’s the Lakers turn to return the favor as the LA Lakers (62-16) play host to the Denver Nuggets (53-26). The Lakers lead the Nuggets 21-2 at the Staples Center. NBA oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Lakers as -9 point home favs over the Nuggets with the over/under set at 209.5 points. Be sure to get your Denver Nuggets vs LA Lakers Free NBA Pick in now at Sportsbook.comThe Nuggets recently beat the Thunder 122-112 at home for their eighth straight win. Their top producers on the night were Carmelo Anthony with 31pts, while Nene added 23pts 10 rebounds and Chauncey Billups had 18pts 9 assists. The Nuggets can secure the No. 2 seed in the West with a win tonight. Carmelo Anthony is averaging 22.9 ppg, but averaging just 11.7 on 27.5 percent shooting versus LA in 2008-09. He had 31 points in Denver's last win on the road in this series, 111-105 on April 3, 2007. The Nuggets are 21-18 SU on the road where they average 101.5 ppg and give up an average 100.7 ppg. They are 4-1 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 108 ppg and given up an average 100.6 ppg. If Denver wins, it will secure home-court advantage in a playoff series for the first time since the 1988 Western Conference semifinals against Dallas. The Lakers recently beat the Kings 122-104 on the road for their eighth win in ten games. Their top scorers on the night were Pau Gasol with 26pts 12 rebounds, while Kobe Bryant added 22pts and Lamar Odom had 15pts. Andrew Bynum may make his return to the Lakers lineup tonight, he was averaging 14 ppg and 8.2 rebounds a game. . The Lakers have won 21 of 23 at home against the Nuggets. Bryant is averaging 30.3 points and 5.3 rebounds as Los Angeles has won two of three versus Denver this season. They look to move within a half-game of Cleveland for the NBA's best record. The Lakers, winners of five straight, own the tiebreaker over the Cavaliers and will secure home-court advantage throughout the playoffs if they can catch the Central Division champions. The Lakers are 33-5 SU at home where they average 107.7 ppg and give up an average 98 ppg. They are 4-1 SU in their last five home games where they’ve averaged 99 ppg and given up an average 93.2 ppg. Recent Trends to Consider:
Denver Nuggets vs LA Lakers Free NBA Pick When: Thurs, April 09, 2009 10:30 PM ET Line: Sportsbook.com Pick: Lakers -9 Point-Spreads.com Denver Nuggets vs LA Lakers Free NBA Pick The Bottom Line: The Lakers are money at home and Kobe burns up the scoreboard in the fourth quarter. Go Lakers! Be sure to get your Denver Nuggets vs LA Lakers Free NBA Pick in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!                        |
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