NBA Playoffs 2020 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Game Three: Predictions, picks and bets

The Lakers won an instant classic on Sunday Night with Anthony Davis hitting a buzzer-beater three to sink the ever-fighting Nuggets.

The Nuggets have proven all postseason that you can never count them out and despite the heartbreaking loss last time out, they will have the confidence that they can match it with the title favorites.

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Will the Lakers get this to 3-0 or can the Nuggets get one back? NBA Bet Hub predictions below 👇

‍Dimers' predictions are based on 10,000 simulations of this particular matchup

Dimers' Suggested Plays

🔥 BEST: Nuggets +6.5
💵 Moneyline: Lakers (-270*)
☝ Over/Under: o213.5 Total Points
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🔥 BEST: Spread

Nuggets +6.5 has a 52% probability

These two sides are looking pretty evenly matched right now and our model has the +6.5 being set too high. Denver won’t go down without a fight in any game this series and should be good to cover.

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💵 Moneyline

Lakers (-270*) to win has a 70% probability

The Nuggets are the best play at the spread in this one but that doesn’t mean we can ignore the form of the Lakers. LeBron and AD are looking ominous and they will be hungry as possible to get this series wrapped in four.

☝ Over/Under

Total points over 213.5 has a 52% probability

This matchup is full of offensive beasts, with LeBron and AD on one side and Murray and Jokic on the other. Our model has this one going over 213.5 points at a 52% chance.

🏀 Dimers' take-out

The Lakers pulled off a huge win on Sunday night with AD hitting a ridiculous buzzer beater. This one should be tight again with the Lakers likely to edge the win. If you’re keen for some action, check out our reviews of the sportsbooks in your state, here.

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*Odds and probabilities correct at time of publishing.