Lakers Betting Odds: Vegas Bullish On LA's Opening Night Chances

Can the Lakers take down Denver?

The NBA schedule makers knew exactly what they were doing when they pitted the Los Angeles Lakers up against the Denver Nuggets to open the 2023-24 NBA season in a few months. The two teams are coming off a matchup in the Western Conference Finals where things got a little heated.

While Denver did sweep the Lakers, there was a ton of trash talk that continued after the series ended. This sets up an epic start to the season, with millions of people watching to see what happens.

As the Nuggets get their championship rings, the Lakers will have to wait and watch. They will have their goal set on spoiling the night with a victory. This is a game that both teams want to grab, but LA may have more at stake. 

They want revenge for a series that they believe they should have won. And the odds makers seem to be confident in LA on opening night.

“LeBron’s sheer motivation and potential to play, coupled with the Lakers’ Western Conference finals form, could see them taking an early lead. The ring ceremony rust might just play into their hands, and they might maintain their lead, if not clinch the game.”

Per Nesn.com

The Nuggets have a 5.5 line according to Nesn.com, but with Denver being the home team, it seems low at this point in the summer.

Vegas must like the Lakers chances, and rightfully so. While the Nuggets did sweep LA, the Lakers held their own against the champions. Each game was close in the fourth quarter, Denver just made the big play when it mattered most.

There should be fireworks on the opening night of the NBA. It’s going to set off another great year of basketball, and I can’t wait.

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