NBA Best Bets (April 9): Back the Dubs in LA

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Let’s begin on the West Coast, where the Golden State Warriors travel to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers.

10:10 p.m. ET Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Spread: Lakers (-2.5) | Moneyline: Lakers (-144) | Total: 235.5 | Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California

Golden State is 2-1 SU against the Lakers this season, the latest a 128-121 road triumph on March 16.
Golden State has won five of its past six road games.
The over on tonight’s total has hit in all three meetings between the teams.
Golden State (117.8) and LA (117.9) rank eighth and seventh in points per game, respectively.
Golden State (115.4) and LA (117.2) rank 18th and 23rd in points allowed per game, respectively.
Golden State (99.98) and LA (101.37) rank 11th and fourth in PACE, respectively.

Best Bets: Warriors Moneyline (+122), OVER 235.5 (-110)

Spread: Nuggets (-15.5) | Moneyline: Nuggets (-1500) | Total: 225.5 | Location: Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah

Utah is riding a 12-game losing streak and sits 12th in the Western Conference with a 29-49 record.
Denver sits second in the Western Conference with a 54-24 mark.
Denver downed Utah 142-121 in the last meeting (March 9).
Utah has failed to cover the 15.5 line in three of its past four games.
Utah (120.8) allows the second most points per game.
The over on tonight’s total has hit in each of the past two meetings between the teams.
The over has hit in 55.8% of Utah’s games, the second-highest in the Association.

Best Bets: Nuggets -15.5 (-110), OVER 225.5 (-112)

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