(LAL +7.5) - We really like the Lakers plus the points here in Game 1. The point spread appears to be a little inflated when you consider how well the Lakers have played down the stretch. The fact that Denver swept the Lakers in last year's Western Conference Finals likely has influenced this line. Keeping in mind that Denver only had one win by a margin of greater than seven points in that series. The Lakers have covered in six straight road games. Denver is just 4-8 ATS in their last 12 versus Western Conference teams.

This is a play on the LA Lakers on the point spread +7.5 with a 4* rating.