20* NBA Sunday No-Doubt Rout on Los Angeles Lakers -4.5

Denver vs. LA Lakers, 04/29/2012 15:30 EDT, Score: 88 - 103

Point Spread: -4½/-105 LA Lakers

Sportsbook: 5Dimes

Result: Win

The Los Angeles Lakers are getting no respect in their Game 1 showdown with Denver. As only a 4.5-point home favorite, I'll pull the trigger on the Lakers. This is one of the best teams in the league when they want to be, and they own the Denver Nuggets.

The Lakers are 29-5 against the Nuggets at home since 1996. The Nuggets are 0-7 ATS after scoring 55 points or more in the first half in 2 straight games this season. Bet the Lakers Sunday.