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LA Lakers vs. Denver, 05/06/2012 21:30 EDT, Score: 92 - 88

Point Spread: +2½/-108 LA Lakers

Sportsbook: 5Dimes

Result: Win

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Motivated by Friday's 15-point loss, expect the Lakers to come storming back in Game 4.

The Lakers, who are 4-1 in their last 5 games versus the Nuggets, are showing a lot of value here considering they are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a loss of more than 10 points, 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog of 4.5 points or less, 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog of 4.5 points or fewer and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS loss.

The Nuggets are just 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games following a SU win.

LA doesn't want this series to go the distance. It will leave it all on the floor tonight in hopes of taking complete control of the series. We'll take the points as LA bounces back with a win.