February, 03 2012 10:35pm EST
ATS: Los Angeles Lakers +4 (-110)
WIN for +4.55 unit(s)

Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets

25* graded play on the Lakers as they take on the Nuggets set to start at 10:00 PM ET, Friday, February 3, 2012 My proprietary simulator and statistical database shows a high probability that the Lakers will lose this game by four or fewer points and will have a solid shot at winning this important Western Conference road game. Further supporting this graded play are game situations supporting the Lakers to win the game. Note that the Lakers are 10-1 against the money line (+9.4 Units) in road games after allowing 85 points or less over the last two seasons; 9-1 against the money line (+8.0 Units) in road games after a blowout win by 15 points or more over the last two seasons. Lakers had lost four of five as head coach Mike Brown and his new team continue to find the the best player combinations and best playing schemes for the new-look Lakers. Still, they are the same team as in years past, here power and length dominated opponents. They have gotten back to that and scored more than 100 points in straight games for the first time this season. They have shot better than 50% in each game. Granted, the last game was against the Charlotte Bobcats, who the Lakers destroyed 106-73 as 13 point favorites, but their execution has been very good. Gasol is no longer standing outside the box, but is back in the paint where his best skills are available and his paid off big. This draws defenders from the perimeter and gives Kobe plenty of room to operate drive to the rim or pull up and shoot. Moreover, this scheme has gotten the rest of the team involved as well and nearly all half-court possessions have four or all five players touch the ball. Head coach Mike Brown has been a defensive minded coach and that is all coming together for the Lakers as well. They will enjoy a significant edge in the total rebounding and will sue that to generate fast break scoring opportunities in transition. I expect Bynum and Gasol to post big games and Kobe being the field general tonight. Take the Lakers.

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