Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets Game 4 Betting Preview
As the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets square off in a
Western Conference semifinals slugfest, a decisive Game 4 could easily tip the
balance in one way or another. This makes it absolutely paramount for those
looking to get down on the game to understand the deciding factors in this
series.
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These are ultimately the sustained health of Russell Westbrook,
James Harden's ability to continue to carry the scoring load, and the Los
Angeles Lakers' willingness to stay active in the series, as they are a
dominant team that can press down on the proverbial gas pedal whenever they
want to.
Here are the angles to keep in mind as you lock in your wagers at America’s
Bookie ahead of Game 4.
The Lakers' Neverending Energy
One of the most confounding aspects opposing teams encounter when
they are running into the Lakers is the fact they never stop coming at you.
Unlike most teams, the Lakers have a tremendous bench, which keeps them in
virtually every contest they play in.
Combine this with the starting magic of LeBron James and Anthony
Davis, and you're in for a long 48 minutes no matter who you happen to be
against the Lakers. It might be smart to watch for an early soft line when live
betting, see how the game is flowing to get some great
value.
This makes them an especially difficult team to challenge, but in
the end, they seem to prevail due to their superior depth and ability to wear
down opponents. In the Rockets-Lakers series, this sort of sustained onslaught
has been a major factor that separates the Lakers' ability to get separation in
the wins column against the Rockets.
But the Rockets, to their credit, have been able to keep the
Lakers at bay, and because of their talented scorers, Houston should be able to
overcome the relative inequity in scoring options. But it remains to be seen as
far as how long they can keep it up.
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Rockets' Dynamic Duo
The Rockets have arguably the best scoring backcourt in the
league. While the stat nerds will immediately reply with effective field-goal
percentage numbers, the fact remains, on any given night, Harden or Westbrook
can light the opposition up.
While he's never won an NBA
Finals, Mike D'Antoni deserves credit for being one of the brightest
offensive minds in NBA history. His ability to out-maneuver much more talented
teams, as he has had to do throughout his coaching career, is a testament to
his brilliance as an offensive mind.
Whereas most teams struggle to keep up with the Lakers, the
Rockets have been able to keep it going so far. But the question remains, will
they be able to pull it off in Game 4?
The Pick: Don't Overthink It; Lake Show Rolls
The Rockets will come back to Earth, sans any "Houston we
have a problem" radio transmissions. Expect the Lakers to dominate
end-to-end.
We like the Lakers to cover the spread and the total to stay under.
Final score: 117-105.
