Los Angeles Lakers Gambling Favorites In Game Four Of NBA Finals

The Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant came into this season not sure where each other stood. Now, the Lakers are one of only two teams standing, and the picture for the Lakers never seemed clearer.

A win on Thursday night by the Lakers would ensure that this NBA finals lived up to the hype that was surrounding it. A loss would put Los Angeles on the brink of elimination.

The sports books that create the gambling lines can see the desperation of the Lakers. They also can see the problems that Boston has had on the road in the playoffs. Those factors combined have led to the Lakers being favored by 7.5 points on Thursday night at the Staples Center.

Kobe Bryant had that Michael Jordan look in his eyes on Tuesday. Bryant, while the rest of his team seemed in awe just being in the finals, rose to the occasion and saved his teams season.

If he wants to be compared to the great Jordan, he will have to have at least three more of those type games and carry L.A. to the title. Odds makers are not betting against him with the big point spread in game four.

The total for game four shows that sports books believe that the two teams will rebound from the poor shooting they both showed in game three. The total points for the game is 191.5.

Game four will be shown on ABC at 9:05 P.M. on Thursday night from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

June 12, 2008
Posted By Vincent Tapoglia III
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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