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Las Vegas - Got 'em exactly where they want 'em. Denver is down 3-1, but for the Nuggets, that's MONEY in the bank. After going down 3-1 to the Jazz, the Nuggs came back in game five with a 117-107 win, easily covering as a +2.5 point underdog. When they fell into a 3-1 hole against the Clippers, game five was a 111-105 Denver W as a +8.5 point dog. However, the Lakers are better than the Jazz and Clips, which could be a problem. Just have one suggestion for the Nuggets head coach, Michael Malone. If the Lake Show starts Dwight Howard, keep Nikola Jokic on the bench for a few minutes and let Paul Millsap handle the aging Superman. Howard provided a YUGE spark for L.A., and that filtered down for the rest of the game. We also saw Jokic getting pretty gassed in the 4th Q, and an early rest could work wonders. Thinking the Purple & Gold are gonna step into the Finals, but would tickle the Nuggets with a tiny Leaning Tower of Pisa selection to cover.

On the college football board, taking a look at Mississippi State +16.5 points over LSU. Why? The Tigers sent Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burreaux and 14 other players to the NFL. Last season's Biletnikoff Award winner, Ja'Marr Chase, and superb DT Tyler Shelvin, both opted out. LOVE coach Eddie O and what he has done in Baton Rouge, but that's a TON of talent, and while they'll be fine, covering double digits is gonna be an issue. Especially against new State head coach Mike Leach and his AIR RAID offense. Over the last 18 seasons at Texas Tech and Washington State, his teams have ranked inside the Top 11 nationally in passing yards per game. EVERY YEAR!!! Understand that LSU's D is gonna be tough to crack, but the Bulldogs will not stop trying. Of course, if you can, buy the HOOK to +17.

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