Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction: Bank on Michael Porter Jr. Crashing the Boards Tonight

The NBA is back and the season starts tonight. The Lakers face the Nuggets in Denver tonight. The Professor is here to explain why you should bank on Michael Porter Jr. crashing the boards.

The Professor - October 24, 2023, 12:47 PM EDT

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction: Bank on Michael Porter Jr. Crashing the Boards Tonight

NBA is back! For the first play of the season, I’m looking to target Michael Porter Jr. over 5.5 rebounds.

Lakers vs. Nuggets Date, Time, And Where To Watch

Date: October 24, 2023
Game Time: 7:30 pm ET
Where to Watch: TNT

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction

Last year, he cleared this line in all six games against the Los Angeles Lakers which includes two regular-season and four post-season games. He averaged 8.8 rebounds in this matchup and grabbed 7+ rebounds in every game.

The Lakers were a bottom ten rebounding team last season and were specifically a great matchup for SF as they allowed the second most rebounds to the position. The only concern with this one is that MPJ will be playing on a sore ankle after spraining it in training camp.

He told media yesterday that he’s ready to go and that he wouldn’t miss this game for anything. I’m going to take his word for it and trust him to exceed his rebounding line for the seventh consecutive game against the Lakers.

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Michael Porter Jr. o5.5 rebounds (+105) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds

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