Only one series in the first round reached a deciding Game 7. So we have to take a closer look at that series, right?
The No. 2 seed Denver Nuggets will take on the No. 7 seed San Antonio Spurs on Saturday to determine who will reach the Western Conference semifinals and face the Portland Trail Blazers. Which team has the edge? What is worth betting?
Our experts -- Preston Johnson, Jordan Schultz, Doug Kezirian and Joe Fortenbaugh -- are here to help, giving their best bets for Nuggets-Spurs Game 7.
Note: All odds are via Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook as of April 26.
Western Conference Game 7
(2) Denver Nuggets (-270) vs. (7) San Antonio Spurs (+220)
Line: Nuggets by 6. O/U: 209.
Schultz: Nikola Jokic has been dominant in his first playoff series, most notably with a 43-12-9 effort in Game 6. Joker's versatility as a passer and scorer will only be amplified in a closeout game, as the San Antonio bigs have no answer for his ability to invert the floor. The Nuggets are also the deeper team, featuring eight players who average at least seven PPG. Do not discredit the altitude factor, either: Mike Malone's team ranks second in the league ATS at home -- and first in home winning percentage.
Pick: Nuggets -6
