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Apr 17, 2026
2025-26 NBA Playoff Betting Report: Bettors Iffy on 'Banged-Up Lakers'
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Bookmakers in Vegas and across the nation have the same conundrum every year when it comes to NBA playoff odds: They want the Lakers to be good but not too good. Win a series or two, maybe three, and preferably in six or seven games each time. Then get out of the way. So as the playoffs commence Saturday, a banged-up Lakers outfit isn’t necessarily ideal. "The goal is for the Lakers to be around long enough to keep bettors involved but not win the championship. It’s always a little bit of a swea
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