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The Lakers are nearly a 3-1 favorite to beat the San Antonio Spurs in their Western Conference Playoff series. If game 7 were played on a neutral court in this series I would have this series at Pick em. The Lakers should be no better than –130 in this series. There is no way you can lay nearly $300 to return $100 on the Lakers in this series. San Antonio has shown the ability to take a game 7 on the road as they did against the Hornets. This is the best defensive team the Lakers have met in the playoffs. I think the Lakers will have their way early in this series but the Spurs will play their best later in the series. Greg Popovich will find a way to slow down the Lakers and force the Lakers to win this series in a half court set. Kobe Bryant and Derrick Fisher will have their hands full on the defensive end trying to slow down Ginobili and Parker. That could impact the Laker guards offensively in this series. The Lakers have been out rebounded by an average of 7 and giving the Spurs extra an 7 possessions could provide costly for the Lakers in this series. Again when you are in a game 5, 6 or 7 situation rebounding is crucial. .............