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The Los Angeles Lakers (37-24) will look to build on a three-game winning streak when they hit the road to play the Denver Nuggets (38-24) on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Ball Arena as 4.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 10 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video and SportsNet LA.
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Nuggets vs. Lakers Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Nuggets 120, Lakers 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Nuggets (-175)
- Total Pick: Under 241.5 (computer predicts 233.8 points)
- Pick ATS: Nuggets (-4.5)
Recent Nuggets vs. Lakers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/20/2026 | Lakers | -3.5 | 228.5 | -160 | +135 | 115-107 LAL |
| 3/19/2025 | Lakers | -5.5 | 223.5 | -211 | +176 | 120-108 LAL |
| 3/14/2025 | Nuggets | -15.5 | 229.5 | -1205 | +740 | 131-126 DEN |
| 2/22/2025 | Nuggets | -6.5 | 244 | -256 | +207 | 123-100 LAL |
| 11/23/2024 | Lakers | -3.5 | 236 | -167 | +140 | 127-102 DEN |
Nuggets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Denver is 34-28-0 against the spread this season.
- When they have played as at least 4.5-point favorites this season, the Nuggets are 15-15 against the spread.
- Denver has hit the over in 38 of its 61 games with a set total (62.3%).
- The Nuggets have entered the game as favorites 42 times this season and won 29, or 69%, of those games.
- This season, Denver has won 22 of its 30 games, or 73.3%, when favored by at least -175 on the moneyline.
Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Los Angeles is 32-29-0 against the spread this season.
- The Lakers are 2-6 against the spread when an underdog by 4.5 points or more this season.
- Los Angeles' games have hit the over 32 out of 61 times (52.5%).
- The Lakers have an 8-15 record in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 34.8% of those games).
- Los Angeles has gone 2-6 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +146 or longer (25%).
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Nuggets vs. Lakers Injury Report
Nuggets
Nuggets:
Peyton Watson: Out (Hamstring),
Aaron Gordon: Out (Hamstring),
Cameron Johnson: Questionable (Ankle),
Spencer Jones: Out (Shoulder)
Lakers
Lakers:
Maxi Kleber: Questionable (Back)
Nuggets vs. Lakers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Game time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Amazon Prime Video and SportsNet LA
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Arena: Ball Arena
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