The Los Angeles Lakers (37-24) are underdogs (+4.5) as they attempt to extend a three-game winning streak when they visit the Denver Nuggets (38-24) at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Ball Arena. The contest airs on Amazon Prime Video and SportsNet LA.

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Nuggets vs. Lakers Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Nuggets 120, Lakers 114.

Moneyline Pick: Nuggets (-203)
Total Pick: Under 238.5 (computer predicts 233.8 points)
Pick ATS: Nuggets (-4.5)
Recent Nuggets vs. Lakers Matchups

Nuggets 2025-26 Betting Trends

Denver is 34-28-0 against the spread this season.
In games 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 been favorites in 42 games this season and won 29 (69%) of those contests.
This season, Denver has won 21 of its 28 games, or 75%, when favored by at least -203 on the moneyline.
Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends

Los Angeles has a 32-29-0 record against the spread this year.
The Lakers are 2-6 against the spread when an underdog by 4.5 points or more this year.
The teams have combined to hit the over in 32 of Los Angeles’ 61 games with a set total.
The Lakers have been the underdog on the moneyline 23 total times this season. They’ve finished 8-15 in those games.
Los Angeles has gone 2-6 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +167 or longer (25%).

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Nuggets vs. Lakers Injury Report

Nuggets

Nuggets:

Peyton Watson: Out (Hamstring),

Cameron Johnson: Day-To-Day (Ankle),

Spencer Jones: Day-To-Day (Shoulder),

Aaron Gordon: Out (Hamstring)

Lakers

Lakers: None

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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