The Los Angeles Lakers (37-24) will look to build on a three-game winning streak when they hit the road to take on the Denver Nuggets (38-24) on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Ball Arena as 4.5-point underdogs. The contest 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 projection model for this contest expects a final tally of Nuggets 120, Lakers 114.

Moneyline Pick: Nuggets (-199)
Total Pick: Under 240.5 (computer predicts 233.8 points)
Pick ATS: Nuggets (-4.5)
Recent Nuggets vs. Lakers Matchups

Nuggets 2025-26 Betting Trends

Denver’s ATS record is 34-28-0 this season.
The Nuggets have a 15-15 record against the spread this season when favored by 4.5 points or more.
Denver’s games have gone over the point total in 38 out of 61 opportunities (62.3%).
The Nuggets have won 29, or 69%, of the 42 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
This season, Denver has won 21 of its 28 games, or 75%, when favored by at least -199 on the moneyline.
Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends

Los Angeles has a 32-29-0 record against the spread this season.
The Lakers are 2-6 against the spread when an underdog by 4.5 points or more this season.
Of Los Angeles’ 61 games with a set total, 32 have hit the over (52.5%).
The Lakers have been the moneyline underdog 23 total times this season. They’ve gone 8-15 in those games.
When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +166 or longer, Los Angeles has gone 2-6 (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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