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.<\/p>\n
Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link<\/a> to sign up.<\/p>\n Nuggets vs. Lakers Predictions for Thursday<\/p>\n Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Nuggets 120, Lakers 114.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Nuggets (-203) Nuggets 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n Denver is 34-28-0 against the spread this season. Los Angeles has a 32-29-0 record against the spread this year.
\nTotal Pick: Under 238.5 (computer predicts 233.8 points)
\nPick ATS: Nuggets (-4.5)
\nRecent Nuggets vs. Lakers Matchups<\/p>\n
\nIn games they have played as at least 4.5-point favorites this season, the Nuggets are 15-15 against the spread.
\nDenver has hit the over in 38 of its 61 games with a set total (62.3%).
\nThe Nuggets have been favorites in 42 games this season and won 29 (69%) of those contests.
\nThis season, Denver has won 21 of its 28 games, or 75%, when favored by at least -203 on the moneyline.
\nLakers 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n
\nThe Lakers are 2-6 against the spread when an underdog by 4.5 points or more this year.
\nThe teams have combined to hit the over in 32 of Los Angeles’ 61 games with a set total.
\nThe Lakers have been the underdog on the moneyline 23 total times this season. They’ve finished 8-15 in those games.
\nLos Angeles has gone 2-6 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +167 or longer (25%).<\/p>\n