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.<\/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 contest expects a final tally of Nuggets 120, Lakers 114.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Nuggets (-199) Nuggets 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n Denver’s ATS record is 34-28-0 this season. Los Angeles has a 32-29-0 record against the spread this season.
\nTotal Pick: Under 240.5 (computer predicts 233.8 points)
\nPick ATS: Nuggets (-4.5)
\nRecent Nuggets vs. Lakers Matchups<\/p>\n
\nThe Nuggets have a 15-15 record against the spread this season when favored by 4.5 points or more.
\nDenver’s games have gone over the point total in 38 out of 61 opportunities (62.3%).
\nThe Nuggets have won 29, or 69%, of the 42 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
\nThis season, Denver has won 21 of its 28 games, or 75%, when favored by at least -199 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 season.
\nOf Los Angeles’ 61 games with a set total, 32 have hit the over (52.5%).
\nThe Lakers have been the moneyline underdog 23 total times this season. They’ve gone 8-15 in those games.
\nWhen playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +166 or longer, Los Angeles has gone 2-6 (25%).<\/p>\n