{"id":658252,"date":"2026-03-14T17:12:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T17:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/658252\/"},"modified":"2026-03-14T17:12:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T17:12:18","slug":"nuggets-vs-lakers-prediction-picks-odds-for-tonights-nba-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/658252\/","title":{"rendered":"Nuggets vs Lakers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight\u2019s NBA Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The stars will be out in Hollywood as LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and the Los Angeles Lakers host Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena.<\/p>\n

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My Nuggets vs. Lakers predictions expect the visiting team to cover the spread, with Nikola Jokic picking apart the pitiful defense of Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

Here are my free NBA picks<\/a> for this powerhouse showdown on Saturday, March 14.<\/p>\n

Nuggets vs Lakers predictionNuggets vs Lakers best bet: Nuggets -3 (-110)<\/p>\n

DeAndre Ayton\u2019s<\/a> pitiful 117.1 defensive rating ranks 32nd among 40 centers averaging at least 27 minutes per game.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He won\u2019t have any answer for the size and physicality of the Denver Nuggets<\/a>‘ frontcourt, who will feast down low.<\/p>\n

The Los Angeles Lakers lack\u00a0quality defenders to throw at Nikola Jokic<\/a>, Jamal Murray<\/a>, and a cast of capable 3-point shooters.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Expect plenty of drive-and-kick opportunities for Murray to feed teammates and some quality looks in the lane as Aaron Gordon<\/a> and Jokic pull interior defenders out to the perimeter.<\/p>\n

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Denver has unlimited ways to score and pull away tonight.<\/p>\n

Nuggets vs Lakers same-game parlay<\/p>\n

Denver has played in plenty of high-scoring games, going 26-10 to the Over on the road. The Lakers are 20-14 to the Over at home, and will do their fair share of scoring against a Nuggets defense ranked 22nd.<\/p>\n

Jokic has been so effective stuffing the stat sheet that his odds to record a triple-double are down at -150.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s recorded one in three straight, four of his last five, and six of his last 10. Joker has reached the statistical milestone in three straight head-to-head matchups, and he\u2019s averaged 22.9 points, 13 rebounds, and 8.8 assists over his last 10 matchups against his pal Luka Doncic.<\/p>\n

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Nuggets vs Lakers SGP<\/p>\n

Nikola Jokic triple-double<\/p>\n

Our “from downtown” SGP: Stars shine brightest<\/p>\n

Luka Doncic<\/a> recorded a 51\/10\/9 line in his last outing, narrowly missing a second straight triple-double. He\u2019s got seven on the season, including one of two games against Denver.<\/p>\n

I expect him to be at his best against a Nuggets team that ranks 23rd in defensive rating (119.9) across its last five games.<\/p>\n

LeBron James<\/a> returned from a three-game absence and went for 18\/7\/7 against the Chicago Bulls. He\u2019s recorded two games with double-digit boards and 11 with double-digit dimes.<\/p>\n

Double-doubles haven\u2019t been easy to come by for King James, but Luka Doncic will need help to keep pace with the Nuggets\u2019 top-rated offense.<\/p>\n

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Nuggets vs Lakers SGP<\/p>\n

Nikola Jokic triple-double<\/p>\n

Luka Doncic triple-double<\/p>\n

LeBron James double-double<\/p>\n

Nuggets vs Lakers odds<\/p>\n

Spread: Nuggets -3 | Lakers +3<\/p>\n

Moneyline: Nuggets -155 | Lakers +130<\/p>\n

Over\/Under: Over 245.5 | Under 245.5<\/p>\n

Nuggets vs Lakers betting trend to know<\/p>\n

The Denver Nuggets have hit the game total Over in 35 of their last 50 away games (+18.53 Units \/ 34% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends<\/a> for Nuggets vs. Lakers.<\/p>\n

How to watch Nuggets vs Lakers<\/p>\n

Location<\/p>\n

Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA<\/p>\n

Date<\/p>\n

Saturday, March 14, 2026<\/p>\n

Tip-off<\/p>\n

8:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

TV<\/p>\n

ABC<\/p>\n

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