| MATCHUP | Denver Nuggets | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 41-26 | 41-25 |
| Spread | -2.5 -110 | +2.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -142 | +120 |
| Total | Over 244.5 (-112) | Under 244.5 (-108) |
| Where | crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA | |
| When | Saturday, March 14, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | ABC | |
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets beat the Rockets and Spurs and play the 76ers next. The Nuggets have split their last 12 games.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 120.3 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 116.7 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 28.9 points and 12.5 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 25.4 points and 4.4 rebounds. Aaron Gordon is the third double-digit scorer, and Peyton Watson is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 39 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Timberwolves and Bulls and play the Rockets next. The Lakers have won 17 of their last 26 games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 116 points on 49.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.3 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 32.5 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 23.5 points and 4.7 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.2 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last six home games.
- The Nuggets have lost four of their last five games as road favorites following a win.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last six home games.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as favorites following a win.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Lakers have lost eight of their last nine games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Nuggets have won nine of their last 11 road games following a road win.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as home underdogs against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nuggets’ last 10 road games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Lakers’ last four night games against Western Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Deandre Ayton ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (66.9%) this season.
- LeBron James ranks 3rd in the league for fast break points (256) this season.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Cameron Johnson ranks 16th amongst qualified players for 3P% (41.0%) this season.
- Tim Hardaway Jr. ranks 17th amongst qualified players for 3P% (41.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 29th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (84.2).
- The Lakers rank 2nd in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (59.1%).
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.0).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.1%).
Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
Maxi Kleber is out for the Lakers.
The Nuggets will be without Peyton Watson.
Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
A healthy Lakers team at home as an underdog is intriguing, but the Nuggets are healthy as well and there’s far more upside with this group. We saw the Nuggets beat the Lakers earlier this month. The Lakers are also 2-12 SU and ATS in their last 14 games as an underdog. I trust a healthy Nuggets squad more in this spot. I’ll lay the bucket.