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The Los Angeles Lakers (41-25) are slight underdogs (by 3 points) to build on a six-game home winning streak when they host the Denver Nuggets (41-26) on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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Nuggets vs. Lakers Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final result of Lakers 118, Nuggets 117.
- Moneyline Pick: Lakers (+128)
- Total Pick: Under 244.5 (computer predicts 234.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Lakers (+3)
Recent Nuggets vs. Lakers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2026 | Nuggets | -4.5 | 241.5 | -175 | +146 | 120-113 DEN |
| 1/20/2026 | Lakers | -3.5 | 228.5 | -160 | +135 | 115-107 LAL |
| 3/19/2025 | Lakers | -5.5 | 223.5 | -211 | +176 | 120-108 LAL |
| 3/14/2025 | Nuggets | -15.5 | 229.5 | -1205 | +740 | 131-126 DEN |
| 2/22/2025 | Nuggets | -6.5 | 244 | -256 | +207 | 123-100 LAL |
| 11/23/2024 | Lakers | -3.5 | 236 | -167 | +140 | 127-102 DEN |
Nuggets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Denver's ATS record is 38-29-0 this season.
- The Nuggets have an 18-17 record against the spread when favored by 3 points or more this season.
- A total of 41 of Denver's 66 games with a set total have hit the over (62.1%).
- The Nuggets have been favorites in 45 games this season and won 31 (68.9%) of those contests.
- Denver has a record of 27-9, a 75% win rate, when it's favored by -154 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Los Angeles' ATS record is 36-30-0 this year.
- The Lakers have a 5-11 record against the spread this season when an underdog by 3 points or more.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 34 of Los Angeles' 66 games with a set total.
- The Lakers have won 10 of the 26 games they were the moneyline underdog this season (38.5%).
- Los Angeles has gone 4-9 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +128 or longer (30.8%).
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Nuggets vs. Lakers Injury Report
Nuggets
Nuggets:
Aaron Gordon: Probable (Hamstring),
Jamal Murray: Probable (Ankle),
Peyton Watson: Out (Hamstring)
Lakers
Lakers:
Jaxson Hayes: Probable (Back),
Maxi Kleber: Out (Back)
Nuggets vs. Lakers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, March 14, 2026
- Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ABC
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
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