{"id":652706,"date":"2026-03-05T11:24:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T10:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=652706"},"modified":"2026-03-05T11:24:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T10:24:49","slug":"denver-nuggets-vs-los-angeles-lakers-prediction-odds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/denver-nuggets-vs-los-angeles-lakers-prediction-odds\/","title":{"rendered":"Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Picks and Odds for Thursday, March 5\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The NBA&rsquo;s Thursday slate winds down with the Denver Nuggets being hosts to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Nuggets are the fifth-seeded Western Conference team, who own a 38-24 win-loss record. They will enter the matchup on the back of a narrow win over the Utah Jazz. The Lakers, on the other hand, are seeded just a spot below the Nuggets. They are coming off a three-game winning streak.&nbsp;<\/p><p>The Nuggets are 5-point favorites to emerge victorious in the forthcoming encounter with moneyline at -205 and a total around 241.5 points. These NBA odds tonight suggest that the Nuggets are likely to put an end to the Lakers&rsquo; winning streak. We have got our Best Bet, a same-game parlay and a few player props for tonight&rsquo;s game.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Here&rsquo;s how we are betting the Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers tonight.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Bet for Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers&nbsp;<\/h2><p><strong>Best Bet:<\/strong> Denver Nuggets -5 (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-114<\/a>)<\/p><p><strong>Book<\/strong>: Best price at <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>FanDuel<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Our best bet for Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers is Los Angeles Lakers -5 (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-114<\/a>) against the spread.&nbsp;<\/p><p>The Denver Nuggets own a 16-12 win-loss record in the league, and they are coming off a win over the Jazz. The Nikola Jokic-led side slid to the second spot in terms of offense after being replaced by the Boston Celtics, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/stats\/teams\/advanced?dir=A&amp;sort=DEF_RATING\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>while remaining in the middle of the rack defensively<\/a>. The Lakers, on the other hand, are tenth in terms of offensive rating, whereas their defense puts them in the 22nd spot.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Not only this, but if we look at their recent form, both teams haven&rsquo;t been able to do much considering they have won five of their last ten games.&nbsp;<\/p><p>The spread at Nuggets -5 fits the hosts well considering their elite offense and a slight edge in terms of defense. They cover well in such spots.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Considering their better offense, defense and homecourt advantage, we are laying Nuggets -5 (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-114<\/a>) as our best bet.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Same-Game Parlay Picks for Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers&nbsp;<\/h2><p><strong>3-Leg SGP (Safer)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leg 1: Nikola Jokic Over 29.5 points&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leg 2: Jamal Murray Over 25.5 points&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leg 3: Nikola Jokic Over 13.5 rebounds&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Combined odds: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+520&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>We have built this same-game parlay around the Denver Nuggets&rsquo; players dominating the game. Jokic is the leading scorer for the Nuggets. He would once again take the offensive charge for his side as Luka Doncic and Co. visit them. Murray is another reliable scorer who would shoulder his team&rsquo;s offensive duties, and take advantage of the Nuggets&rsquo; better on-court figures. In addition, we could also see the Joker taking control of the glass.&nbsp;<\/p><p>These legs are correlated considering if the Nuggets have the control of the game, their players would get more scoring opportunities. This way, they would have more volume, and they will achieve the numbers. Hence, this is our safer SGP option.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Odds and Top Player Props&nbsp;<\/h2><p>Here are the latest Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers odds from top sportsbooks. Shop around for the best NBA odds before locking in your bets.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Team&nbsp;<\/td><td>Spread&nbsp;<\/td><td>Moneyline&nbsp;<\/td><td>Total&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Los Angeles Lakers&nbsp;<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+5 (-106)<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+172<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>O 241.5 (-110)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Denver Nuggets&nbsp;<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-5 (-114)<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-205<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>U 241.5 (-110)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p><em>Odds from FanDuel, updated on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 3:33 am ET. 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First online real-money wager only; cashed-out or bonus-funded bets are excluded.            <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n            \n\n\n\n<\/p><p><strong>Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Top Player Prop Odds&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><p>Given how prop-heavy NBA betting is, we are also eyeing these player props for Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Luka Doncic Over 30.5 points (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-112<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Austin Reaves Over 18.5 points (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-125<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Christian Braun Over 12.5 points (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-106<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>These legs fit well into usage and volume. Luka Doncic is the leading league scorer for the season, and he would aim to give a tough fight to Nikola Jokic. We can expect Doncic to drop a strong offensive show against the Nuggets to make a case for the Lakers. In addition, Reaves, a highly promising player who has established his reliability this season, would be expected to shoulder scoring responsibility for his side on Thursday.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Apart from them, Braun averages around 11 points per game, and he would want to leverage the Nuggets&rsquo; advantage to come up with a good performance.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trends to Know for Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers<\/h2><p>Here are a few betting trends to keep in mind for Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers.&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Los Angeles Lakers are 4-6-0 ATS in their last ten games.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Nuggets have been 13-15-0 ATS at home this season.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over has hit the Lakers in 39 of their 62 games thus far.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest Injuries and NBA Injury Report for Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers&nbsp;<\/h2><p>Before betting this game, it&rsquo;s important to check the NBA injury report, as late scratches and minutes limits can swing spreads and totals in a hurry.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Team&nbsp;<\/td><td>Player&nbsp;<\/td><td>Injury&nbsp;<\/td><td>Status&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Denver Nuggets&nbsp;<\/td><td>Aaron Gordon&nbsp;<\/td><td>Hamstring&nbsp;<\/td><td>Out&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Denver Nuggets&nbsp;<\/td><td>Spencer Jones&nbsp;<\/td><td>Shoulder&nbsp;<\/td><td>Out&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Denver Nuggets&nbsp;<\/td><td>Tamar Bates&nbsp;<\/td><td>Foot&nbsp;<\/td><td>Out&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Denver Nuggets&nbsp;<\/td><td>Cameron Johnson&nbsp;<\/td><td>Ankle&nbsp;<\/td><td>Questionable&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Denver Nuggets&nbsp;<\/td><td>Peyton Watson&nbsp;<\/td><td>Hamstring&nbsp;<\/td><td>Out&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Los Angeles Lakers&nbsp;<\/td><td>Maxi Kleber&nbsp;<\/td><td>Back&nbsp;<\/td><td>Questionable&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p>In the NBA, late injury news and minutes restrictions have a huge impact on spreads and totals, so re-check the injury report and final inactives about an hour before tip-off.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What time is Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday?&nbsp;<\/h2><p>The Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers is scheduled to tip off at 10:00 pm ET on March 5.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where will Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers be played?&nbsp;<\/h2><p>The Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers will be played at Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can I watch Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers on TV and live stream?&nbsp;<\/h2><p>The Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers will be available on Amazon Prime Video, SportsNet LA. The live stream, on the other hand, will be accessible on Fubo and NBA League Pass.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Detail<\/td><td>Information<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Date&nbsp;<\/td><td>Thursday, March 5, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Time&nbsp;<\/td><td>10:00 pm ET<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Venue&nbsp;<\/td><td>Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TV \/ Live Stream&nbsp;<\/td><td>Amazon Prime Video, SportsNet LA, NBA League Pass, Fubo<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related NBA Betting Articles&nbsp;<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/prediction\/nba-predictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Today&rsquo;s NBA picks and predictions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/best-nba-betting-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Best NBA Betting sites<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-global mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The NBA&rsquo;s Thursday slate winds down with the Denver Nuggets being hosts to the Los Angeles Lakers. 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