Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks - NBA
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The Denver Nuggets (41-26) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (41-25) in an NBA 2025-26 matchup on Saturday, March 14, at Crypto.com Arena.
Denver and Los Angeles have split their two head-to-head encounters this season, with each team securing a hard-fought victory. The Lakers notched a 115-107 triumph in January, while the Nuggets responded with a 120-113 win earlier this month.
The Lakers have been streaking recently, stringing together a four-game winning streak. They are fresh off a 142-130 win over the Chicago Bulls, moving into third place in the Western Conference.
Luka Doncic was explosive in that win, putting up a massive stat line of 51 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists. It marks his first 50-point game in a Lakers uniform.
The Nuggets are also building momentum, entering the contest on a two-game winning streak of their own. They recently showcased their resilience by erasing a 20-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs, 136-131.
Jamal Murray poured in 39 points, while Nikola Jokic produced 31 points, 20 rebounds, and 12 assists. The Nuggets have beaten the Spurs and the Houston Rockets in the last two games.
The Nuggets have Peyton Watson out, while Murray and Aaron Gordon are both listed as probable.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Form
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Los Angeles Lakers against Denver Nuggets : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
M. Smart
A. Reaves
L. James
C. Braun
J. Murray
C. Johnson
A. Gordon
Substitutes
K. Bufkin
D. Knecht
L. Kennard
B. James
J. Laravia
D. Timme
A. Thiero
J. Vanderbilt
R. Hachimura
J. Strawther
J. Pickett
T. Jones
D. Roddy
S. Jones
Los Angeles Lakers - Denver Nuggets Key Points
- The Lakers are coming off a 142-130 win against the Chicago Bulls.
- The Lakers have won their last four games.
- Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is coming off a 51-point game.
- The Nuggets have lost four of their last eight games.
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Our Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
The Nuggets and Lakers have traded blows in their meetings this season, but the latter has been on an absolute roll with their recent four-game winning streak. Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is also fresh off a 51-point performance, giving him much momentum heading into Saturday.
Plus, the Lakers are 22-12 at home, giving them another advantage. The Nuggets are still the slight favorites, but look for the Lakers to keep this game close. Our prediction for the Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets match is: Lakers (+2.5) cover the spread.
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