NBA : Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Odds & Prediction

Game Info: March 14, 2025 9:30PM EST @ Ball Arena 

The Los Angeles Lakers facing off against the Denver Nuggets is what they all have been waiting for, and it is at Ball Arena, super high stakes on the line, to prove $100 million denver’s very much dominating other western Conference rivals at the moment. In recent meetings, the upper hand flaunts in these scores when they come up with their potent offensive arsenal. Meanwhile, the Lakers won’t find it easy even trying to upturn their fortunes after struggling through their latest games. With both teams putting very critical injuries down to death and efficiency, this is now another crucial factor in finding out who wins. So expect an intense showdown as Denver aims to cover the spread while Los Angeles fights to carry out an upset.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Lakers 6.88 , Nuggets 1.11

Spread: Lakers +14 , Nuggets -14

Over/Under: 232.5

Team Recent Performance

Los Angeles Lakers

The March 14 game with the Bucks ended as Lakers fell 106-126, 6-point underdogs, and went over the total of 226.5. Their loss to the Nets 108-111 as a 5.5-point favorite on 11 March took the game over 217.5. Prior to those losses, they were beaten 101-111 by the Celtics under 225.5, as 6.5-point underdogs on March 9. On March 7, they defeated the Knicks, 113-109, as 2.5-point favorites, and stayed under 231.5. As 7.5 points above the spread, they won against the Pelicans on March 5 by a decisive score of 136-115, going over the 228.5.

Denver Nuggets

The Nuggets suffered a setback against the Timberwolves, going down by 20 points due to an unsuccessful cover of 1.5 points and an under of 233. On March 11, they edged out the Thunder 140-127; however, the negative differential lay at 9.5 points, and the totals went over 240.5. On March 10, they went under 242 with a 7.5-point loss to the Thunder, ending up 103-127. On March 8, they seized a high-scoring thriller against the Suns 149-141, unsuccessfully, however, to cover 9-point spreads, and went over 242. On March 6, they defeated the Kings 116-110, not covering as 8.5-point favorites and going under 235.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The Nuggets have been running rampant in the recent head-to-head encounters between the two teams, winning 8 out of the last 10 matches against the Lakers. In terms of spread, the Nuggets outperformed the Lakers-6-4 compared to 4-6. They both displayed some struggle in hitting the total as they combine for a mere 2-8 for the over/under record. Denver outgains Los Angeles on average, with 112.7 points scored compared to 108.4 scored by the Lakers. Halftime scoring averages favor the Lakers, however, 58.1 points to the Nuggets’ 53.9. Little seconds also favor the Nuggets in terms of effectiveness shooting 49.17% FG compared to 48.44% of the Lakers. In terms of rebounding, the Denver Nuggets lead with 46.2 against the 38.8 of Los Angeles. Besides, they have shown more prowess beyond the arc, sinking 124 shots out of 337 attempts, while the Lakers only made 103 out of 307 attempts. Average per game stands at 7.8 per team, compared to 6.3 per game for the Nuggets.

Team Injuries Update

Los Angeles Lakers

Maxi Kleber (SF, foot), Jaxson Hayes (C, knee), and Rui Hachimura (SF, knee) are out. Cam Reddish (SG, personal) is doubtful. Austin Reaves (PG, calf) is probable.

Denver Nuggets

Aaron Gordon (SF, calf) and DaRon Holmes (SF, Achilles) are out.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Denver Nuggets will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 232.5.

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