Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction, Preview and Odds - 03/14/2025

Game Time: 9:30 pm ET, Friday, March 14, 2025

Venue:  Ball Arena, Denver, CO

Where to Watch:  NBA TV

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Lakers +13.5, Nuggets -13.5; Over/Under:  233.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Lakers +13.5, Nuggets -13.5; Over/Under:  233.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Lakers +13.5, Nuggets -13.5; Over/Under:  233.5 points

Los Angeles Lakers:  40-23 (1st place, Pacific Division)

Denver Nuggets:  42-24 (2nd place, Northwest Division)

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Los Angeles Lakers:  8-2 last 10

Denver Nuggets:  5-5 last 10

The Lakers are entering this game with a 40-23 record overall this season and they are 15-16 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Boston Celtics and the Brooklyn Nets, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Milwaukee Bucks still to be played on Thursday night. In their game against the Nets, Gabe Vincent led the team in points in that game with 24 while Luka Dončić was next on the team with 22 points. Luka Dončić led the team in assists in that game with 12 while Luka Dončić led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 43.5% from the field, 47.5% from 3-point range, and 78.9% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 112.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.1 PPG against them. The Lakers have an ATS record of 35-27-1 this season and their O/U record is 29-34.

The Nuggets are entering this game with a 42-24 record overall this season and they are 22-10 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Nikola Jokić led the team in points in that game with 34 while Russell Westbrook was next on the team with 19 points. Jamal Murray led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Michael Porter Jr. led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 40.4% from the field, 23.3% from 3-point range, and 72.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 121.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 116.6 PPG against them. The Nuggets have an ATS record of 32-33-1 this season and their O/U record is 38-28.

The current betting odds have the Nuggets listed as a 13.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Nuggets have looked really good in their games this season with their 42-24 record overall which has them right near the top of the West and in a playoff spot. They have also looked great on their home court with their 22-10 home record this season. Meanwhile, the Lakers have looked really good in their games this season with their 40-23 record overall which has them in the top half of the West and in a playoff spot. They were on a really hot run over the last few weeks, but now they are starting to cool off as they are dealing with some key injuries, including an injury to LeBron James which has kept him out of some games. They haven't been a good road team this season either with their 15-16 road record. They are 8-2 in their last 10 games, but now they have lost 2 games in a row and are coming off a really bad loss to the Nets. They aren't in a great situation here either since they are playing this game on a back-to-back and have a tough game against the Bucks on Thursday. The Nuggets haven't looked that great lately as they are 5-5 in their last 10 games and are coming off a bad loss on their home court to the Timberwolves in their last one, but they will be looking to bounce back here and they can take advantage of this banged up Lakers team that is starting to cool off as they are missing key players. The Nuggets are also rested so this is a great situation for them to bounce back at home. The best way to place a bet here is on the Nuggets to cover the spread in this game. 

Lakers Nuggets Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, March 14, 2025 (9:30 pm ET start time) is Nuggets 134 Lakers 112.

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Los Angeles Lakers: 6-12 ATS when playing their 2nd road game in 2 days. 26-18 OVER after 2 or more consecutive losses. 45-29 OVER versus poor defensive teams - allowing 116+ points/game. 28-8 OVER when playing their 3rd road game in 5 days.

Denver Nuggets: 15-7 ATS off an upset loss as a home favorite. 5-1 ATS off a home blowout loss of 20 points or more. 19-10 ATS revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a home favorite. 25-18 OVER as a favorite of 10 or more points. 

Los Angeles Lakers:  L. Doncic (PG) Day To Day - Ankle. J. Hayes (C) Out - Knee. L. James (SF) Out - Leg. R. Hachimura (PF) Out - Knee. M. Kleber (PF) Out - Foot.

Denver Nuggets:  A. Gordon (PF) Day To Day - Calf. J. Strawther (SG) Out - Knee. D. Holmes (PF) Out For Season - Achilles.

"I think it was a very low-level communication game for our team. I don't think being short-handed is an excuse for how we played basketball tonight." - JJ Redick after his team’s loss against the Nets in their game on Monday.

"I want to win every game. I don't think any loss is really easy for the stomach. When someone beats you so many times in a row, it's something you need to figure it out. You need to think about it." - Nikola Jokic after their loss against the Timberwolves in their game on Wednesday.

PG Luka Doncic

SG Austin Reaves

SF Jordan Goodwin

PF Jarred Vanderbilt

C Dorian Finney-Smith

PG Jamal Murray

SG Christian Braun

SF Michael Porter Jr.

PF Peyton Watson

C Nikola Jokic

PPG: L. Dončić (26.9)

APG: L. James (8.5)

Reb/G: L. Dončić (8.4)

PPG: N. Jokić (29)

APG: N. Jokić (10.4)

Reb/G: N. Jokić (12.9)

Coaches:

Los Angeles Lakers: JJ Redick (1st season)

Denver Nuggets: Michael Malone (10th season)