The Nuggets will play the Lakers on Saturday, March 14th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:40 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Be sure to catch the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers when they matchup on Saturday, March 14th, 2026. Putting the finishing touches on a season record matters now more than ever, as teams want to lock in their playoff seeds as soon as possible. Use the following insights to analyze this matchup before you bet on it. Be sure to look at the best point spread, total, and moneylines from our sportsbook partners below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Denver Nuggets start this game with a 94.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking. Their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, currently possesses a 93.33 ranking. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets currently have a 23-13 away team record. That record puts them 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers hit the hardwood boasting a 22-12 record as a home team. They now stand 5th in the league for home team wins for the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Denver Nuggets currently stand 1st (120.6) for average points scored per game. The Los Angeles Lakers now rank 9th, averaging 116.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.5 points against the Denver Nuggets per game so far this season. That result ranks them 10th in the league. The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 13th in the league for points scored against them. On average, the Los Angeles Lakers have allowed 115.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Denver Nuggets have a 6-5 Western Northwest Division division record. The home team, the Los Angeles Lakers, tip-off with a 8-7 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Denver Nuggets have a 41-26 overall standing, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 41-25 overall record.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Denver Nuggets be takin' on the Los Angeles Lakers...in a crucial battle for playoff seedin' on Saturday, March 14th...These late season matchups be determinin' who will rise to glory...
With a 41-26 record, the Nuggets be seekin' to plunder victory...While the Lakers, standin' at 41-25, be lookin' to defend their turf...In the Western Northwest Division, the Nuggets be holdin' a 6-5 record...The Lakers, in the Western Pacific Division, be boastin' an 8-7 record...
The Nuggets be scorin' an average of 120.6 points per game...While the Lakers be trailin' with an average of 116.3 points...Dig into each team's standings below...Review the best point spread, total line, and moneyline for this matchup below from our sports betting partners...Also be sure to look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players...Arrr, may the best team emerge victorious on the court!
Best Nuggets at Lakers Odds
| Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite Denver Nuggets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite Denver Nuggets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Denver Nuggets are -1.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Lakers are +1.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 244.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 244.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Denver Nuggets are the -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Los Angeles Lakers are the +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
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Nuggets
Lakers
3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | -1.5 -115+1.5 -105 |
Underdog Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +1.5 Los Angeles Lakers underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -1.5 Denver Nuggets favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers Prop Bets
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Nuggets
Lakers
Game to Overtime
3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | Yes +1300No -5000Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 123.5 o -110123.5 u -118Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 121.5 o -118121.5 u -110Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points Scored
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 15.5 o -13015.5 u -105Bet |
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Austin Reaves
Points Scored
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -130Bet |
Bruce Brown Jr
Points Scored
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
Cameron Johnson
Points Scored
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 10.5 o +10510.5 u -140Bet |
Christian Braun
Points Scored
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
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Deandre Ayton
Points Scored
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 9.5 o -1459.5 u +105Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points Scored
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 25.5 o -11025.5 u -120Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points Scored
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 5.5 o -1255.5 u -105Bet |
Jonas Valanciunas
Points Scored
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 5.5 o -1055.5 u -125Bet |
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LeBron James
Points Scored
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -105Bet |
Luka Doncic
Points Scored
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 31.5 o -12531.5 u -110Bet |
Luke Kennard
Points Scored
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
Marcus Smart
Points Scored
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 7.5 o -1357.5 u +100Bet |
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Nikola Jokic
Points Scored
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 28.5 o -12028.5 u -110Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet |
Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 10.5 o -13010.5 u -105Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 23.5 o -13023.5 u -105Bet |
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Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 29.5 o -11529.5 u -115Bet |
Christian Braun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 19.5 o -13019.5 u -105Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 37.5 o -11037.5 u -120Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 9.5 o -1189.5 u -115Bet |
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LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 31.5 o -11031.5 u -118Bet |
Nikola Jokic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 52.5 o -11852.5 u -110Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at LAL 3/14/26 8:40pm EDT | 12.5 o -13012.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Denver Nuggets | 50 | 28 | 0.641 | +12.0 | 25-13 | 25-15 | 9-5 | 32-16 | 121.6 | 116.8 | +4.8 | W8 | 9-1 |
| y - Los Angeles Lakers | 50 | 28 | 0.641 | +12.0 | 26-12 | 24-16 | 8-7 | 30-18 | 116.7 | 115.2 | +1.5 | L2 | 7-3 |
Denver Nuggets & Los Angeles Lakers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Denver Nuggets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Nuggets | +1200 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +30000 Bet |
Denver Nuggets & Los Angeles Lakers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Game
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