Lakers vs Nuggets Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 March 2025
Mar 19, 2025, 4:01PM
The Los Angeles Lakers will sqaure off with the Denver Nuggets in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, starting at 1:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Jordan Goodwin, the Lakers are looking to overcome a Nuggets side that includes Michael Porter, Russell Westbrook and Aaron Gordon.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Lakers vs Nuggets game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's LA Lakers vs Denver NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Lakers a 69% chance of defeating the Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers vs Nuggets: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Lakers $1.48, Nuggets $2.75
- Line: Lakers -5.5 ($1.91), Nuggets +5.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 224 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Lakers at $1.48 and the Nuggets at $2.75.
The Lakers are 5.5-point favourites against the Nuggets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Nuggets (+5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 224 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Lakers and the Nuggets have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 224-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Lakers vs Nuggets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: LA Lakers at $1.48 with Bet365
- Line: Lakers -5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 224 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Lakers vs Nuggets best bets are based on complex modelling and gambling expertise to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
Lakers vs Nuggets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena this Thursday is the Lakers winning 114-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Lakers vs Nuggets: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Lakers and Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to commence at 1:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets
- Date: Thursday 20 March 2025
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our LA Lakers vs Denver predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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