Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets Preview & Picks – Back Nuggets For NBA Cover

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  • Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets picks for Thursday, March 5
  • Game is taking place at Ball Arena
  • Preview, predictions, stats & form
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Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets Preview & Picks

Denver are tipped to cover as they win this clash of Western Conference rivals.

The Nuggets have been in inconsistent form, but it has been months since the Lakers last covered in the role of betting underdog.

  • Los Angeles Lakers have failed to cover in their last 11 games as a betting underdog
  • Denver Nuggets are 4-2 in the last 6 meetings at the Ball Arena
  • The Under has cashed in 7 of the previous 10 meetings

Head To Head

  • Los Angeles Lakers lead the all-time series 142-92
  • Los Angeles Lakers won 115-107 when the two teams last met on January 20

Los Angeles Lakers Form

Los Angeles head to Denver on an improved run of form, having answered a three-game losing skid with a three-game win streak.

The Lakers returned from the All-Star break with a 125-122 victory over the LA Clippers, but failed to build on that as they dropped their next three.

They were beaten 111-89 by Boston and 110-109 by Orlando at home, before heading out on the road for a 113-110 loss in Phoenix.

Los Angeles stopped the rot in the Bay Area as they took down Golden State, 129-101, and they were able to back that up at home.

The Lakers ended last week with a 128-104 blowout of Sacramento, and then began this week with a 110-101 success against New Orleans.

Denver Nuggets Form

Denver come into this game on an underwhelming run, having not recorded back-to-back wins since late January and having lost eight of their 13 games since the start of February.

The Nuggets lost three straight to start last month, falling 121-111 to Oklahoma City, 124-121 to Detroit and 134-127 to New York, before failing to back up a 136-120 win in Chicago as they lost 119-117 to Cleveland.

They answered with a 122-116 win against Memphis, and then rebounded from a 115-114 loss at the LA Clippers with a 157-103 demolition of the Trail Blazers in Portland.

Denver again failed to build on a win, losing 127-117 at Golden State, and then dropped back-to-back games after a 103-84 win over Boston, losing 127-121 to Oklahoma City and 117-108 to Minnesota.

The Nuggets did avoid a third straight defeat however, as they beat Utah 128-125 on the road on Monday.

Verdict

Denver’s recent form does not inspire a huge amount of confidence, but Los Angeles’ recent record as an underdog makes for ugly reading.

The Lakers have not covered as a dog since December 14, so we lean towards the Nuggets.

Best Bet1: Denver -5.0 Spread @-111.11 at Stake.us - 3 Units
Best Bet2: Under 240.5 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 3 Units
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