Lakers vs. Nuggets line, picks: Advanced computer NBA model releases selections for Thursday's contest

The Los Angeles Lakers seek their third straight victory as they return from a 5-2 road trip to host the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. Tip-off at Staples center is set for 10 p.m. ET. Los Angeles is a five-point favorite in the latest Lakers vs. Nuggets odds at William Hill Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is 216.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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Now, it has set its sights on Lakers vs. Nuggets. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits almost 60 percent of the time! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.

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