The Denver Nuggets (51-24) will be hosting the New Orleans Pelicans (38-38) in a Western Conference battle on Thursday night at 10 p.m. ET. Denver is a 5.5-point favorite at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 226.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds4page). 

Before making any Pelicans vs. Nuggets picks, you NEED to check out the NBA predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. The model enters Week 24 of the 2022-23 NBA season a stunning 70-36 on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $2,900. Anyone following it has seen HUGE returns!

The model knows Denver center Nikola Jokic is an impact player. Jokic does everything on the floor, displaying outstanding playmaking skills and scoring ability. The five-time All-Star selection has superb court vision and is a force on the glass. Jokic is second in the NBA in rebounds (11.9) and fourth in assists (9.9) with 24.9 points per game. In his last game, he had 25 points, 17 boards, and 12 assists. 

The model also knows New Orleans forward Brandon Ingram is a smooth three-level scorer in the frontcourt. Ingram has a knack for creating space due to his length and shot-making ability. The Duke product averages 24.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game. On March 28 against the Golden State Warriors, Ingram dropped 26 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. 

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

So who wins Pelicans vs. Nuggets? And which side of the spread hits over 60% of simulations? Join SportsLine now to find out, all from the model that has crushed its top-rated NBA picks against the spread!