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The Denver Nuggets are seeking payback on two fronts when they host the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. The Nuggets (14-11) wilted in the second half of a 114-93 loss to Los Angeles 10 days ago and were denied a trip to the NBA Finals last season by LeBron James and Co. The Lakers (21-6) are riding a season-high seven-game winning streak, although their latest victory was the first in four games that did not go beyond regulation. 

Tip-off from the Ball Center in Denver is set for 10 p.m. ET. William Hill Sportsbook lists Los Angeles as a three-point favorite, while the over-under is 217 in the latest Lakers vs. Nuggets odds. Before making any Nuggets vs. Lakers picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times, and it returned over $5,000 in profit on its top-rated NBA picks last season. The model is also up more than $8,300 on top-rated NBA picks over the past two-plus seasons. Dating back to last season, it enters Week 8 of the 2020-21 NBA schedule on a stunning 79-46 roll on top-rated NBA picks against the spread. Anybody who has followed it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Lakers vs. Nuggets. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Now, here are several NBA odds and betting trends for Nuggets vs. Lakers:

  • Lakers vs. Nuggets spread: Lakers -3
  • Lakers vs. Nuggets over-under: 217 points
  • Lakers vs. Nuggets money line: Lakers -150, Denver +130
  • LAL: The Lakers are averaging 11 made 3-pointers to rank 26th in the league
  • DEN: The Nuggets are fourth in the NBA in scoring at 115.2 points per game

Why the Lakers can cover

Slow starts have become a serious area of concern for the Lakers, who have trailed by double digits in each of their last three games and fell behind by 20 points in the first quarter vs. Memphis. However, the Nuggets don't need a reminder of how Los Angeles can turn on the jets. In their previous matchup, the Lakers outscored Denver 68-35 in the second half and finished the game on a 46-18 run.

Forward Anthony Davis sat out back-to-back overtime wins over Oklahoma City due to a sore Achilles but showed no ill effects against the Grizzlies. He knocked down 16-of-27 shots en route to a game-high 35 points and just missed a double-double with nine rebounds. Davis was limited to just 13 points vs. Denver earlier this month but bounced back with a 30-point game two nights later.

Why the Nuggets can cover

Center Nikola Jokic had a span of nine consecutive double-doubles snapped when he managed only 13 points and nine rebounds in the last meeting against the Lakers. It was an atypical performance sandwiched between 50 and 47-point outings for Jokic, who was one assist shy of a triple-double in Friday's two-point win over Oklahoma City. He is averaging a career-high 26.7 points after scoring at least 35 in four of the last seven games.  

Guard Jamal Murray bounced back from an eight-point dud against Cleveland by collecting 22 points, five rebounds and five assists in Friday's victory. He scored 20 points against the Lakers 10 days ago and was a nemesis against them in last season's playoffs, averaging 25.0 points and 7.4 assists. Michael Porter Jr. scored a combined 34 points in the last two games after tallying just eight in three straight.

How to make Nuggets vs. Lakers picks

SportsLine's model is leaning under on the total, projecting both teams combine for 215 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits nearly 60 percent of the time. You can get that pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Lakers vs. Nuggets? And which side of the spread hits nearly 60 percent of the time? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks.