Blazers vs. Nuggets odds, line: 2021 NBA picks, Jan. 13 prediction from proven computer model

Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers are playing Thursday at 10 p.m. ET at Ball Arena. Denver is 20-19 overall and 9-7 at home, while Portland is 16-24 overall, 2-13 on the road. The teams split their first two meetings this season. SportsLine's advanced computer model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,00 in profit on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons.

SportsLine's model has set its sights on Blazers vs. Nuggets. The model is picking the Blazers.

Damian Lillard underwent abdominal surgery Thursday and will be re-evaluated in six weeks. Anfernee Simons double-doubled on 23 points and 11 assists on Monday. Portland beat Brooklyn 114-108 on that day. Damian Lard is out for tonight's game.

Denver lost to the Clippers on Tuesday, 87-85. The Nuggets blew a 25-point second half lead and were outscored 32-19 in the fourth quarter. Aaron Gordon led the Nuggets with 30 points, and Nikola Jokic double-doubled on 21 points and 13 rebounds. Denver has lost three of its last four home games and is 9-7 overall at home.

Blazers vs. Nuggets is a 2019 NBA game on Jan. 13. SportsLine's computer model simulates the game 10,000 times and it's picking the Blazers.