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Jimmy's YouTube Premium POD: NBA Picks Thursday 3-5-2026


Before we get into tonight’s featured matchup, today I have a massive 7-Unit Play going in College Basketball. We’ve been seeing the board extremely well lately, and this play is one of my favorite spots of the entire week. If you’ve been following the recent run, you already know we’ve been dialed in on the hardwood.


We also have Team Justin locked in with his own Game of the Week, and he’s been on an absolute heater over the last couple weeks. If you’ve been riding his NHL plays, you know the momentum he’s carrying right now.


Now let’s break down tonight’s NBA matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers where I’m targeting the OVER 240.5 points.


This matchup features two offenses capable of lighting up the scoreboard quickly. Denver’s offense runs through the MVP-caliber playmaking of Nikola Jokić, who forces defenses into impossible decisions every possession. Whether he’s scoring in the paint or kicking out to shooters, the Nuggets consistently produce efficient offense. When Denver gets into rhythm offensively, games tend to open up quickly because opponents are forced to match their scoring pace. On the other side, the Lakers rely heavily on the leadership and offensive creation of LeBron James, who still controls tempo and pushes transition opportunities whenever possible.


Another key factor here is pace and matchup style. When these teams meet, the game rarely slows down for long stretches because both offenses thrive in spacing and transition situations. The Lakers have shown a willingness to trade baskets against elite offensive teams, while Denver’s ability to score inside and from the perimeter creates constant scoring runs. With two star-driven offenses and plenty of shot creators on the floor, this game projects as a back-and-forth battle where both teams can push the scoring pace well into the 120s.


Play: Nuggets vs Lakers OVER 240.5


If you’re looking for the bigger play today, make sure you grab the 7-Unit Play, and don’t forget to check out Justin’s Game of the Week as well. Big day on the board. Good luck and God bless. 💰

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