Denver Nuggets
New Orleans Pelicans
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Nuggets vs Pelicans

The Denver Nuggets meet the New Orleans Pelicans in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Back Nuggets Against The Spread

We’d be surprised if the Nuggets don’t exceed a -13.5 spread against the Pelicans. That is why the wager has to be the favorites to cover the line at -110.

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Nuggets Have Claimed 7 Wins in 10 on H2H

Denver Nuggets have won their previous three road outings. In their most recent game, they were turned over 130-127 at home to Chicago Bulls at Ball Arena. Nikola Jokic racked up 36 points, 18 rebounds and 13 assists as part of an outstanding triple-double.

New Orleans Pelicans have lost on their last six outings. In a recent home game at Smoothie King Center, they were turned over 126-109 by Oklahoma City Thunder. Jeremiah Fears scored 24 points, while Trey Murphy finished with 18 and Micah Peavy 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Ball Arena, with the Nuggets claiming the win. Beating the Pelicans by a 122-88 scoreline. The Nuggets have won four on the spin against the Pelicans. They’ve also claimed 7 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets logo Nuggets 10 3 0.769 124.6 112.7 11.9 6-1 4-2 2-1 8-2 8-2 1L
Pelicans logo Pelicans 2 12 0.143 108.3 121.9 -13.6 1-6 1-6 1-3 1-11 2-8 6L
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Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 122.9 points, 48.9 rebounds, 28.7 assists, 7.7 steals and 4.2 blocks while shooting 49.7% from the field and 82.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 110.3 points and 41.7 rebounds per contest.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 32.0 points, 12.8 rebounds and 10.9 assists, while Tim Hardaway Jr. averages 2.6 (48.1%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have won 2 and lost 8 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 110.0 points, 41.3 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 8.9 steals and 3.1 blocks per game while shooting 45.8% from the field and 77.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 121.4 points and 42.6 rebounds.

Trey Murphy is averaging 22.5 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.5 (42.2%) 3-pointers made, while Derik Queen has an average of 3.6 assists.

Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

Discover the top Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to the best prop plays and a customized bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our bet is Nuggets against the spread. Back them off -13.5 at odds of -110 and be confident that the market leaders can cover the line in this NBA matchup.

We track all injuries that could impact each franchise before making our basketball predictions. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the NBA action.

Key Nuggets vs Pelicans stats:

  • The -13.5 line has been covered by Nuggets in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The +13.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +13.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +13.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 3 consecutive games.
  • The +13.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 2 consecutive games against Nuggets.

Nuggets -13.5 Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our analysts have this figure between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nikola Jokic Over 28.5 Points -112 BetMGM logo

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has scored an average of 37 points in the past 5 games. On this basis, we are happy to back Overs at -112 when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

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Derik Queen Over 6.5 Rebounds -123 BetMGM logo

Derik Queen (Pelicans) has covered the 6.5 rebounds total in 5 straight home games. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -123 are now available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Nuggets -13.5
Totals Under 232.5
Player Points Nikola Jokic Over 28.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Nuggets to cover the -13.5 spread along with Under 232.5. Add in Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) to score Over 28.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets Nuggets logo 122 - 105 Pelicans logo Pelicans

There are lots of different ways to back the Nuggets on the correct score betting and something like 122-105 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.

Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Nuggets Heavy Favorites to Win

Denver Nuggets are massive -769 favorites. They are regarded as 88% likely to win this NBA game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. For those wanting to back New Orleans Pelicans, you will find +540 about the underdogs.

The spread is calculated to be 13.5, while total points comes in at 232.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. Those who wager Under 232.5 can get -106.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Nikola Jokic Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to land the most baskets is Nikola Jokic. Odds of -114 can be found for him scoring Over 28.5 points and there are the same odds for him to go Under.

Player Points
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 28.5
-114
Under 28.5
-114
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 22.5
-122
Under 22.5
-106
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 19.5
-110
Under 19.5
-118
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 18.5
-114
Under 18.5
-114
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Player Assists
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 10.5
-116
Under 10.5
-111
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 5.5
-130
Under 5.5
-100
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
-133
Under 3.5
+103
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
+128
Under 3.5
-167
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Player Rebounds
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 12.5
-120
Under 12.5
-108
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
-123
Under 6.5
-104
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
+113
Under 5.5
-147
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
+113
Under 5.5
-147
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Pelicans Have Dropped Last Four Home Games

The Pelicans have taken four losses in a row at Smoothie King Center. They own a 1-9 mark in their past 10 home games, posting 106.90 points per contest while yielding 122.60.

The Nuggets are riding three straight road wins. They own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 116.50 points on average and giving up 120.10.

The Nuggets defeated the Pelicans 132-129 when the teams last met at Smoothie King Center. In the last 10 head-to-head games at Smoothie King Center, the Nuggets have notched six victories, with the Pelicans posting four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O232.5 U232.5
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats 1-9 229.50 106.90 122.60 4 6
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Away Stats 5-5 236.60 116.50 120.10 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O232.5 = Games Over 232.5 Points
  • U232.5 = Games Under 232.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL

Injuries & Suspensions

Denver Nuggets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Christian Braun
Injured
Julian Strawther
Injured

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Dejounte Murray
Injured
Zion Williamson
Injured
Jordan Poole
Injured
Karlo Matkovic
Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

17 Nov NBA
Bulls 130-127 Nuggets
15 Nov NBA
Nuggets 123-112 Timberwolves
12 Nov NBA
Nuggets 130-116 Clippers
11 Nov NBA
Nuggets 122-108 Kings
08 Nov NBA
Pacers 100-117 Nuggets
07 Nov NBA
Warriors 104-129 Nuggets
05 Nov NBA
Heat 112-122 Nuggets
03 Nov NBA
Kings 124-130 Nuggets
31 Oct NBA
Nuggets 107-109 Trail Blazers
29 Oct NBA
Pelicans 88-122 Nuggets

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

17 Nov NBA
Thunder 126-109 Pelicans
16 Nov NBA
Warriors 124-106 Pelicans
14 Nov NBA
Lakers 118-104 Pelicans
12 Nov NBA
Trail Blazers 125-117 Pelicans
10 Nov NBA
Pelicans 98-121 Suns
08 Nov NBA
Pelicans 119-126 Spurs
05 Nov NBA
Pelicans 101-99 Mavericks
04 Nov NBA
Hornets 112-116 Pelicans
02 Nov NBA
Pelicans 106-137 Thunder
31 Oct NBA
Pelicans 124-126 Clippers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Raptors 9 5 0.643 119.8 115.1 4.7 3-2 6-3 1-1 8-2 8-2 4W
Knicks 8 5 0.615 121.4 115.2 6.2 8-1 0-4 2-0 6-5 6-4 1L
76ers 8 5 0.615 118.5 115.9 2.6 5-2 3-3 4-1 7-5 5-5 1W
Celtics 8 7 0.533 113.7 108.5 5.2 4-3 4-4 2-3 5-5 6-4 3W
Nets 2 12 0.143 109.6 121.3 -11.7 0-7 2-5 0-4 2-9 2-8 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 13 2 0.867 118.9 112.1 6.8 8-1 5-1 2-2 9-2 10-0 11W
Cavaliers 10 5 0.667 120.9 116.1 4.8 6-2 4-3 4-0 9-5 7-3 2W
Bulls 7 6 0.538 121.7 121.9 -0.2 5-1 2-5 1-3 5-4 4-6 1W
Bucks 8 7 0.533 117.6 118.7 -1.1 5-3 3-4 2-2 6-4 4-6 2L
Pacers 1 13 0.071 108.9 123.4 -14.5 1-5 0-8 0-2 0-5 1-9 8L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 9 6 0.6 117.2 114.4 2.8 2-4 7-2 2-0 4-5 7-3 1L
Heat 8 6 0.571 124.6 121.5 3.1 6-1 2-5 2-1 5-3 5-5 1W
Magic 8 7 0.533 115.9 113.9 2 5-3 3-4 3-2 6-6 7-3 1W
Hornets 4 10 0.286 116.5 119.7 -3.2 3-4 1-6 1-3 3-6 2-8 3L
Wizards 1 12 0.077 112.8 129.6 -16.8 0-6 1-6 0-2 0-9 0-10 11L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 14 1 0.933 121.9 106.4 15.5 6-0 8-1 0-1 10-1 9-1 6W
Nuggets 10 3 0.769 124.6 112.7 11.9 6-1 4-2 2-1 8-2 8-2 1L
Timberwolves 9 5 0.643 120.6 114.4 6.2 4-3 5-2 3-2 6-4 7-3 1W
Trail Blazers 6 8 0.429 120.7 122.5 -1.8 3-3 3-5 3-1 6-6 4-6 3L
Jazz 5 9 0.357 119.4 124.9 -5.5 4-3 1-6 0-3 2-6 3-7 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 11 4 0.733 117.9 115.2 2.7 4-2 7-2 1-1 8-3 8-2 3W
Suns 9 6 0.6 119.3 114.1 5.2 6-2 3-4 3-2 8-5 8-2 1W
Warriors 9 7 0.563 115.5 114.4 1.1 5-0 4-7 3-1 8-4 5-5 1L
Clippers 4 10 0.286 111.7 116.3 -4.6 3-5 1-5 1-3 4-6 2-8 2L
Kings 3 11 0.214 112.9 124.4 -11.5 2-5 1-6 1-2 2-9 2-8 6L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 9 3 0.75 124.8 113.3 11.5 5-1 4-2 2-1 3-2 9-1 4W
Spurs 10 4 0.714 118.2 111.3 6.9 7-2 3-2 5-0 6-4 6-4 2W
Grizzlies 4 11 0.267 111.1 119.2 -8.1 3-5 1-6 2-2 3-5 1-9 5L
Mavericks 4 11 0.267 110.3 117.2 -6.9 3-7 1-4 0-4 1-8 2-8 1L
Pelicans 2 12 0.143 108.3 121.9 -13.6 1-6 1-6 1-3 1-11 2-8 6L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 13 2 0.867 118.9 112.1 6.8 8-1 5-1 2-2 9-2 10-0 11W
Cavaliers 10 5 0.667 120.9 116.1 4.8 6-2 4-3 4-0 9-5 7-3 2W
Raptors 9 5 0.643 119.8 115.1 4.7 3-2 6-3 1-1 8-2 8-2 4W
Knicks 8 5 0.615 121.4 115.2 6.2 8-1 0-4 2-0 6-5 6-4 1L
76ers 8 5 0.615 118.5 115.9 2.6 5-2 3-3 4-1 7-5 5-5 1W
Hawks 9 6 0.6 117.2 114.4 2.8 2-4 7-2 2-0 4-5 7-3 1L
Heat 8 6 0.571 124.6 121.5 3.1 6-1 2-5 2-1 5-3 5-5 1W
Bulls 7 6 0.538 121.7 121.9 -0.2 5-1 2-5 1-3 5-4 4-6 1W
Celtics 8 7 0.533 113.7 108.5 5.2 4-3 4-4 2-3 5-5 6-4 3W
Magic 8 7 0.533 115.9 113.9 2 5-3 3-4 3-2 6-6 7-3 1W
Bucks 8 7 0.533 117.6 118.7 -1.1 5-3 3-4 2-2 6-4 4-6 2L
Hornets 4 10 0.286 116.5 119.7 -3.2 3-4 1-6 1-3 3-6 2-8 3L
Nets 2 12 0.143 109.6 121.3 -11.7 0-7 2-5 0-4 2-9 2-8 1L
Wizards 1 12 0.077 112.8 129.6 -16.8 0-6 1-6 0-2 0-9 0-10 11L
Pacers 1 13 0.071 108.9 123.4 -14.5 1-5 0-8 0-2 0-5 1-9 8L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 14 1 0.933 121.9 106.4 15.5 6-0 8-1 0-1 10-1 9-1 6W
Nuggets 10 3 0.769 124.6 112.7 11.9 6-1 4-2 2-1 8-2 8-2 1L
Rockets 9 3 0.75 124.8 113.3 11.5 5-1 4-2 2-1 3-2 9-1 4W
Lakers 11 4 0.733 117.9 115.2 2.7 4-2 7-2 1-1 8-3 8-2 3W
Spurs 10 4 0.714 118.2 111.3 6.9 7-2 3-2 5-0 6-4 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 9 5 0.643 120.6 114.4 6.2 4-3 5-2 3-2 6-4 7-3 1W
Suns 9 6 0.6 119.3 114.1 5.2 6-2 3-4 3-2 8-5 8-2 1W
Warriors 9 7 0.563 115.5 114.4 1.1 5-0 4-7 3-1 8-4 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 6 8 0.429 120.7 122.5 -1.8 3-3 3-5 3-1 6-6 4-6 3L
Jazz 5 9 0.357 119.4 124.9 -5.5 4-3 1-6 0-3 2-6 3-7 1L
Clippers 4 10 0.286 111.7 116.3 -4.6 3-5 1-5 1-3 4-6 2-8 2L
Grizzlies 4 11 0.267 111.1 119.2 -8.1 3-5 1-6 2-2 3-5 1-9 5L
Mavericks 4 11 0.267 110.3 117.2 -6.9 3-7 1-4 0-4 1-8 2-8 1L
Kings 3 11 0.214 112.9 124.4 -11.5 2-5 1-6 1-2 2-9 2-8 6L
Pelicans 2 12 0.143 108.3 121.9 -13.6 1-6 1-6 1-3 1-11 2-8 6L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 14 1 0.933 121.9 106.4 15.5 6-0 8-1 0-1 10-1 9-1 6W
Pistons 13 2 0.867 118.9 112.1 6.8 8-1 5-1 2-2 9-2 10-0 11W
Nuggets 10 3 0.769 124.6 112.7 11.9 6-1 4-2 2-1 8-2 8-2 1L
Rockets 9 3 0.75 124.8 113.3 11.5 5-1 4-2 2-1 3-2 9-1 4W
Lakers 11 4 0.733 117.9 115.2 2.7 4-2 7-2 1-1 8-3 8-2 3W
Spurs 10 4 0.714 118.2 111.3 6.9 7-2 3-2 5-0 6-4 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 10 5 0.667 120.9 116.1 4.8 6-2 4-3 4-0 9-5 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 9 5 0.643 120.6 114.4 6.2 4-3 5-2 3-2 6-4 7-3 1W
Raptors 9 5 0.643 119.8 115.1 4.7 3-2 6-3 1-1 8-2 8-2 4W
Knicks 8 5 0.615 121.4 115.2 6.2 8-1 0-4 2-0 6-5 6-4 1L
76ers 8 5 0.615 118.5 115.9 2.6 5-2 3-3 4-1 7-5 5-5 1W
Hawks 9 6 0.6 117.2 114.4 2.8 2-4 7-2 2-0 4-5 7-3 1L
Suns 9 6 0.6 119.3 114.1 5.2 6-2 3-4 3-2 8-5 8-2 1W
Heat 8 6 0.571 124.6 121.5 3.1 6-1 2-5 2-1 5-3 5-5 1W
Warriors 9 7 0.563 115.5 114.4 1.1 5-0 4-7 3-1 8-4 5-5 1L
Bulls 7 6 0.538 121.7 121.9 -0.2 5-1 2-5 1-3 5-4 4-6 1W
Celtics 8 7 0.533 113.7 108.5 5.2 4-3 4-4 2-3 5-5 6-4 3W
Bucks 8 7 0.533 117.6 118.7 -1.1 5-3 3-4 2-2 6-4 4-6 2L
Magic 8 7 0.533 115.9 113.9 2 5-3 3-4 3-2 6-6 7-3 1W
Trail Blazers 6 8 0.429 120.7 122.5 -1.8 3-3 3-5 3-1 6-6 4-6 3L
Jazz 5 9 0.357 119.4 124.9 -5.5 4-3 1-6 0-3 2-6 3-7 1L
Hornets 4 10 0.286 116.5 119.7 -3.2 3-4 1-6 1-3 3-6 2-8 3L
Clippers 4 10 0.286 111.7 116.3 -4.6 3-5 1-5 1-3 4-6 2-8 2L
Mavericks 4 11 0.267 110.3 117.2 -6.9 3-7 1-4 0-4 1-8 2-8 1L
Grizzlies 4 11 0.267 111.1 119.2 -8.1 3-5 1-6 2-2 3-5 1-9 5L
Kings 3 11 0.214 112.9 124.4 -11.5 2-5 1-6 1-2 2-9 2-8 6L
Nets 2 12 0.143 109.6 121.3 -11.7 0-7 2-5 0-4 2-9 2-8 1L
Pelicans 2 12 0.143 108.3 121.9 -13.6 1-6 1-6 1-3 1-11 2-8 6L
Wizards 1 12 0.077 112.8 129.6 -16.8 0-6 1-6 0-2 0-9 0-10 11L
Pacers 1 13 0.071 108.9 123.4 -14.5 1-5 0-8 0-2 0-5 1-9 8L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak