Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Wednesday

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 5 months ago | Last Updated: Nov 19, 17:40 | 6 min read

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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.

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	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L

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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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets lineup: Peyton Watson, Nikola Jokic, Zeke Nnaji, Cameron Johnson, Jamal Murray.

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Jeremiah Fears, Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones, Derik Queen, Trey Murphy.

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.

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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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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nikola Jokic Over 28.5 Points -108

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 -108 when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

Latest Nikola Jokic Player Prop Odds

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Rebounds

Jamal Murray Over 4.5 Rebounds +115

Jamal Murray (Nuggets) has had Over 4.5 rebounds in 3 straight games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Player Rebounds, with this line making appeal at odds of +115.

Latest Jamal Murray Player Prop Odds

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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

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.

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Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Nuggets Heavy Favorites to Win

Denver Nuggets are massive -833 favorites. They are regarded as 89% likely to win this NBA game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. For those wanting to back New Orleans Pelicans, you will find +590 about the underdogs.

The spread is calculated to be 13.5, while total points comes in at 233.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. Those who wager Under 233.5 can get -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds

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Point Spread

Total Points

Nikola Jokic Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to land the most baskets is Nikola Jokic. Odds of -108 can be found for him scoring Over 28.5 points and there is -125 for him to go Under.

Player Points

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

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Player Assists

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

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Player Rebounds

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Derik Queen (Pelicans)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

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Micro Betting

For those looking to enjoy a thrilling in-game wager, basketball micro betting could be up your street. You are now able to wager on the Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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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	O235.5	U235.5
New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats		4-6	242.00	121.40	120.60	6	4
Denver Nuggets Away Stats		5-5	239.10	119.80	119.30	6	4

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O235.5 = Games Over 235.5 Points
U235.5 = Games Under 235.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Home
Away

Last 5 Games

Nuggets

NBA: 12/01 Bucks 104 Nuggets108
NBA: 10/01 Hawks 110 Nuggets87
NBA: 08/01 Nuggets 114 Celtics110
NBA: 06/01 Nuggets 125 76ers124
NBA: 04/01 Nuggets 115 Nets127

Pelicans

NBA: 11/01 Pelicans 118 Magic128
NBA: 10/01 Pelicans 128 Wizards107
NBA: 08/01 Pelicans 100 Hawks117
NBA: 07/01 Lakers 111 Pelicans103
NBA: 05/01 Pelicans 106 Heat125

Head to Head

Nuggets vs Pelicans

NBA: 20/11 2025 Nuggets 125 Pelicans 118
NBA: 30/10 2025 Pelicans 88 Nuggets 122
NBA: 06/02 2025 Pelicans 119 Nuggets 144
NBA: 04/02 2025 Pelicans 113 Nuggets 125
NBA: 23/12 2024 Nuggets 132 Pelicans 129
NBA: 16/11 2024 Nuggets 94 Pelicans 101
NBA: 13/01 2024 Pelicans 113 Nuggets 125
NBA: 18/11 2023 Nuggets 110 Pelicans 115
NBA: 07/11 2023 Pelicans 116 Nuggets 134
NBA: 31/03 2023 Pelicans 107 Nuggets 88

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Denver Nuggets Stats

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

-3 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
-3 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

+3 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
+3 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 235.70 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 239.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 235.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 235.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.40 pts and allowed 120.30 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 119.80 pts and allowed 119.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 234.10 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 242.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 235.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 235.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.90 pts and allowed 121.20 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 121.40 pts and allowed 120.60 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 25.80 (52%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.20 (39%)
Free Throws Made: 21.20 (80.92%)
Rebounds: Total 40.8, Offensive 8.70, Defensive 32.10
Assists: 25.70
Blocks: 4.60
Steals: 5.70
Turnovers : 12.00
Personal Fouls: 17.80

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 29.00 (58%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.30 (40%)
Free Throws Made: 18.90 (78.75%)
Rebounds: Total 38.9, Offensive 8.40, Defensive 30.50
Assists: 28.40
Blocks: 3.70
Steals: 6.50
Turnovers : 11.40
Personal Fouls: 18.70

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 31.70 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.70 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 17.40 (73.42%)
Rebounds: Total 42.2, Offensive 11.40, Defensive 30.80
Assists: 25.10
Blocks: 6.80
Steals: 8.90
Turnovers : 15.00
Personal Fouls: 20.00

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 35.90 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 9.30 (31%)
Free Throws Made: 21.70 (80.37%)
Rebounds: Total 44.8, Offensive 13.10, Defensive 31.70
Assists: 26.60
Blocks: 5.50
Steals: 9.10
Turnovers : 12.30
Personal Fouls: 20.40

Team News

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Jamal Murray	35	35.46	886	262	25.3	7.5	3.4	4.7	0.3	1.0
Nikola Jokic	32	34.56	948	351	29.6	11.0	2.1	12.1	0.8	1.4
Cameron Johnson	28	30.61	327	66	11.7	2.4	1.9	3.5	0.3	0.6

Peyton Watson	37	29.06	488	65	13.2	1.8	1.4	5.0	1.0	1.0
Christian Braun	14	28.86	133	35	9.5	2.5	0.5	4.2	0.4	0.6
Aaron Gordon	17	27.6	313	30	18.4	1.8	1.9	6.1	0.2	0.6
Tim Hardaway Jr.	38	27.09	523	50	13.8	1.3	2.8	2.3	0.1	0.5
Bruce Brown	39	24.73	280	85	7.2	2.2	0.5	4.2	0.3	1.0
Spencer Jones	34	21.8	207	32	6.1	0.9	1.0	2.7	0.4	0.9
Jalen Pickett	24	15.85	131	55	5.5	2.3	1.0	2.5	0.1	0.3
DaRon Holmes II	9	13.7	41	13	4.6	1.4	1.1	1.7	0.4	0.1
Jonas Valanciunas	33	13.28	280	41	8.5	1.2	0.1	4.7	0.6	0.2
Zeke Nnaji	26	11.87	117	12	4.5	0.5	0.4	2.2	0.5	0.5
Julian Strawther	20	9.39	68	14	3.4	0.7	0.3	1.3	0.1	0.1
Hunter Tyson	15	7.25	40	10	2.7	0.7	0.4	1.7	0.1	0.1
Curtis Jones	5	4.38	4	1	0.8	0.2	-	0.8	-	0.2
Tamar Bates	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Trey Murphy	37	35.64	801	132	21.6	3.6	3.0	6.2	0.2	1.6
Saddiq Bey	34	29.88	513	78	15.1	2.3	1.6	5.9	0.1	1.0
Zion Williamson	25	28.97	569	85	22.8	3.4	-	5.7	0.6	1.2

Herbert Jones	23	28.31	218	52	9.5	2.3	1.4	3.7	0.3	1.7
Jordan Poole	22	26.85	342	74	15.5	3.4	2.6	1.6	0.4	0.7
Jeremiah Fears	41	26.74	592	129	14.4	3.1	1.1	3.6	0.2	1.3
Derik Queen	40	26.15	513	173	12.8	4.3	0.2	7.4	1.0	1.1
Jose Alvarado	35	22.17	277	114	7.9	3.3	1.6	2.8	0.1	1.0
Bryce McGowens	26	19.93	207	36	8.0	1.4	0.9	2.1	0.2	0.7
Yves Missi	33	17.67	173	37	5.2	1.1	-	5.3	1.2	0.3
Micah Peavy	35	15.74	162	40	4.6	1.1	0.4	2.1	0.1	0.6
Kevon Looney	16	14.16	42	25	2.6	1.6	0.1	5.0	0.5	0.4
Jordan Hawkins	31	13.94	136	22	4.4	0.7	0.8	1.6	0.2	0.2
Karlo Matkovic	28	12.2	140	21	5.0	0.8	0.4	3.1	0.8	0.3
DeAndre Jordan	2	11.65	9	-	4.5	-	-	5.0	-	-
Trey Alexander	5	8.32	14	5	2.8	1.0	0.4	0.8	0.2	0.2
Hunter Dickinson	1	4.7	2	-	2.0	-	-	-	1.0	-
Dejounte Murray	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Jaden Springer	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Denver Nuggets Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Christian Braun

Injured

Julian Strawther

Injured

Aaron Gordon

Injured

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Jordan Poole

Injured

Karlo Matkovic

Injured

Dejounte Murray

Injured

Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

0 Jeremiah Fears

1 Zion Williamson

2 Herbert Jones

22 Derik Queen

25 Trey Murphy

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

8 Peyton Watson

15 Nikola Jokic

22 Zeke Nnaji

23 Cameron Johnson

27 Jamal Murray

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

11 Jan NBA

Bucks 104-108 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

09 Jan NBA

Hawks 110-87 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

07 Jan NBA

Nuggets 114-110 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

05 Jan NBA

Nuggets 125-124 76ers

Confirmed Lineups

04 Jan NBA

Nuggets 115-127 Nets

Confirmed Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Nuggets 108-113 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

31 Dec NBA

Nuggets 106-103 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Nuggets 123-147 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

27 Dec NBA

Nuggets 126-127 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

25 Dec NBA

Timberwolves 138-142 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

11 Jan NBA

Pelicans 118-128 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

09 Jan NBA

Pelicans 128-107 Wizards

Confirmed Lineups

07 Jan NBA

Pelicans 100-117 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

06 Jan NBA

Lakers 111-103 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

04 Jan NBA

Pelicans 106-125 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Trail Blazers 122-109 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

31 Dec NBA

Pelicans 118-134 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Knicks 130-125 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

27 Dec NBA

Suns 123-114 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

26 Dec NBA

Suns 115-108 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

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

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