Denver Nuggets
Basketball NBA Tip-off in: days hours minutes seconds
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 contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Nuggets Against the Spread Look the Best Bet

We’re bullish about the Nuggets on the spread at -3. They should be able to win by a comfortable margin against the Pelicans and you can get -108.

Confident in the spread bet? Don’t place it before unlocking the latest BetMGM promo code and reading our full site review.

7 Nuggets Wins in Previous 10 H2H Encounters

Denver Nuggets have enjoyed back-to-back road victories. In their previous game, they beat Milwaukee Bucks at home, winning 108-104 at Ball Arena. Tim Hardaway Jr. poured in 25 points, with Aaron Gordon contributing 23 and Peyton Watson adding 19.

New Orleans Pelicans have suffered defeat in their last five home games. Most recently, they lost 128-118 on the road at Kia Center against Orlando Magic. Offensively, Zion Williamson led the way, scoring 22, while Jordan Poole added 21 and Trey Murphy 21.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Nuggets won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 125-118 victory was registered against the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. The Nuggets have racked up five straight victories over the Pelicans. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets logo Nuggets 26 13 0.667 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 1W
Pelicans logo Pelicans 9 32 0.22 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-17 3-15 3-6 4-23 1-9 1L
View Full Standings
Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Nuggets are averaging 115.4 points, 40.8 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 5.7 steals and 4.6 blocks while shooting 46.4% from the field and 80.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 120.3 points and 45.6 rebounds per contest.

Peyton Watson is averaging 20.1 points and 5.9 rebounds, Jamal Murray 7.0 assists and Tim Hardaway Jr. 3.1 (38.8%) 3-pointers.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have won 1 and lost 9 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 112.9 points, 42.2 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 8.9 steals and 6.8 blocks per game while shooting 46.6% from the field and 73.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 121.2 points and 45.9 rebounds.

Zion Williamson is averaging 24.2 points, with Trey Murphy making 3.8 (43.2%) 3-pointers per contest. Derik Queen has an average of 8.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists.

Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

We cover the essential Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score pick, top player prop plays and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re confident of backing Nuggets to cover the -3 spread. This is a generous line and the favorites look a great bet at -108 for this NBA contest.

Our NBA handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Nuggets vs Pelicans stats:

  • The -3 line has been covered by Nuggets in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The +3 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 5 consecutive games at home.
  • The +3 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The +3 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -3 line has been covered by Nuggets in 5 consecutive games against Pelicans.

Nuggets -3 Probability

The best NBA betting sites imply that our pick has a 51.8% prospect of winning. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

Selling points can be a great option and allows bettors to enjoy a bigger return on the same selection. For a more conservative spread pick, you can alternatively buy points.

Don’t start wagering without checking our guide to the newest betting promo codes, best welcome bonuses and free bet offers.

Our Game Prediction
Nuggets -3 @ -108 Bet Now BetMGM logo
BetMGM logo
BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+
Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.
Published 00:55, 13 January 2026

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Peyton Watson Over 20.5 Points -105 BetMGM logo

Peyton Watson (Nuggets) has racked up Over 20.5 points in 5 straight games on the road. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line and there are odds of -105 available for this Player Points wager.

Latest Peyton Watson Player Prop Odds

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+


Jeremiah Fears Over 3.5 Rebounds -135 BetMGM logo

Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans) has recorded Over 3.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Player Rebounds and you can get -135 that he goes over the line.

Latest Jeremiah Fears Player Prop Odds

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Nuggets -3
Totals Under 235.5
Player Points Peyton Watson Over 20.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Nuggets to cover the -3 spread along with Under 235.5. Add in Peyton Watson (Nuggets) to score Over 20.5 points.

A same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular basketball game. Should a bettor get these selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets Nuggets logo 120 - 112 Pelicans logo Pelicans

There are stacks of correct score lines available and we’re looking at the Nuggets to achieve a winning scoreline of 120-112 where a huge potential return is on the cards.

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 Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory

With a 61% chance of securing victory, Denver Nuggets are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -154. New Orleans Pelicans are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +130.

3 is where the spread lies, with total points being 235.5 right now. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those expecting a low total can back Under 235.5 at -105.

NBA fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the huge selection of team props and game lines which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the top basketball sportsbooks and find the best value picks.

Betting Lines & Odds
Jamal Murray Favorite to Get Most Points

Jamal Murray is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -108 that he gets Over 27.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -120.

Player Points
Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 27.5
-108
Under 27.5
-120
BetMGM Logo
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 22.5
-119
Under 22.5
-108
BetMGM Logo
Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 21.5
-114
Under 21.5
-112
BetMGM Logo
Peyton Watson (Nuggets)
Over 20.5
-105
Under 20.5
-120
BetMGM Logo
Player Assists
Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 8.5
-133
Under 8.5
+102
BetMGM Logo
Jalen Pickett (Nuggets)
Over 5.5
-123
Under 5.5
-106
BetMGM Logo
Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
-147
Under 4.5
+112
BetMGM Logo
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
-123
Under 3.5
-108
BetMGM Logo
Player Rebounds
Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 8.5
-111
Under 8.5
-119
BetMGM Logo
Peyton Watson (Nuggets)
Over 7.5
+112
Under 7.5
-147
BetMGM Logo
Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)
Over 7.5
-108
Under 7.5
-123
BetMGM Logo
Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 5.5
+110
Under 5.5
-145
BetMGM Logo
Best Betting Offers
Smoothie King Center
Smoothie King Center
Pelicans With Five Consecutive Home Losses

The Pelicans have been on the losing end in five consecutive games at Smoothie King Center. They are 4-6 in their last 10 home games, putting up 121.40 points on average and giving up 120.60.

The Nuggets own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 119.80 points per contest and giving up 119.30.

The Nuggets earned a 125-118 win over the Pelicans the last time they played at Smoothie King Center. Across 10 head-to-head clashes at Smoothie King Center, the Nuggets have posted seven victories, while the Pelicans have managed three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O235.5 U235.5
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats 4-6 242.00 121.40 120.60 6 4
Denver Nuggets logo 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
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats
New Orleans Pelicans logo 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
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
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

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

Injuries & Suspensions

Denver Nuggets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type
Name
Info

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

11 Jan NBA
Bucks 104-108 Nuggets
09 Jan NBA
Hawks 110-87 Nuggets
07 Jan NBA
Nuggets 114-110 Celtics
05 Jan NBA
Nuggets 125-124 76ers
04 Jan NBA
Nuggets 115-127 Nets
02 Jan NBA
Nuggets 108-113 Cavaliers
31 Dec NBA
Nuggets 106-103 Raptors
29 Dec NBA
Nuggets 123-147 Heat
27 Dec NBA
Nuggets 126-127 Magic
25 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 138-142 Nuggets

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

11 Jan NBA
Pelicans 118-128 Magic
09 Jan NBA
Pelicans 128-107 Wizards
07 Jan NBA
Pelicans 100-117 Hawks
06 Jan NBA
Lakers 111-103 Pelicans
04 Jan NBA
Pelicans 106-125 Heat
02 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 122-109 Pelicans
31 Dec NBA
Pelicans 118-134 Bulls
29 Dec NBA
Knicks 130-125 Pelicans
27 Dec NBA
Suns 123-114 Pelicans
26 Dec NBA
Suns 115-108 Pelicans

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 24 15 0.615 116.6 110.1 6.5 12-7 12-8 6-4 17-9 6-4 2L
Raptors 24 17 0.585 113.9 112.3 1.6 13-9 11-8 4-8 21-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 16 0.579 117.1 115.2 1.9 10-9 12-7 8-4 17-13 6-4 1W
Nets 11 26 0.297 108.7 113.8 -5.1 5-15 6-11 3-7 8-16 3-7 4L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 22 19 0.537 119.8 117.7 2.1 14-10 8-9 7-3 14-13 5-5 1L
Bulls 18 20 0.474 117.3 120.8 -3.5 11-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 1W
Bucks 17 22 0.436 112.9 115.1 -2.2 9-9 8-13 5-4 13-14 6-4 1L
Pacers 9 31 0.225 110.8 118.4 -7.6 7-15 2-16 2-7 7-19 3-7 3W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Heat 20 19 0.513 119.4 117.7 1.7 13-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 5-5 3L
Hawks 20 21 0.488 118.4 118.4 0 7-11 13-10 4-3 10-15 5-5 3W
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 33 7 0.825 121.4 108.4 13 19-3 14-4 7-2 26-6 7-3 3W
Nuggets 26 13 0.667 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 26 14 0.65 119.9 114.8 5.1 15-6 11-8 4-4 14-10 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Jazz 14 25 0.359 119.1 126.9 -7.8 9-12 5-13 0-8 8-18 4-6 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 23 14 0.622 115.8 116.5 -0.7 10-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 4-6 3L
Suns 24 15 0.615 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 8-2 3W
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Clippers 16 23 0.41 112.1 113.5 -1.4 10-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 3W
Kings 10 30 0.25 110.2 121.2 -11 7-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 2W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 27 12 0.692 118.1 112.6 5.5 13-5 14-7 7-1 15-10 5-5 1L
Rockets 22 14 0.611 117.9 110.8 7.1 11-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Mavericks 15 25 0.375 113 116.8 -3.8 11-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 4-6 1W
Pelicans 9 32 0.22 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-17 3-15 3-6 4-23 1-9 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 24 15 0.615 116.6 110.1 6.5 12-7 12-8 6-4 17-9 6-4 2L
Raptors 24 17 0.585 113.9 112.3 1.6 13-9 11-8 4-8 21-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 16 0.579 117.1 115.2 1.9 10-9 12-7 8-4 17-13 6-4 1W
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 22 19 0.537 119.8 117.7 2.1 14-10 8-9 7-3 14-13 5-5 1L
Heat 20 19 0.513 119.4 117.7 1.7 13-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 5-5 3L
Hawks 20 21 0.488 118.4 118.4 0 7-11 13-10 4-3 10-15 5-5 3W
Bulls 18 20 0.474 117.3 120.8 -3.5 11-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 1W
Bucks 17 22 0.436 112.9 115.1 -2.2 9-9 8-13 5-4 13-14 6-4 1L
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Nets 11 26 0.297 108.7 113.8 -5.1 5-15 6-11 3-7 8-16 3-7 4L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
Pacers 9 31 0.225 110.8 118.4 -7.6 7-15 2-16 2-7 7-19 3-7 3W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 33 7 0.825 121.4 108.4 13 19-3 14-4 7-2 26-6 7-3 3W
Spurs 27 12 0.692 118.1 112.6 5.5 13-5 14-7 7-1 15-10 5-5 1L
Nuggets 26 13 0.667 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 26 14 0.65 119.9 114.8 5.1 15-6 11-8 4-4 14-10 6-4 1W
Lakers 23 14 0.622 115.8 116.5 -0.7 10-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 4-6 3L
Suns 24 15 0.615 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 8-2 3W
Rockets 22 14 0.611 117.9 110.8 7.1 11-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 5-5 3L
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Clippers 16 23 0.41 112.1 113.5 -1.4 10-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 3W
Mavericks 15 25 0.375 113 116.8 -3.8 11-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 4-6 1W
Jazz 14 25 0.359 119.1 126.9 -7.8 9-12 5-13 0-8 8-18 4-6 1W
Kings 10 30 0.25 110.2 121.2 -11 7-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 2W
Pelicans 9 32 0.22 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-17 3-15 3-6 4-23 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 33 7 0.825 121.4 108.4 13 19-3 14-4 7-2 26-6 7-3 3W
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Spurs 27 12 0.692 118.1 112.6 5.5 13-5 14-7 7-1 15-10 5-5 1L
Nuggets 26 13 0.667 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 26 14 0.65 119.9 114.8 5.1 15-6 11-8 4-4 14-10 6-4 1W
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Lakers 23 14 0.622 115.8 116.5 -0.7 10-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 4-6 3L
Celtics 24 15 0.615 116.6 110.1 6.5 12-7 12-8 6-4 17-9 6-4 2L
Suns 24 15 0.615 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 8-2 3W
Rockets 22 14 0.611 117.9 110.8 7.1 11-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 5-5 3L
Raptors 24 17 0.585 113.9 112.3 1.6 13-9 11-8 4-8 21-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 16 0.579 117.1 115.2 1.9 10-9 12-7 8-4 17-13 6-4 1W
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 22 19 0.537 119.8 117.7 2.1 14-10 8-9 7-3 14-13 5-5 1L
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Heat 20 19 0.513 119.4 117.7 1.7 13-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 5-5 3L
Hawks 20 21 0.488 118.4 118.4 0 7-11 13-10 4-3 10-15 5-5 3W
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Bulls 18 20 0.474 117.3 120.8 -3.5 11-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Bucks 17 22 0.436 112.9 115.1 -2.2 9-9 8-13 5-4 13-14 6-4 1L
Clippers 16 23 0.41 112.1 113.5 -1.4 10-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 3W
Mavericks 15 25 0.375 113 116.8 -3.8 11-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 4-6 1W
Jazz 14 25 0.359 119.1 126.9 -7.8 9-12 5-13 0-8 8-18 4-6 1W
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Nets 11 26 0.297 108.7 113.8 -5.1 5-15 6-11 3-7 8-16 3-7 4L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
Kings 10 30 0.25 110.2 121.2 -11 7-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 2W
Pacers 9 31 0.225 110.8 118.4 -7.6 7-15 2-16 2-7 7-19 3-7 3W
Pelicans 9 32 0.22 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-17 3-15 3-6 4-23 1-9 1L
  • 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