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

By Jordan Williams, NBA Analyst | Published: 2 months ago | Last Updated: Jan 13, 19:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Nuggets vs Pelicans

The Denver Nuggets meet the New Orleans Pelicans in this NBA 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.

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	51	28	0.646	121.8	117	4.8	26-13	25-15	10-5	33-16	9-1	9W
Pelicans	25	54	0.316	114.8	119.4	-4.6	16-24	9-30	7-9	16-33	2-8	8L

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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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets lineup: Peyton Watson, Spencer Jones, Jalen Pickett, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon.

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Jeremiah Fears, Zion Williamson, Derik Queen, Trey Murphy, Saddiq Bey.

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.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jalen Pickett Over 3.5 Rebounds -143

Jalen Pickett (Nuggets) has recorded Over 3.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Player Rebounds line at -143.

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Peyton Watson Over 19.5 Points -125

Peyton Watson (Nuggets) has recorded Over 19.5 points in 5 straight games on the road. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and you’re able to back this pick at odds of -125.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Nuggets -1.5

Totals Under 233.5

Player Rebounds Jalen Pickett Over 3.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Nuggets -1.5. We’ve also gone for Under 233.5 and Jalen Pickett (Nuggets) to get Over 3.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets

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.

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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 Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory

With a 55% chance of securing victory, Denver Nuggets are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -123. New Orleans Pelicans are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +106.

1.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 233.5 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 233.5 at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds

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Total Points

Jamal Murray Favorite to Get Most Points

Jamal Murray is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -114 that he gets Over 25.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -118.

Player Points

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

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Player Assists

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Jalen Pickett (Nuggets)

Derik Queen (Pelicans)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

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Player Rebounds

Derik Queen (Pelicans)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Peyton Watson (Nuggets)

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Micro Betting

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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 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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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

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New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

0 Jeremiah Fears

1 Zion Williamson

22 Derik Queen

25 Trey Murphy

41 Saddiq Bey

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

8 Peyton Watson

21 Spencer Jones

24 Jalen Pickett

27 Jamal Murray

32 Aaron Gordon

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	53	25	0.679	114.6	107	7.6	27-11	26-14	10-5	34-15	8-2	3W
Knicks	51	28	0.646	116.8	110.4	6.4	28-9	23-19	12-3	33-16	7-3	3W
76ers	43	36	0.544	116.1	116.5	-0.4	22-18	21-18	9-7	25-25	6-4	2L
Raptors	43	35	0.551	114.4	112.1	2.3	21-17	22-18	4-11	30-18	4-6	1L
Nets	19	59	0.244	106.2	115.8	-9.6	11-28	8-31	3-12	13-34	2-8	1W

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	57	22	0.722	117.3	109.6	7.7	31-9	26-13	10-4	36-13	7-3	1L
Cavaliers	50	29	0.633	119.6	115.3	4.3	25-14	25-15	11-5	31-18	8-2	3W
Bucks	31	47	0.397	110.8	116.8	-6	18-22	13-25	9-6	20-28	3-7	1W
Bulls	29	49	0.372	116.1	121.6	-5.5	18-22	11-27	4-12	17-31	1-9	7L
Pacers	18	60	0.231	112.5	120.7	-8.2	11-27	7-33	4-11	14-35	3-7	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	45	34	0.57	118.4	115.8	2.6	23-17	22-17	9-6	26-23	7-3	1L
Hornets	43	36	0.544	116.5	111.3	5.2	21-19	22-17	11-5	25-24	8-2	4W
Magic	43	36	0.544	115.5	115.2	0.3	25-16	18-20	9-8	25-25	5-5	3W
Heat	41	37	0.526	120.8	118.4	2.4	25-15	16-22	8-7	25-23	3-7	1W
Wizards	17	61	0.218	113	124.6	-11.6	11-27	6-34	2-13	11-37	1-9	6L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	62	16	0.795	119.2	107.5	11.7	34-7	28-9	12-3	39-9	9-1	5W
Nuggets	51	28	0.646	121.8	117	4.8	26-13	25-15	10-5	33-16	9-1	9W
Timberwolves	46	32	0.59	117.5	114.2	3.3	25-15	21-17	9-7	29-21	5-5	3L
Trail Blazers	40	39	0.506	115.6	116.1	-0.5	22-17	18-22	7-9	27-22	7-3	1L
Jazz	21	58	0.266	117.1	125.9	-8.8	13-27	8-31	1-15	11-38	1-9	9L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	50	28	0.641	116.7	115.3	1.4	26-12	24-16	8-7	30-18	7-3	2L
Suns	43	35	0.551	112.9	111.3	1.6	24-15	19-20	10-6	27-21	4-6	1W
Clippers	40	38	0.513	114	112.6	1.4	21-17	19-21	9-6	23-25	6-4	1W
Warriors	36	42	0.462	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-18	15-24	6-6	23-25	3-7	4L
Kings	21	58	0.266	110.9	121.2	-10.3	14-26	7-32	3-11	13-36	3-7	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	60	19	0.759	119.7	111.3	8.4	30-7	30-12	12-3	34-15	9-1	1W
Rockets	49	29	0.628	114.8	110	4.8	28-10	21-19	9-6	27-22	8-2	6W
Mavericks	25	53	0.321	113.8	119.4	-5.6	15-25	10-28	4-11	14-34	2-8	1W
Pelicans	25	54	0.316	114.8	119.4	-4.6	16-24	9-30	7-9	16-33	2-8	8L
Grizzlies	25	54	0.316	115	120	-5	14-27	11-27	6-9	19-30	1-9	5L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	57	22	0.722	117.3	109.6	7.7	31-9	26-13	10-4	36-13	7-3	1L
Celtics	53	25	0.679	114.6	107	7.6	27-11	26-14	10-5	34-15	8-2	3W
Knicks	51	28	0.646	116.8	110.4	6.4	28-9	23-19	12-3	33-16	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	50	29	0.633	119.6	115.3	4.3	25-14	25-15	11-5	31-18	8-2	3W
Hawks	45	34	0.57	118.4	115.8	2.6	23-17	22-17	9-6	26-23	7-3	1L
76ers	43	36	0.544	116.1	116.5	-0.4	22-18	21-18	9-7	25-25	6-4	2L
Raptors	43	35	0.551	114.4	112.1	2.3	21-17	22-18	4-11	30-18	4-6	1L
Hornets	43	36	0.544	116.5	111.3	5.2	21-19	22-17	11-5	25-24	8-2	4W
Magic	43	36	0.544	115.5	115.2	0.3	25-16	18-20	9-8	25-25	5-5	3W
Heat	41	37	0.526	120.8	118.4	2.4	25-15	16-22	8-7	25-23	3-7	1W
Bucks	31	47	0.397	110.8	116.8	-6	18-22	13-25	9-6	20-28	3-7	1W
Bulls	29	49	0.372	116.1	121.6	-5.5	18-22	11-27	4-12	17-31	1-9	7L
Nets	19	59	0.244	106.2	115.8	-9.6	11-28	8-31	3-12	13-34	2-8	1W
Pacers	18	60	0.231	112.5	120.7	-8.2	11-27	7-33	4-11	14-35	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	61	0.218	113	124.6	-11.6	11-27	6-34	2-13	11-37	1-9	6L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	62	16	0.795	119.2	107.5	11.7	34-7	28-9	12-3	39-9	9-1	5W
Spurs	60	19	0.759	119.7	111.3	8.4	30-7	30-12	12-3	34-15	9-1	1W
Lakers	50	28	0.641	116.7	115.3	1.4	26-12	24-16	8-7	30-18	7-3	2L
Nuggets	51	28	0.646	121.8	117	4.8	26-13	25-15	10-5	33-16	9-1	9W
Rockets	49	29	0.628	114.8	110	4.8	28-10	21-19	9-6	27-22	8-2	6W
Timberwolves	46	32	0.59	117.5	114.2	3.3	25-15	21-17	9-7	29-21	5-5	3L
Suns	43	35	0.551	112.9	111.3	1.6	24-15	19-20	10-6	27-21	4-6	1W
Clippers	40	38	0.513	114	112.6	1.4	21-17	19-21	9-6	23-25	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	40	39	0.506	115.6	116.1	-0.5	22-17	18-22	7-9	27-22	7-3	1L
Warriors	36	42	0.462	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-18	15-24	6-6	23-25	3-7	4L
Mavericks	25	53	0.321	113.8	119.4	-5.6	15-25	10-28	4-11	14-34	2-8	1W
Grizzlies	25	54	0.316	115	120	-5	14-27	11-27	6-9	19-30	1-9	5L
Pelicans	25	54	0.316	114.8	119.4	-4.6	16-24	9-30	7-9	16-33	2-8	8L
Kings	21	58	0.266	110.9	121.2	-10.3	14-26	7-32	3-11	13-36	3-7	1L
Jazz	21	58	0.266	117.1	125.9	-8.8	13-27	8-31	1-15	11-38	1-9	9L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	62	16	0.795	119.2	107.5	11.7	34-7	28-9	12-3	39-9	9-1	5W
Spurs	60	19	0.759	119.7	111.3	8.4	30-7	30-12	12-3	34-15	9-1	1W
Pistons	57	22	0.722	117.3	109.6	7.7	31-9	26-13	10-4	36-13	7-3	1L
Celtics	53	25	0.679	114.6	107	7.6	27-11	26-14	10-5	34-15	8-2	3W
Nuggets	51	28	0.646	121.8	117	4.8	26-13	25-15	10-5	33-16	9-1	9W
Knicks	51	28	0.646	116.8	110.4	6.4	28-9	23-19	12-3	33-16	7-3	3W
Lakers	50	28	0.641	116.7	115.3	1.4	26-12	24-16	8-7	30-18	7-3	2L
Cavaliers	50	29	0.633	119.6	115.3	4.3	25-14	25-15	11-5	31-18	8-2	3W
Rockets	49	29	0.628	114.8	110	4.8	28-10	21-19	9-6	27-22	8-2	6W
Timberwolves	46	32	0.59	117.5	114.2	3.3	25-15	21-17	9-7	29-21	5-5	3L
Hawks	45	34	0.57	118.4	115.8	2.6	23-17	22-17	9-6	26-23	7-3	1L
Suns	43	35	0.551	112.9	111.3	1.6	24-15	19-20	10-6	27-21	4-6	1W
Raptors	43	35	0.551	114.4	112.1	2.3	21-17	22-18	4-11	30-18	4-6	1L
Hornets	43	36	0.544	116.5	111.3	5.2	21-19	22-17	11-5	25-24	8-2	4W
Magic	43	36	0.544	115.5	115.2	0.3	25-16	18-20	9-8	25-25	5-5	3W
76ers	43	36	0.544	116.1	116.5	-0.4	22-18	21-18	9-7	25-25	6-4	2L
Heat	41	37	0.526	120.8	118.4	2.4	25-15	16-22	8-7	25-23	3-7	1W
Clippers	40	38	0.513	114	112.6	1.4	21-17	19-21	9-6	23-25	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	40	39	0.506	115.6	116.1	-0.5	22-17	18-22	7-9	27-22	7-3	1L
Warriors	36	42	0.462	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-18	15-24	6-6	23-25	3-7	4L
Bucks	31	47	0.397	110.8	116.8	-6	18-22	13-25	9-6	20-28	3-7	1W
Bulls	29	49	0.372	116.1	121.6	-5.5	18-22	11-27	4-12	17-31	1-9	7L
Mavericks	25	53	0.321	113.8	119.4	-5.6	15-25	10-28	4-11	14-34	2-8	1W
Grizzlies	25	54	0.316	115	120	-5	14-27	11-27	6-9	19-30	1-9	5L
Pelicans	25	54	0.316	114.8	119.4	-4.6	16-24	9-30	7-9	16-33	2-8	8L
Kings	21	58	0.266	110.9	121.2	-10.3	14-26	7-32	3-11	13-36	3-7	1L
Jazz	21	58	0.266	117.1	125.9	-8.8	13-27	8-31	1-15	11-38	1-9	9L
Nets	19	59	0.244	106.2	115.8	-9.6	11-28	8-31	3-12	13-34	2-8	1W
Pacers	18	60	0.231	112.5	120.7	-8.2	11-27	7-33	4-11	14-35	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	61	0.218	113	124.6	-11.6	11-27	6-34	2-13	11-37	1-9	6L

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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