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Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Predictions

Best Bet

Under 240.5 Points @ -110

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Few Points Expected

There are reasons for anticipating that the Nuggets and the Pelicans points tally will be lower than the line. If you agree with our prediction of Under 240.5, you will find odds of -110 available.

Our Nuggets vs Pelicans betting preview features our Best Bet, Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Navigate to the sections below for the full analysis behind each pick.

Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Preview

The Denver Nuggets hit the hardwood against the New Orleans Pelicans in this NBA game.

Denver Nuggets lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Golden State Warriors 134-114 at Ball Arena. DeMar DeRozan tallied 21 points, while Nikola Jokic put up 19 and Jamal Murray 19.

New Orleans Pelicans lost on the road in their last game, making it three straight defeats. Denver Nuggets won 141-135 (OT) at Ball Arena. Trey Murphy scored 26 points, with Dejounte Murray adding 22 and Derik Queen 17.

H2H: 8 Nuggets Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes

The Nuggets had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At Ball Arena, they recorded a 141-135 (OT) win over the Pelicans. The Nuggets have enjoyed seven consecutive victories against the Pelicans. They’ve landed 8 wins from 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 1 2 0.333 113 121.7 -8.7 1-1 0-1 0-1 1-2 1-2 1L
Pelicans logo Pelicans 0 3 0 124.7 128 -3.3 0-1 0-2 0-0 0-2 0-3 3L
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Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 111.2 points, 42.4 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 7.7 steals and 4.4 blocks while shooting 45.0% from the field and 80.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 115.5 points and 46.9 rebounds per contest.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 24.5 points, 11.6 rebounds and 8.4 assists, while Jamal Murray averages 2.2 (33.8%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have won 1 and lost 9 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 120.3 points, 44.3 rebounds, 23.4 assists, 9.7 steals and 5.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.9% from the field and 81.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 127.8 points and 47.5 rebounds.

Jeremiah Fears is averaging 21.7 points and 4.0 assists, while Derik Queen has an average of 8.9 rebounds and Saddiq Bey 1.8 (43.9%) 3-pointers made.

Best Bet

Go for Under at -110. It might be defenses on top when these NBA rivals meet, with the 240.5 points line looking on the high side on the totals.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

  • The 240.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Nuggets games on the road.
  • The 240.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Nuggets games.
  • The 240.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Pelicans games at home.
  • The 240.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Pelicans games at home.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant NBA stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball predictions.

Under 240.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jamal Murray Under 23.5 Points -115 BetMGM logo

Jamal Murray (Nuggets) has scored an average of 16 points in the past 4 games on the road. We’re expecting this trend to continue on this latest appearance and you can get Player Points odds of -115.

Latest Jamal Murray Player Prop Odds


Zion Williamson Under 3.5 Assists -159 BetMGM logo

Zion Williamson (Pelicans) has finished with Under 3.5 assists in 7 of the past 7 games. Taking a stats-based approach means we can back him with confidence to fall short of the line at odds of -159.

Latest Zion Williamson Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Pick

Totals Under 240.5
Spread Pelicans +4.5
Player Points Jamal Murray Under 23.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Under 240.5 followed by Pelicans to cover the +4.5 spread. Add in Jamal Murray (Nuggets) to score Under 23.5 points.

A same game parlay allows basketball bettors to place a multiple wager on the same game. You can go through the available betting lines and choose the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each selection are then combined together.

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets Nuggets logo 118 - 116 Pelicans logo Pelicans

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close contest and we’ll have a play on the Nuggets enjoying a 118-116 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

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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 Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

Denver Nuggets are -189 favorites and that means a 65% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. New Orleans Pelicans are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +158.

The spread is currently 4.5, with the total points line at 240.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you fancy Under 240.5, then the odds are -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Nikola Jokic Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Nikola Jokic is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -123 that he scores Over 26.5 points or -110 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 26.5
-123
Under 26.5
-110
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 23.5
-118
Under 23.5
-115
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 19.5
-120
Under 19.5
-114
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Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)
Over 17.5
-118
Under 17.5
-118
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Player Assists
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 10.5
-114
Under 10.5
-120
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 6.5
+102
Under 6.5
-137
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Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
-108
Under 6.5
-128
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
+117
Under 3.5
-159
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Player Rebounds
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 12.5
-103
Under 12.5
-133
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
-100
Under 5.5
-135
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Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
+123
Under 5.5
-167
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Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)
Over 5.5
-120
Under 5.5
-114
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Nuggets Hold Three Straight Wins Over Pelicans at Smoothie King Center

The Pelicans have six wins and four losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 121.00 points per contest and giving up 116.50.

The Nuggets have come up short in four consecutive away outings. They have gone 4-6 across their last 10 road games, putting up 113.60 points on average and giving up 117.20.

The last time the teams met at Smoothie King Center, the Nuggets defeated the Pelicans 122-116. In the last 10 head-to-head games at Smoothie King Center, the Nuggets have notched seven victories, with the Pelicans posting three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O240.5 U240.5
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats 6-4 237.50 121.00 116.50 3 7
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Away Stats 4-6 230.80 113.60 117.20 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O240.5 = Games Over 240.5 Points
  • U240.5 = Games Under 240.5 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
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 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 3 38.5 67 17 22.3 5.7 3.7 6.3 0.3 1.7
Nikola Jokic 3 38.07 67 26 22.3 8.7 1.7 9.7 2.3 1.3
Christian Braun 3 35.7 31 5 10.3 1.7 0.7 6.0 - 2.0

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Trey Murphy 3 33.3 46 8 15.3 2.7 2.3 5.3 - 0.7
Dejounte Murray 3 33.03 61 19 20.3 6.3 1.0 5.0 1.3 2.3
Zion Williamson 3 32.57 62 7 20.7 2.3 0.7 3.0 0.7 2.7

Injuries & Suspensions

Denver Nuggets Injury Table

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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

26 Oct NBA
Warriors 134-114 Nuggets
24 Oct NBA
Pelicans 135-141 Nuggets
22 Oct NBA
Nuggets 84-96 Thunder
30 Apr NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 98-110 Timberwolves
27 Apr NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 113-125 Nuggets
25 Apr NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 96-112 Timberwolves
23 Apr NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 96-113 Timberwolves
20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 119-114 Nuggets
18 Apr NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 105-116 Nuggets
12 Apr NBA
Nuggets 128-118 Spurs

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

24 Oct NBA
Pelicans 135-141 Nuggets
23 Oct NBA
Pelicans 119-120 Jazz
21 Oct NBA
Pacers 123-120 Pelicans
12 Apr NBA
Pelicans 126-132 Timberwolves
10 Apr NBA
Pelicans 118-144 Celtics
07 Apr NBA
Jazz 137-156 Pelicans
05 Apr NBA
Magic 112-108 Pelicans
03 Apr NBA
Pelicans 113-117 Kings
02 Apr NBA
Pelicans 106-118 Trail Blazers
29 Mar NBA
Rockets 134-102 Pelicans

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
76ers 3 1 0.75 110 107 3 2-1 1-0 1-0 3-1 3-1 1L
Raptors 2 1 0.667 113.7 103.7 10 1-0 1-1 0-0 2-0 2-1 1L
Celtics 3 1 0.75 119.8 111.8 8 3-0 0-1 2-0 3-1 3-1 3W
Knicks 1 3 0.25 104 105.3 -1.3 1-2 0-1 0-2 1-3 1-3 1W
Nets 0 4 0 114.3 124 -9.7 0-2 0-2 0-1 0-4 0-4 4L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 3 1 0.75 113 107 6 1-0 2-1 0-0 3-1 3-1 1L
Cavaliers 2 1 0.667 119.3 120 -0.7 2-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 2-1 2W
Pacers 2 2 0.5 116.5 115 1.5 0-1 2-1 0-1 1-1 2-2 1L
Bulls 1 3 0.25 110.8 129.5 -18.7 0-1 1-2 1-0 1-3 1-3 2L
Bucks 1 3 0.25 116.8 122.3 -5.5 1-1 0-2 1-1 1-3 1-3 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hornets 3 1 0.75 104 111 -7 2-1 1-0 2-1 3-1 3-1 2W
Hawks 2 2 0.5 121 111.8 9.2 0-1 2-1 2-0 2-0 2-2 2L
Wizards 2 2 0.5 114.3 114.5 -0.2 1-1 1-1 0-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Magic 1 2 0.333 109.7 116.3 -6.6 0-2 1-0 0-1 1-1 1-2 1W
Heat 0 4 0 109 121.8 -12.8 0-3 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-4 4L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 4 0 1 111.3 100.8 10.5 3-0 1-0 1-0 4-0 4-0 4W
Trail Blazers 2 0 1 126 101.5 24.5 1-0 1-0 0-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Timberwolves 3 1 0.75 122 105 17 1-0 2-1 0-0 0-0 3-1 1L
Nuggets 1 2 0.333 113 121.7 -8.7 1-1 0-1 0-1 1-2 1-2 1L
Jazz 1 3 0.25 112.8 121 -8.2 1-2 0-1 0-0 1-3 1-3 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 3 0 1 128 115 13 2-0 1-0 2-0 3-0 3-0 3W
Clippers 1 2 0.333 113 109.7 3.3 1-0 0-2 1-1 1-2 1-2 2L
Suns 1 2 0.333 109.3 123.7 -14.4 1-0 0-2 1-0 1-2 1-2 1L
Warriors 1 3 0.25 117.3 120.8 -3.5 0-1 1-2 0-2 1-3 1-3 1W
Kings 0 4 0 107.8 125.5 -17.7 0-2 0-2 0-1 0-4 0-4 4L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 4 0 1 120.8 111 9.8 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 4-0 4W
Grizzlies 4 0 1 116.8 107 9.8 1-0 3-0 0-0 4-0 4-0 4W
Spurs 2 2 0.5 116.5 109.8 6.7 1-2 1-0 1-1 2-2 2-2 2W
Mavericks 2 2 0.5 112.5 116 -3.5 0-1 2-1 0-2 0-2 2-2 1W
Pelicans 0 3 0 124.7 128 -3.3 0-1 0-2 0-0 0-2 0-3 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 3 1 0.75 119.8 111.8 8 3-0 0-1 2-0 3-1 3-1 3W
Pistons 3 1 0.75 113 107 6 1-0 2-1 0-0 3-1 3-1 1L
76ers 3 1 0.75 110 107 3 2-1 1-0 1-0 3-1 3-1 1L
Hornets 3 1 0.75 104 111 -7 2-1 1-0 2-1 3-1 3-1 2W
Raptors 2 1 0.667 113.7 103.7 10 1-0 1-1 0-0 2-0 2-1 1L
Cavaliers 2 1 0.667 119.3 120 -0.7 2-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 2-1 2W
Hawks 2 2 0.5 121 111.8 9.2 0-1 2-1 2-0 2-0 2-2 2L
Wizards 2 2 0.5 114.3 114.5 -0.2 1-1 1-1 0-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Pacers 2 2 0.5 116.5 115 1.5 0-1 2-1 0-1 1-1 2-2 1L
Magic 1 2 0.333 109.7 116.3 -6.6 0-2 1-0 0-1 1-1 1-2 1W
Knicks 1 3 0.25 104 105.3 -1.3 1-2 0-1 0-2 1-3 1-3 1W
Bulls 1 3 0.25 110.8 129.5 -18.7 0-1 1-2 1-0 1-3 1-3 2L
Bucks 1 3 0.25 116.8 122.3 -5.5 1-1 0-2 1-1 1-3 1-3 1W
Nets 0 4 0 114.3 124 -9.7 0-2 0-2 0-1 0-4 0-4 4L
Heat 0 4 0 109 121.8 -12.8 0-3 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-4 4L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 4 0 1 120.8 111 9.8 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 4-0 4W
Thunder 4 0 1 111.3 100.8 10.5 3-0 1-0 1-0 4-0 4-0 4W
Grizzlies 4 0 1 116.8 107 9.8 1-0 3-0 0-0 4-0 4-0 4W
Lakers 3 0 1 128 115 13 2-0 1-0 2-0 3-0 3-0 3W
Trail Blazers 2 0 1 126 101.5 24.5 1-0 1-0 0-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Timberwolves 3 1 0.75 122 105 17 1-0 2-1 0-0 0-0 3-1 1L
Mavericks 2 2 0.5 112.5 116 -3.5 0-1 2-1 0-2 0-2 2-2 1W
Spurs 2 2 0.5 116.5 109.8 6.7 1-2 1-0 1-1 2-2 2-2 2W
Clippers 1 2 0.333 113 109.7 3.3 1-0 0-2 1-1 1-2 1-2 2L
Nuggets 1 2 0.333 113 121.7 -8.7 1-1 0-1 0-1 1-2 1-2 1L
Suns 1 2 0.333 109.3 123.7 -14.4 1-0 0-2 1-0 1-2 1-2 1L
Warriors 1 3 0.25 117.3 120.8 -3.5 0-1 1-2 0-2 1-3 1-3 1W
Jazz 1 3 0.25 112.8 121 -8.2 1-2 0-1 0-0 1-3 1-3 2L
Pelicans 0 3 0 124.7 128 -3.3 0-1 0-2 0-0 0-2 0-3 3L
Kings 0 4 0 107.8 125.5 -17.7 0-2 0-2 0-1 0-4 0-4 4L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 4 0 1 120.8 111 9.8 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 4-0 4W
Lakers 3 0 1 128 115 13 2-0 1-0 2-0 3-0 3-0 3W
Grizzlies 4 0 1 116.8 107 9.8 1-0 3-0 0-0 4-0 4-0 4W
Thunder 4 0 1 111.3 100.8 10.5 3-0 1-0 1-0 4-0 4-0 4W
Trail Blazers 2 0 1 126 101.5 24.5 1-0 1-0 0-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Celtics 3 1 0.75 119.8 111.8 8 3-0 0-1 2-0 3-1 3-1 3W
Hornets 3 1 0.75 104 111 -7 2-1 1-0 2-1 3-1 3-1 2W
Pistons 3 1 0.75 113 107 6 1-0 2-1 0-0 3-1 3-1 1L
Timberwolves 3 1 0.75 122 105 17 1-0 2-1 0-0 0-0 3-1 1L
76ers 3 1 0.75 110 107 3 2-1 1-0 1-0 3-1 3-1 1L
Cavaliers 2 1 0.667 119.3 120 -0.7 2-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 2-1 2W
Raptors 2 1 0.667 113.7 103.7 10 1-0 1-1 0-0 2-0 2-1 1L
Hawks 2 2 0.5 121 111.8 9.2 0-1 2-1 2-0 2-0 2-2 2L
Mavericks 2 2 0.5 112.5 116 -3.5 0-1 2-1 0-2 0-2 2-2 1W
Pacers 2 2 0.5 116.5 115 1.5 0-1 2-1 0-1 1-1 2-2 1L
Spurs 2 2 0.5 116.5 109.8 6.7 1-2 1-0 1-1 2-2 2-2 2W
Wizards 2 2 0.5 114.3 114.5 -0.2 1-1 1-1 0-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Nuggets 1 2 0.333 113 121.7 -8.7 1-1 0-1 0-1 1-2 1-2 1L
Clippers 1 2 0.333 113 109.7 3.3 1-0 0-2 1-1 1-2 1-2 2L
Magic 1 2 0.333 109.7 116.3 -6.6 0-2 1-0 0-1 1-1 1-2 1W
Suns 1 2 0.333 109.3 123.7 -14.4 1-0 0-2 1-0 1-2 1-2 1L
Bulls 1 3 0.25 110.8 129.5 -18.7 0-1 1-2 1-0 1-3 1-3 2L
Warriors 1 3 0.25 117.3 120.8 -3.5 0-1 1-2 0-2 1-3 1-3 1W
Bucks 1 3 0.25 116.8 122.3 -5.5 1-1 0-2 1-1 1-3 1-3 1W
Knicks 1 3 0.25 104 105.3 -1.3 1-2 0-1 0-2 1-3 1-3 1W
Jazz 1 3 0.25 112.8 121 -8.2 1-2 0-1 0-0 1-3 1-3 2L
Nets 0 4 0 114.3 124 -9.7 0-2 0-2 0-1 0-4 0-4 4L
Heat 0 4 0 109 121.8 -12.8 0-3 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-4 4L
Pelicans 0 3 0 124.7 128 -3.3 0-1 0-2 0-0 0-2 0-3 3L
Kings 0 4 0 107.8 125.5 -17.7 0-2 0-2 0-1 0-4 0-4 4L
  • 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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