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Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Predictions

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Nuggets -11.5 @ -115

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Our bet is the Nuggets against the spread. Back them off -11.5 at odds of -115 and be confident that the market leaders can cover the line against the Pelicans.

Our Nuggets vs Pelicans betting guide brings together our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Dig into each section 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 got the win in their previous game. A 123-118 triumph occurred on the road at FedExForum when playing Memphis Grizzlies. Jamal Murray poured in 30 points, with Nikola Jokic contributing 27 and Cameron Johnson adding 23.

New Orleans Pelicans were defeated last time, making it five losses on the spin. Smoothie King Center saw them beaten 142-111 at home to Memphis Grizzlies. Saddiq Bey had 30 points and 10 rebounds, with Zion Williamson scoring 22 points and Jeremiah Fears 18.

H2H: Nuggets Are 9 From 10 on the Head-to-Head

The Nuggets beat the Pelicans when the teams last met. It was a 104-91 scoreline at Smoothie King Center. The Nuggets have eight straight wins against the Pelicans. They’ve also claimed 9 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	6	4	0.6	114.5	113.3	1.2	2-2	4-2	0-2	4-4	6-4	1W
Pelicans	4	9	0.308	116.5	125.6	-9.1	3-5	1-4	1-1	3-7	4-6	5L

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6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Nuggets are averaging 114.5 points, 41.8 rebounds, 27.6 assists, 9.0 steals and 4.5 blocks while shooting 48.3% from the field and 79.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 113.3 points and 44.2 rebounds per contest.

Jamal Murray is averaging 26.2 points and 4.0 (51.3%) 3-pointers made, while Nikola Jokic averages 10.8 rebounds and 9.0 assists.

The Pelicans have won 4 and lost 6 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 114.0 points, 40.1 rebounds, 24.1 assists, 9.7 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.5% from the field and 82.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 124.9 points and 44.4 rebounds.

Zion Williamson is averaging 19.9 points, Derik Queen 5.7 rebounds and Jeremiah Fears 6.2 assists, while Saddiq Bey has an average of 2.1 (37.5%) 3-pointers made.

Best Bet

Nuggets can enjoy a big victory in this NBA matchup and a bet against the spread could be the best way forward. Back the favorites off -11.5 to cover the line at -115.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The +11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 4 consecutive games.

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Nuggets -11.5 Probability

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets 122 - 107 Pelicans

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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.

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -556 about Denver Nuggets which reflects they have a 85% chance of winning this NBA game. New Orleans Pelicans are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +420.

The spread currently stands at 11.5 and the total points line is 234.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. There’s the chance to back Under 234.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

Nuggets

-556

Pelicans

+420

Point Spread

Nuggets -11.5

-115

Pelicans +11.5

-105

Total Points

Under 234.5

-110

Over 234.5

-110

The Pelicans have taken three losses in a row at Smoothie King Center. They have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games at home, posting 117.90 points per matchup while yielding 121.00.

The Nuggets have five wins and five losses in the last 10 games on the road, posting 107.00 points per contest while yielding 109.00.

The Nuggets earned a 104-91 win over the Pelicans the last time they played at Smoothie King Center. Over the last 10 head-to-head clashes at Smoothie King Center, the Nuggets have secured seven victories, as the Pelicans have picked up three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O234.5	U234.5
New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats		4-6	238.90	117.90	121.00	5	5
Denver Nuggets Away Stats		5-5	216.00	107.00	109.00	3	7

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O234.5 = Games Over 234.5 Points
• U234.5 = Games Under 234.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Denver Nuggets Stats

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -11.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +11.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 227.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 216.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 234.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 234.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 114.50 pts and allowed 113.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 107.00 pts and allowed 109.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 238.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 238.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 234.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 234.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 114.00 pts and allowed 124.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 117.90 pts and allowed 121.00 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.90 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.50 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.20 (79.53%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.8, Offensive 10.30, Defensive 31.50
• Assists: 27.60
• Blocks: 4.50
• Steals: 9.00
• Turnovers : 12.30
• Personal Fouls: 18.50

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.80 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.70 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.30 (78.46%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.1, Offensive 10.60, Defensive 32.50
• Assists: 24.70
• Blocks: 5.10
• Steals: 6.40
• Turnovers : 11.70
• Personal Fouls: 18.40

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.20 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 9.00 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 26.60 (82.61%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.1, Offensive 9.90, Defensive 30.20
• Assists: 24.10
• Blocks: 5.00
• Steals: 9.70
• Turnovers : 16.00
• Personal Fouls: 23.60

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.60 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 9.20 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 27.10 (82.37%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.2, Offensive 10.00, Defensive 33.20
• Assists: 24.30
• Blocks: 5.60
• Steals: 11.40
• Turnovers : 16.80
• Personal Fouls: 23.80

Injuries & Suspensions

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.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	10	2	0.833	114.3	103.1	11.2	5-0	5-2	4-0	10-1	9-1	5W
76ers	10	3	0.769	111.2	109.4	1.8	5-2	5-1	3-1	10-3	7-3	1W
Knicks	6	6	0.5	109.8	103.7	6.1	4-3	2-3	1-3	6-6	6-4	2L
Raptors	5	7	0.417	114.3	112.8	1.5	2-3	3-4	0-2	4-3	3-7	3L
Nets	3	8	0.273	110.2	115.3	-5.1	1-3	2-5	0-2	2-7	3-7	1W

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	8	3	0.727	115.5	107.8	7.7	3-2	5-1	0-0	8-2	7-3	2W
Cavaliers	6	7	0.462	116.8	115.8	1	4-2	2-5	1-0	5-5	4-6	1L
Pacers	5	8	0.385	111.2	113.2	-2	2-5	3-3	0-1	3-5	3-7	2W
Bulls	2	9	0.182	114.4	127.7	-13.3	1-4	1-5	1-0	2-8	2-8	1W
Bucks	1	12	0.077	106.2	120.2	-14	1-6	0-6	1-2	1-9	1-9	9L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	7	6	0.538	118.2	116.8	1.4	3-3	4-3	4-1	7-2	5-5	2L
Heat	6	6	0.5	117.2	120.1	-2.9	2-3	4-3	1-1	3-2	6-4	3W
Magic	5	7	0.417	108.3	112.8	-4.5	1-4	4-3	0-2	3-4	5-5	3W
Hornets	4	8	0.333	98.6	109.6	-11	3-4	1-4	2-2	4-7	3-7	1L
Wizards	4	9	0.308	110	115.8	-5.8	2-3	2-6	2-3	4-8	2-8	6L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Timberwolves	9	3	0.75	119.3	105.9	13.4	5-1	4-2	1-0	5-2	7-3	5W
Trail Blazers	9	3	0.75	119.6	111.8	7.8	3-2	6-1	4-0	9-3	7-3	3W
Thunder	8	5	0.615	111.2	107.4	3.8	5-0	3-5	1-2	5-5	5-5	3L
Nuggets	6	4	0.6	114.5	113.3	1.2	2-2	4-2	0-2	4-4	6-4	1W
Jazz	1	12	0.077	107.5	118.6	-11.1	1-6	0-6	0-2	1-10	0-10	11L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	11	2	0.846	122.2	114.2	8	5-1	6-1	4-1	6-2	8-2	7W
Warriors	8	5	0.615	116.7	112.4	4.3	6-1	2-4	3-2	6-5	8-2	2L
Suns	5	6	0.455	111.7	116.1	-4.4	5-3	0-3	2-1	3-6	5-5	2W
Clippers	3	8	0.273	112.3	117.5	-5.2	3-3	0-5	1-4	3-6	2-8	1W
Kings	1	11	0.083	108.2	120.9	-12.7	0-7	1-4	0-2	1-9	1-9	5L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	11	2	0.846	119.5	106.2	13.3	5-2	6-0	2-1	10-2	10-0	11W
Rockets	10	3	0.769	116.2	107.4	8.8	7-1	3-2	2-1	6-3	7-3	3W
Grizzlies	8	4	0.667	119.9	111.8	8.1	2-4	6-0	1-1	7-3	6-4	1W
Mavericks	7	5	0.583	113.2	112.2	1	5-2	2-3	1-3	3-5	6-4	1L
Pelicans	4	9	0.308	116.5	125.6	-9.1	3-5	1-4	1-1	3-7	4-6	5L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	10	2	0.833	114.3	103.1	11.2	5-0	5-2	4-0	10-1	9-1	5W
76ers	10	3	0.769	111.2	109.4	1.8	5-2	5-1	3-1	10-3	7-3	1W
Pistons	8	3	0.727	115.5	107.8	7.7	3-2	5-1	0-0	8-2	7-3	2W
Hawks	7	6	0.538	118.2	116.8	1.4	3-3	4-3	4-1	7-2	5-5	2L
Heat	6	6	0.5	117.2	120.1	-2.9	2-3	4-3	1-1	3-2	6-4	3W
Knicks	6	6	0.5	109.8	103.7	6.1	4-3	2-3	1-3	6-6	6-4	2L
Cavaliers	6	7	0.462	116.8	115.8	1	4-2	2-5	1-0	5-5	4-6	1L
Raptors	5	7	0.417	114.3	112.8	1.5	2-3	3-4	0-2	4-3	3-7	3L
Magic	5	7	0.417	108.3	112.8	-4.5	1-4	4-3	0-2	3-4	5-5	3W
Pacers	5	8	0.385	111.2	113.2	-2	2-5	3-3	0-1	3-5	3-7	2W
Hornets	4	8	0.333	98.6	109.6	-11	3-4	1-4	2-2	4-7	3-7	1L
Wizards	4	9	0.308	110	115.8	-5.8	2-3	2-6	2-3	4-8	2-8	6L
Nets	3	8	0.273	110.2	115.3	-5.1	1-3	2-5	0-2	2-7	3-7	1W
Bulls	2	9	0.182	114.4	127.7	-13.3	1-4	1-5	1-0	2-8	2-8	1W
Bucks	1	12	0.077	106.2	120.2	-14	1-6	0-6	1-2	1-9	1-9	9L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	11	2	0.846	119.5	106.2	13.3	5-2	6-0	2-1	10-2	10-0	11W
Lakers	11	2	0.846	122.2	114.2	8	5-1	6-1	4-1	6-2	8-2	7W
Rockets	10	3	0.769	116.2	107.4	8.8	7-1	3-2	2-1	6-3	7-3	3W
Trail Blazers	9	3	0.75	119.6	111.8	7.8	3-2	6-1	4-0	9-3	7-3	3W
Timberwolves	9	3	0.75	119.3	105.9	13.4	5-1	4-2	1-0	5-2	7-3	5W
Grizzlies	8	4	0.667	119.9	111.8	8.1	2-4	6-0	1-1	7-3	6-4	1W
Warriors	8	5	0.615	116.7	112.4	4.3	6-1	2-4	3-2	6-5	8-2	2L
Thunder	8	5	0.615	111.2	107.4	3.8	5-0	3-5	1-2	5-5	5-5	3L
Nuggets	6	4	0.6	114.5	113.3	1.2	2-2	4-2	0-2	4-4	6-4	1W
Mavericks	7	5	0.583	113.2	112.2	1	5-2	2-3	1-3	3-5	6-4	1L
Suns	5	6	0.455	111.7	116.1	-4.4	5-3	0-3	2-1	3-6	5-5	2W
Pelicans	4	9	0.308	116.5	125.6	-9.1	3-5	1-4	1-1	3-7	4-6	5L
Clippers	3	8	0.273	112.3	117.5	-5.2	3-3	0-5	1-4	3-6	2-8	1W
Kings	1	11	0.083	108.2	120.9	-12.7	0-7	1-4	0-2	1-9	1-9	5L
Jazz	1	12	0.077	107.5	118.6	-11.1	1-6	0-6	0-2	1-10	0-10	11L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	11	2	0.846	122.2	114.2	8	5-1	6-1	4-1	6-2	8-2	7W
Spurs	11	2	0.846	119.5	106.2	13.3	5-2	6-0	2-1	10-2	10-0	11W
Celtics	10	2	0.833	114.3	103.1	11.2	5-0	5-2	4-0	10-1	9-1	5W
Rockets	10	3	0.769	116.2	107.4	8.8	7-1	3-2	2-1	6-3	7-3	3W
76ers	10	3	0.769	111.2	109.4	1.8	5-2	5-1	3-1	10-3	7-3	1W
Timberwolves	9	3	0.75	119.3	105.9	13.4	5-1	4-2	1-0	5-2	7-3	5W
Trail Blazers	9	3	0.75	119.6	111.8	7.8	3-2	6-1	4-0	9-3	7-3	3W
Pistons	8	3	0.727	115.5	107.8	7.7	3-2	5-1	0-0	8-2	7-3	2W
Grizzlies	8	4	0.667	119.9	111.8	8.1	2-4	6-0	1-1	7-3	6-4	1W
Warriors	8	5	0.615	116.7	112.4	4.3	6-1	2-4	3-2	6-5	8-2	2L
Thunder	8	5	0.615	111.2	107.4	3.8	5-0	3-5	1-2	5-5	5-5	3L
Nuggets	6	4	0.6	114.5	113.3	1.2	2-2	4-2	0-2	4-4	6-4	1W
Mavericks	7	5	0.583	113.2	112.2	1	5-2	2-3	1-3	3-5	6-4	1L
Hawks	7	6	0.538	118.2	116.8	1.4	3-3	4-3	4-1	7-2	5-5	2L
Heat	6	6	0.5	117.2	120.1	-2.9	2-3	4-3	1-1	3-2	6-4	3W
Knicks	6	6	0.5	109.8	103.7	6.1	4-3	2-3	1-3	6-6	6-4	2L
Cavaliers	6	7	0.462	116.8	115.8	1	4-2	2-5	1-0	5-5	4-6	1L
Suns	5	6	0.455	111.7	116.1	-4.4	5-3	0-3	2-1	3-6	5-5	2W
Magic	5	7	0.417	108.3	112.8	-4.5	1-4	4-3	0-2	3-4	5-5	3W
Raptors	5	7	0.417	114.3	112.8	1.5	2-3	3-4	0-2	4-3	3-7	3L
Pacers	5	8	0.385	111.2	113.2	-2	2-5	3-3	0-1	3-5	3-7	2W
Hornets	4	8	0.333	98.6	109.6	-11	3-4	1-4	2-2	4-7	3-7	1L
Pelicans	4	9	0.308	116.5	125.6	-9.1	3-5	1-4	1-1	3-7	4-6	5L
Wizards	4	9	0.308	110	115.8	-5.8	2-3	2-6	2-3	4-8	2-8	6L
Nets	3	8	0.273	110.2	115.3	-5.1	1-3	2-5	0-2	2-7	3-7	1W
Clippers	3	8	0.273	112.3	117.5	-5.2	3-3	0-5	1-4	3-6	2-8	1W
Bulls	2	9	0.182	114.4	127.7	-13.3	1-4	1-5	1-0	2-8	2-8	1W
Kings	1	11	0.083	108.2	120.9	-12.7	0-7	1-4	0-2	1-9	1-9	5L
Bucks	1	12	0.077	106.2	120.2	-14	1-6	0-6	1-2	1-9	1-9	9L
Jazz	1	12	0.077	107.5	118.6	-11.1	1-6	0-6	0-2	1-10	0-10	11L

• 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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