New Orleans Pelicans
Basketball NBA Ball Arena Wed 29 Oct 21:00
Denver Nuggets
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  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
  12. Live Stream

NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Nuggets

The New Orleans Pelicans clash with the Denver Nuggets in this NBA matchup at Ball Arena, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Wednesday, October 29. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the official starting lineups.

Pelicans and Nuggets to Cancel Each Other Out

Don’t expect fireworks in this contest. The Pelicans and the Nuggets might not score a huge combined total and our prediction is to back Under 236.5 points at odds of -110.

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Nuggets Have 7 Wins in Last 10 H2H Matchups

New Orleans Pelicans have been defeated in three straight games. They were recently beaten at home to Boston Celtics by a 122-90 scoreline at Smoothie King Center. Jordan Poole poured in 22 points, with Derik Queen contributing 12 and Saddiq Bey adding 11.

Denver Nuggets have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest of these was on the road where Minnesota Timberwolves were beaten 127-114 at Target Center. Nikola Jokic produced a triple-double masterclass by scoring 25 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Nuggets and the Pelicans saw the former win. It was a 144-119 scoreline at Ball Arena. The Nuggets have three straight wins against the Pelicans. They have won 7 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics Nuggets 2 1 0.667 130.3 120.7 9.6 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 2W
Celtics Pelicans 0 3 0 109.3 123.3 -14 0-2 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-3 3L
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New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have lost all of their past 10 games. They are averaging 107.0 points, 43.6 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 8.0 steals and 3.1 blocks while shooting 43.5% from the field and 74.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 124.2 points and 46.4 rebounds per matchup.

Antonio Reeves is averaging 11.6 points and 1.6 (34.0%) 3-pointers made. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl averages 5.5 rebounds and Elfrid Payton 6.7 assists.

Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 113.5 points, 47.9 rebounds, 23.2 assists, 7.9 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 44.5% from the field and 82.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 117.0 points and 43.7 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 25.9 points, 14.3 rebounds and 7.6 assists, while Aaron Gordon has an average of 2.6 (49.1%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re going for a modest total for this upcoming NBA matchup. Under 236.5 points could be on the money and our pick is currently available at odds of -110.

Our expert basketball predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NBA stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Pelicans vs Nuggets stats:

  • The 236.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Pelicans games.
  • The 236.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Pelicans games.
  • The 236.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Pelicans games.
  • The 236.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Nuggets games at home.
  • The 236.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Nuggets games at home.

Under 236.5 Probability

Looking at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our team of cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jamal Murray Over 3.5 Rebounds -137 BetMGM logo

Jamal Murray (Nuggets) has covered the 3.5 rebounds total in 5 straight games at home. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Player Rebounds, with this line making appeal at odds of -137.

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Nikola Jokic Under 26.5 Points -106 BetMGM logo

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has recorded an average of 21.2 points in the past 5 home games. It therefore follows that he might fall short on Player Points and you can get -106 that he doesn’t cover the line.

Latest Nikola Jokic Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 236.5
Spread Nuggets -13.5
Player Rebounds Jamal Murray Over 3.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Under 236.5, Nuggets -13.5 and Jamal Murray (Nuggets) to have Over 3.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans Pelicans logo 108 - 123 Nuggets logo Nuggets

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Nuggets to record a 123-108 victory. There’s a massive return if we get this right.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets 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 Big Favorites With the Books

Denver Nuggets are massive -769 favorites. They are regarded as 88% likely to win this NBA game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. At +530, New Orleans Pelicans are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

There is a spread of 13.5 and total points has a line of 236.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 236.5 at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Nikola Jokic Favorite to Get Most Points

Nikola Jokic is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -122 that he gets Over 26.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -106.

Player Points
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 26.5
-122
Under 26.5
-106
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 23.5
-116
Under 23.5
-111
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 22.5
-111
Under 22.5
-116
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Jordan Poole (Pelicans)
Over 18.5
-106
Under 18.5
-122
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Player Assists
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 9.5
-116
Under 9.5
-111
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
-141
Under 4.5
+108
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 4.5
-152
Under 4.5
+117
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Jordan Poole (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
+124
Under 4.5
-161
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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 6.5
+122
Under 6.5
-159
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Yves Missi (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
-109
Under 6.5
-119
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Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)
Over 5.5
+112
Under 5.5
-145
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Nuggets Have Bossed Recent Head-to-Heads at Ball Arena

The Nuggets are 7-3 in their last 10 home games, scoring 115.40 points per contest and conceding 107.90.

The Pelicans have endured seven straight defeats on the road. They have one win and nine losses in the last 10 road games, putting up 112.70 points per matchup and giving up 127.10.

The last time these teams met at Ball Arena, the Nuggets came out on top 144-119 against the Pelicans. Across 10 head-to-head clashes at Ball Arena, the Nuggets have posted seven victories, while the Pelicans have managed three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O236.5 U236.5
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Home Stats 7-3 223.30 115.40 107.90 3 7
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Away Stats 1-9 239.80 112.70 127.10 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O236.5 = Games Over 236.5 Points
  • U236.5 = Games Under 236.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats
Moneyline
  • 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game

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Team News

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Trey Murphy 3 37.07 44 13 14.7 4.3 1.3 7.3 - 1.0
Jordan Poole 3 35.63 58 11 19.3 3.7 3.0 2.0 0.3 0.3
Zion Williamson 2 35.25 52 12 26.0 6.0 - 9.5 - 4.0

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Nikola Jokic 3 36.33 60 35 20.0 11.7 0.7 15.3 0.7 2.0
Jamal Murray 3 36.33 91 18 30.3 6.0 3.0 5.0 0.0 1.3
Christian Braun 3 32.37 33 7 11.0 2.3 0.3 3.3 - 1.3

Injuries & Suspensions

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Dejounte Murray
Injured
Kevon Looney
Injured
Zion Williamson
Injured

Denver Nuggets 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 New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

27 Oct NBA
Celtics 122-90 Pelicans
24 Oct NBA
Spurs 120-116 Pelicans
22 Oct NBA
Pelicans 122-128 Grizzlies
13 Apr NBA
Thunder 115-100 Pelicans
11 Apr NBA
Heat 153-104 Pelicans
10 Apr NBA
Pelicans 111-136 Bucks
08 Apr NBA
Pelicans 114-119 Nets
06 Apr NBA
Bucks 111-107 Pelicans
04 Apr NBA
Pelicans 108-124 Lakers
02 Apr NBA
Pelicans 98-114 Clippers

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

27 Oct NBA
Nuggets 127-114 Timberwolves
25 Oct NBA
Suns 111-133 Nuggets
23 Oct NBA
Nuggets 131-137 Warriors
18 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 93-125 Thunder
15 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 107-119 Nuggets
13 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 105-112 Thunder
11 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 92-87 Nuggets
09 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 104-113 Nuggets
07 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 106-149 Thunder
05 May NBA Playoffs
Nuggets 121-119 Thunder

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
76ers 4 0 1 129.3 123.8 5.5 2-0 2-0 1-0 4-0 4-0 4W
Knicks 2 2 0.5 110.5 110.5 0 2-0 0-2 1-0 2-2 2-2 2L
Raptors 1 3 0.25 121.5 125 -3.5 0-1 1-2 0-0 1-1 1-3 3L
Celtics 1 3 0.25 111.5 107.8 3.7 0-1 1-2 0-2 0-3 1-3 1W
Nets 0 4 0 114.3 130.5 -16.2 0-1 0-3 0-0 0-2 0-4 4L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 3 0 1 117.7 110.7 7 2-0 1-0 1-0 3-0 3-0 3W
Cavaliers 3 1 0.75 119 112.8 6.2 1-0 2-1 2-0 3-1 3-1 3W
Bucks 3 1 0.75 122.3 116.3 6 2-0 1-1 0-1 3-1 3-1 1W
Pistons 2 2 0.5 110 113.8 -3.8 1-1 1-1 0-2 1-2 2-2 1L
Pacers 0 3 0 116 127.7 -11.7 0-1 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-3 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 3 1 0.75 131.5 115.8 15.7 2-0 1-1 1-1 2-1 3-1 3W
Hornets 2 2 0.5 128.3 124.8 3.5 1-0 1-2 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Hawks 1 3 0.25 113 122.5 -9.5 0-2 1-1 1-0 1-2 1-3 2L
Magic 1 3 0.25 113.5 119.5 -6 1-2 0-1 1-1 1-3 1-3 3L
Wizards 1 3 0.25 121 129.5 -8.5 0-2 1-1 0-1 0-3 1-3 2L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 5 0 1 118.2 110.8 7.4 2-0 3-0 0-0 3-0 5-0 5W
Nuggets 2 1 0.667 130.3 120.7 9.6 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 2W
Jazz 2 1 0.667 123.7 115.7 8 2-0 0-1 0-0 2-1 2-1 1W
Timberwolves 2 2 0.5 114 119.8 -5.8 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-2 2-2 1L
Trail Blazers 2 2 0.5 120.5 114.8 5.7 1-1 1-1 0-1 2-2 2-2 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Warriors 4 1 0.8 120.8 115.2 5.6 3-0 1-1 2-0 4-1 4-1 2W
Clippers 2 2 0.5 107.5 109 -1.5 2-0 0-2 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Lakers 2 2 0.5 118 117.8 0.2 1-2 1-0 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Suns 1 3 0.25 116.8 129 -12.2 1-0 0-3 1-1 1-3 1-3 3L
Kings 1 3 0.25 110.5 114.5 -4 1-1 0-2 0-2 1-3 1-3 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 4 0 1 121 104.5 16.5 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 4-0 4W
Grizzlies 2 2 0.5 122 125.5 -3.5 2-1 0-1 1-0 1-1 2-2 1L
Rockets 1 2 0.333 124 116.3 7.7 1-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 1-2 1W
Mavericks 1 3 0.25 108 118 -10 1-3 0-0 0-1 0-2 1-3 1L
Pelicans 0 3 0 109.3 123.3 -14 0-2 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-3 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
76ers 4 0 1 129.3 123.8 5.5 2-0 2-0 1-0 4-0 4-0 4W
Bulls 3 0 1 117.7 110.7 7 2-0 1-0 1-0 3-0 3-0 3W
Heat 3 1 0.75 131.5 115.8 15.7 2-0 1-1 1-1 2-1 3-1 3W
Cavaliers 3 1 0.75 119 112.8 6.2 1-0 2-1 2-0 3-1 3-1 3W
Bucks 3 1 0.75 122.3 116.3 6 2-0 1-1 0-1 3-1 3-1 1W
Knicks 2 2 0.5 110.5 110.5 0 2-0 0-2 1-0 2-2 2-2 2L
Hornets 2 2 0.5 128.3 124.8 3.5 1-0 1-2 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Pistons 2 2 0.5 110 113.8 -3.8 1-1 1-1 0-2 1-2 2-2 1L
Raptors 1 3 0.25 121.5 125 -3.5 0-1 1-2 0-0 1-1 1-3 3L
Hawks 1 3 0.25 113 122.5 -9.5 0-2 1-1 1-0 1-2 1-3 2L
Magic 1 3 0.25 113.5 119.5 -6 1-2 0-1 1-1 1-3 1-3 3L
Celtics 1 3 0.25 111.5 107.8 3.7 0-1 1-2 0-2 0-3 1-3 1W
Wizards 1 3 0.25 121 129.5 -8.5 0-2 1-1 0-1 0-3 1-3 2L
Pacers 0 3 0 116 127.7 -11.7 0-1 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-3 3L
Nets 0 4 0 114.3 130.5 -16.2 0-1 0-3 0-0 0-2 0-4 4L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 5 0 1 118.2 110.8 7.4 2-0 3-0 0-0 3-0 5-0 5W
Spurs 4 0 1 121 104.5 16.5 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 4-0 4W
Warriors 4 1 0.8 120.8 115.2 5.6 3-0 1-1 2-0 4-1 4-1 2W
Nuggets 2 1 0.667 130.3 120.7 9.6 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 2W
Jazz 2 1 0.667 123.7 115.7 8 2-0 0-1 0-0 2-1 2-1 1W
Clippers 2 2 0.5 107.5 109 -1.5 2-0 0-2 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Lakers 2 2 0.5 118 117.8 0.2 1-2 1-0 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Timberwolves 2 2 0.5 114 119.8 -5.8 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-2 2-2 1L
Trail Blazers 2 2 0.5 120.5 114.8 5.7 1-1 1-1 0-1 2-2 2-2 1W
Grizzlies 2 2 0.5 122 125.5 -3.5 2-1 0-1 1-0 1-1 2-2 1L
Rockets 1 2 0.333 124 116.3 7.7 1-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 1-2 1W
Suns 1 3 0.25 116.8 129 -12.2 1-0 0-3 1-1 1-3 1-3 3L
Kings 1 3 0.25 110.5 114.5 -4 1-1 0-2 0-2 1-3 1-3 2L
Mavericks 1 3 0.25 108 118 -10 1-3 0-0 0-1 0-2 1-3 1L
Pelicans 0 3 0 109.3 123.3 -14 0-2 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-3 3L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 3 0 1 117.7 110.7 7 2-0 1-0 1-0 3-0 3-0 3W
Thunder 5 0 1 118.2 110.8 7.4 2-0 3-0 0-0 3-0 5-0 5W
76ers 4 0 1 129.3 123.8 5.5 2-0 2-0 1-0 4-0 4-0 4W
Spurs 4 0 1 121 104.5 16.5 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 4-0 4W
Warriors 4 1 0.8 120.8 115.2 5.6 3-0 1-1 2-0 4-1 4-1 2W
Cavaliers 3 1 0.75 119 112.8 6.2 1-0 2-1 2-0 3-1 3-1 3W
Heat 3 1 0.75 131.5 115.8 15.7 2-0 1-1 1-1 2-1 3-1 3W
Bucks 3 1 0.75 122.3 116.3 6 2-0 1-1 0-1 3-1 3-1 1W
Nuggets 2 1 0.667 130.3 120.7 9.6 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 2W
Jazz 2 1 0.667 123.7 115.7 8 2-0 0-1 0-0 2-1 2-1 1W
Hornets 2 2 0.5 128.3 124.8 3.5 1-0 1-2 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Pistons 2 2 0.5 110 113.8 -3.8 1-1 1-1 0-2 1-2 2-2 1L
Clippers 2 2 0.5 107.5 109 -1.5 2-0 0-2 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Lakers 2 2 0.5 118 117.8 0.2 1-2 1-0 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Grizzlies 2 2 0.5 122 125.5 -3.5 2-1 0-1 1-0 1-1 2-2 1L
Timberwolves 2 2 0.5 114 119.8 -5.8 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-2 2-2 1L
Knicks 2 2 0.5 110.5 110.5 0 2-0 0-2 1-0 2-2 2-2 2L
Trail Blazers 2 2 0.5 120.5 114.8 5.7 1-1 1-1 0-1 2-2 2-2 1W
Rockets 1 2 0.333 124 116.3 7.7 1-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 1-2 1W
Hawks 1 3 0.25 113 122.5 -9.5 0-2 1-1 1-0 1-2 1-3 2L
Celtics 1 3 0.25 111.5 107.8 3.7 0-1 1-2 0-2 0-3 1-3 1W
Mavericks 1 3 0.25 108 118 -10 1-3 0-0 0-1 0-2 1-3 1L
Magic 1 3 0.25 113.5 119.5 -6 1-2 0-1 1-1 1-3 1-3 3L
Suns 1 3 0.25 116.8 129 -12.2 1-0 0-3 1-1 1-3 1-3 3L
Kings 1 3 0.25 110.5 114.5 -4 1-1 0-2 0-2 1-3 1-3 2L
Raptors 1 3 0.25 121.5 125 -3.5 0-1 1-2 0-0 1-1 1-3 3L
Wizards 1 3 0.25 121 129.5 -8.5 0-2 1-1 0-1 0-3 1-3 2L
Nets 0 4 0 114.3 130.5 -16.2 0-1 0-3 0-0 0-2 0-4 4L
Pacers 0 3 0 116 127.7 -11.7 0-1 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-3 3L
Pelicans 0 3 0 109.3 123.3 -14 0-2 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-3 3L
  • 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