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

By Elijah Jackson, Senior NBA Analyst | Published: 5 months ago | Last Updated: Oct 29, 20:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Nuggets

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.

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
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Pelicans	25	53	0.321	114.9	119.4	-4.5	16-23	9-30	7-9	16-33	3-7	7L

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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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Jeremiah Fears, Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones, DeAndre Jordan, Trey Murphy.

Denver Nuggets lineup: Christian Braun, Nikola Jokic, Cameron Johnson, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon.

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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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jamal Murray Over 3.5 Rebounds -141

Jamal Murray (Nuggets) has finished with Over 3.5 rebounds in 5 straight home games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -141 that this happens.

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Nikola Jokic Under 26.5 Points -112

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has totaled an average of 21.2 points in the past 5 home games. His Player Points might once again fall below the line, with this bet offering plenty of appeal and you can back -112.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 239.5

Spread Nuggets -12.5

Player Rebounds Jamal Murray Over 3.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Under 239.5, followed by Nuggets -12.5 on the spread and Jamal Murray (Nuggets) to record Over 3.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans

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.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets 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 Big Favorites With the Books

Denver Nuggets are massive -625 favorites. They are regarded as 86% likely to win this NBA game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. At +460, New Orleans Pelicans are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

There is a spread of 12.5 and total points has a line of 239.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 239.5 at -112.

There are hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on this popular basketball league and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Point Spread

Total Points

Nikola Jokic Favorite to Get Most Points

Nikola Jokic is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -115 that this player gets Over 26.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at the same odds.

Player Points

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Jordan Poole (Pelicans)

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Player Assists

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Jordan Poole (Pelicans)

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Player Rebounds

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

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Micro Betting

There are always opportunities to enjoy micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and basketball bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.

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Ball Arena

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 Home Stats		7-3	223.30	115.40	107.90	3	7
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

Last 5 & H2H

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Home
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Last 5 Games

Pelicans

NBA: 28/10 Celtics 122 Pelicans90
NBA: 25/10 Spurs 120 Pelicans116
NBA: 23/10 Pelicans 122 Grizzlies128
NBA: 13/04 Thunder 115 Pelicans100
NBA: 12/04 Heat 153 Pelicans104

Nuggets

NBA: 28/10 Nuggets 127 Timberwolves114
NBA: 26/10 Suns 111 Nuggets133
NBA: 24/10 Nuggets 131 Warriors137
NBA Playoffs: 18/05 Nuggets 93 Thunder125
NBA Playoffs: 16/05 Thunder 107 Nuggets119

Head to Head

Pelicans vs Nuggets

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
NBA: 01/02 2023 Pelicans 113 Nuggets 122
NBA: 25/01 2023 Nuggets 99 Pelicans 98

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

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

+12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
+12.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
-12.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 231.20 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 239.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 236.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 236.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 107.00 pts and allowed 124.20 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 112.70 pts and allowed 127.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 230.50 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 223.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 236.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 236.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.50 pts and allowed 117.00 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 115.40 pts and allowed 107.90 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 28.50 (50%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.70 (32%)
Free Throws Made: 17.50 (74.47%)
Rebounds: Total 43.6, Offensive 12.20, Defensive 31.40
Assists: 25.10
Blocks: 3.10
Steals: 8.00
Turnovers : 14.10
Personal Fouls: 20.10

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 30.90 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.30 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 14.00 (69.65%)
Rebounds: Total 43.1, Offensive 12.10, Defensive 31.00
Assists: 27.60
Blocks: 3.70
Steals: 7.50
Turnovers : 16.10
Personal Fouls: 22.40

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 26.70 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.50 (34%)
Free Throws Made: 22.60 (82.78%)
Rebounds: Total 47.9, Offensive 12.10, Defensive 35.80
Assists: 23.20
Blocks: 4.10
Steals: 7.90
Turnovers : 15.70
Personal Fouls: 21.90

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 30.20 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.20 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 21.40 (77.54%)
Rebounds: Total 47.1, Offensive 10.50, Defensive 36.60
Assists: 26.50
Blocks: 3.90
Steals: 8.80
Turnovers : 13.40
Personal Fouls: 19.30

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

Herbert Jones	3	29.07	28	5	9.3	1.7	1.7	6.0	0.3	1.3
Saddiq Bey	3	27.2	33	5	11.0	1.7	2.3	3.7	-	1.0
Jeremiah Fears	3	24.5	30	5	10.0	1.7	-	2.0	-	1.0
Derik Queen	3	23.63	30	1	10.0	0.3	-	4.7	1.0	0.7
Yves Missi	2	21.3	16	4	8.0	2.0	-	7.0	0.5	0.5
Jordan Hawkins	3	16.63	15	3	5.0	1.0	1.0	2.3	-	-
Jose Alvarado	2	12.55	5	2	2.5	1.0	0.5	1.5	-	1.0
DeAndre Jordan	1	11	7	-	7.0	-	-	5.0	-	-
Hunter Dickinson	1	4.7	2	-	2.0	-	-	-	1.0	-
Micah Peavy	1	3.3	2	-	2.0	-	-	2.0	-	-
Bryce McGowens	1	3.3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Karlo Matkovic	1	3.3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Jaden Springer	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Trey Alexander	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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

Aaron Gordon	3	32.23	76	6	25.3	2.0	3.7	4.3	0.3	1.0
Tim Hardaway Jr.	3	26.47	34	3	11.3	1.0	2.3	1.0	-	0.7
Cameron Johnson	3	25.2	25	5	8.3	1.7	1.0	3.0	-	0.7
Peyton Watson	3	20.17	21	3	7.0	1.0	0.7	2.0	1.0	0.7
Bruce Brown	3	18.1	17	6	5.7	2.0	0.7	4.3	0.7	0.3
Jonas Valanciunas	3	11.73	24	3	8.0	1.0	-	4.7	0.7	-
Spencer Jones	3	3.1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.7
Zeke Nnaji	2	2.2	2	1	1.0	0.5	-	-	-	-
Jalen Pickett	2	2.2	2	-	1.0	-	-	-	-	-
Julian Strawther	2	2.2	3	-	1.5	-	-	1.0	-	-
DaRon Holmes II	2	2.2	3	-	1.5	-	0.5	-	-	-
Hunter Tyson	1	1.4	-	-	-	-	-	1.0	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Dejounte Murray

Injured

Kevon Looney

Injured

Denver Nuggets Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

0 Christian Braun

15 Nikola Jokic

23 Cameron Johnson

27 Jamal Murray

32 Aaron Gordon

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

0 Jeremiah Fears

1 Zion Williamson

2 Herbert Jones

9 DeAndre Jordan

25 Trey Murphy

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

27 Oct NBA

Celtics 122-90 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

24 Oct NBA

Spurs 120-116 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

22 Oct NBA

Pelicans 122-128 Grizzlies

Confirmed Lineups

13 Apr NBA

Thunder 115-100 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

11 Apr NBA

Heat 153-104 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

10 Apr NBA

Pelicans 111-136 Bucks

Confirmed Lineups

08 Apr NBA

Pelicans 114-119 Nets

Confirmed Lineups

06 Apr NBA

Bucks 111-107 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

04 Apr NBA

Pelicans 108-124 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

02 Apr NBA

Pelicans 98-114 Clippers

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

27 Oct NBA

Nuggets 127-114 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

25 Oct NBA

Suns 111-133 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

23 Oct NBA

Nuggets 131-137 Warriors

Confirmed Lineups

18 May NBA Playoffs

Nuggets 93-125 Thunder

Confirmed Lineups

15 May NBA Playoffs

Thunder 107-119 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

13 May NBA Playoffs

Nuggets 105-112 Thunder

Confirmed Lineups

11 May NBA Playoffs

Thunder 92-87 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

09 May NBA Playoffs

Thunder 104-113 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

07 May NBA Playoffs

Nuggets 106-149 Thunder

Confirmed Lineups

05 May NBA Playoffs

Nuggets 121-119 Thunder

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	52	25	0.675	114.6	107.1	7.5	26-11	26-14	9-5	33-15	8-2	2W
Knicks	50	28	0.641	116.9	110.4	6.5	28-9	22-19	12-3	32-16	7-3	2W
76ers	43	34	0.558	116.5	116.5	0	22-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	2W
Raptors	43	34	0.558	114.5	112.1	2.4	21-17	22-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	1W
Nets	18	59	0.234	106.1	115.8	-9.7	10-28	8-31	3-12	12-34	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Bucks	30	47	0.39	110.5	116.9	-6.4	17-22	13-25	9-6	20-28	2-8	2L
Bulls	29	48	0.377	116.2	121.6	-5.4	18-21	11-27	4-12	17-31	2-8	6L
Pacers	18	59	0.234	112.6	120.8	-8.2	11-27	7-32	4-10	14-34	3-7	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	45	33	0.577	118.6	115.9	2.7	23-16	22-17	9-6	26-22	8-2	4W
Hornets	42	36	0.538	116.4	111.3	5.1	21-19	21-17	11-5	25-24	8-2	3W
Magic	41	36	0.532	115.4	115.4	0	24-16	17-20	9-8	24-25	3-7	1W
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Timberwolves	46	31	0.597	117.6	114.1	3.5	25-14	21-17	9-7	29-21	5-5	2L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Jazz	21	57	0.269	117.2	125.6	-8.4	13-27	8-30	1-14	11-37	1-9	8L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Kings	21	57	0.269	110.9	120.9	-10	14-25	7-32	3-10	13-35	4-6	2W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Rockets	48	29	0.623	114.8	109.9	4.9	28-10	20-19	9-6	26-22	7-3	5W
Grizzlies	25	52	0.325	114.8	119.6	-4.8	14-26	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	3L
Pelicans	25	53	0.321	114.9	119.4	-4.5	16-23	9-30	7-9	16-33	3-7	7L
Mavericks	24	53	0.312	113.6	119.3	-5.7	14-25	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	3L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Celtics	52	25	0.675	114.6	107.1	7.5	26-11	26-14	9-5	33-15	8-2	2W
Knicks	50	28	0.641	116.9	110.4	6.5	28-9	22-19	12-3	32-16	7-3	2W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Hawks	45	33	0.577	118.6	115.9	2.7	23-16	22-17	9-6	26-22	8-2	4W
76ers	43	34	0.558	116.5	116.5	0	22-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	2W
Raptors	43	34	0.558	114.5	112.1	2.4	21-17	22-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	1W
Hornets	42	36	0.538	116.4	111.3	5.1	21-19	21-17	11-5	25-24	8-2	3W
Magic	41	36	0.532	115.4	115.4	0	24-16	17-20	9-8	24-25	3-7	1W
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Bucks	30	47	0.39	110.5	116.9	-6.4	17-22	13-25	9-6	20-28	2-8	2L
Bulls	29	48	0.377	116.2	121.6	-5.4	18-21	11-27	4-12	17-31	2-8	6L
Pacers	18	59	0.234	112.6	120.8	-8.2	11-27	7-32	4-10	14-34	3-7	1L
Nets	18	59	0.234	106.1	115.8	-9.7	10-28	8-31	3-12	12-34	1-9	2L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Rockets	48	29	0.623	114.8	109.9	4.9	28-10	20-19	9-6	26-22	7-3	5W
Timberwolves	46	31	0.597	117.6	114.1	3.5	25-14	21-17	9-7	29-21	5-5	2L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Grizzlies	25	52	0.325	114.8	119.6	-4.8	14-26	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	3L
Pelicans	25	53	0.321	114.9	119.4	-4.5	16-23	9-30	7-9	16-33	3-7	7L
Mavericks	24	53	0.312	113.6	119.3	-5.7	14-25	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	3L
Kings	21	57	0.269	110.9	120.9	-10	14-25	7-32	3-10	13-35	4-6	2W
Jazz	21	57	0.269	117.2	125.6	-8.4	13-27	8-30	1-14	11-37	1-9	8L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Celtics	52	25	0.675	114.6	107.1	7.5	26-11	26-14	9-5	33-15	8-2	2W
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Knicks	50	28	0.641	116.9	110.4	6.5	28-9	22-19	12-3	32-16	7-3	2W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Rockets	48	29	0.623	114.8	109.9	4.9	28-10	20-19	9-6	26-22	7-3	5W
Timberwolves	46	31	0.597	117.6	114.1	3.5	25-14	21-17	9-7	29-21	5-5	2L
Hawks	45	33	0.577	118.6	115.9	2.7	23-16	22-17	9-6	26-22	8-2	4W
76ers	43	34	0.558	116.5	116.5	0	22-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	2W
Raptors	43	34	0.558	114.5	112.1	2.4	21-17	22-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	1W
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Hornets	42	36	0.538	116.4	111.3	5.1	21-19	21-17	11-5	25-24	8-2	3W
Magic	41	36	0.532	115.4	115.4	0	24-16	17-20	9-8	24-25	3-7	1W
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Bucks	30	47	0.39	110.5	116.9	-6.4	17-22	13-25	9-6	20-28	2-8	2L
Bulls	29	48	0.377	116.2	121.6	-5.4	18-21	11-27	4-12	17-31	2-8	6L
Grizzlies	25	52	0.325	114.8	119.6	-4.8	14-26	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	3L
Pelicans	25	53	0.321	114.9	119.4	-4.5	16-23	9-30	7-9	16-33	3-7	7L
Mavericks	24	53	0.312	113.6	119.3	-5.7	14-25	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	3L
Kings	21	57	0.269	110.9	120.9	-10	14-25	7-32	3-10	13-35	4-6	2W
Jazz	21	57	0.269	117.2	125.6	-8.4	13-27	8-30	1-14	11-37	1-9	8L
Nets	18	59	0.234	106.1	115.8	-9.7	10-28	8-31	3-12	12-34	1-9	2L
Pacers	18	59	0.234	112.6	120.8	-8.2	11-27	7-32	4-10	14-34	3-7	1L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	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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