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New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets Predictions

Best Bet

Nuggets -11.5 @ -110

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There’s a case for taking the -110 that the Nuggets can overcome the -11.5 against the Pelicans. They should be capable of a sizeable win and that means we’re backing the favorites against the spread.

Discover our expert Pelicans vs Nuggets betting picks, featuring our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Explore the full analysis behind each wager further down the page.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans tip off against the Denver Nuggets in this NBA clash.

New Orleans Pelicans have been beaten in successive games and the latest was on the road at Delta Center. Utah Jazz claimed a 120-119 win. Zion Williamson dropped 23 points, as Saddiq Bey finished with 20 and Dejounte Murray 16.

Denver Nuggets suffered a defeat in their last game. A 96-84 scoreline occurred on the road at Paycom Center against Oklahoma City Thunder. Offensively, Aaron Gordon led the charge with 20, while DeMar DeRozan contributed 13 and Nikola Jokic 13.

H2H: Nuggets Are 8 From 10 on the Head-to-Head

The last matchup between the Nuggets and the Pelicans saw the former win. It was a 122-116 scoreline at Smoothie King Center. The Nuggets have racked up six straight victories over the Pelicans. On the head-to-head front, they have won 8 of the past 10.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	1	0	84	96	-12	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Pelicans	0	2	0	119.5	121.5	-2	0-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L

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The Pelicans have 1 win and 9 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 117.4 points, 43.6 rebounds, 22.2 assists, 9.5 steals and 5.8 blocks while shooting 46.0% from the field and 81.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 125.6 points and 47.0 rebounds per matchup.

Jeremiah Fears is averaging 21.7 points and 4.1 assists, while Derik Queen averages 8.9 rebounds and Saddiq Bey 1.9 (47.5%) 3-pointers made.

The Nuggets have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 112.0 points, 44.2 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 7.1 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 46.1% from the field and 80.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 111.2 points and 45.8 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 20.5 points, 11.0 rebounds and 7.3 assists, while Jamal Murray has an average of 1.6 (30.2%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray, Derik Queen, Bennedict Mathurin, Saddiq Bey.

Denver Nuggets lineup: Christian Braun, DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon.

Best Bet

Nuggets at -11.5 on the spread really stand out in this NBA contest. We are prepared to wager at -110 and expect the big favorites to cover this line.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The -11.5 line has been covered by Nuggets in 3 of their last 5 games at home.

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Nuggets -11.5 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans 108 - 122 Nuggets

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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.

Denver Nuggets are massive -500 favorites. They are regarded as 83% likely to win this NBA game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. For those wanting to back New Orleans Pelicans, you will find +385 about the underdogs.

11.5 is the spread and 237.5 is the total points line. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re going for Under 237.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Moneyline

Pelicans

+385

Nuggets

-500

Point Spread

Pelicans +11.5

-110

Nuggets -11.5

-110

Total Points

Under 237.5

-110

Over 237.5

-110

The Nuggets have a 9-1 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 128.40 points on average and giving up 118.60.

The Pelicans have endured ten straight defeats on the road. They have zero win and ten losses in the last 10 road games, scoring 113.30 points per matchup and conceding 122.50.

In their last matchup at Ball Arena, the Nuggets came out on top 122-88 against the Pelicans. In the past 10 head-to-head matchups at Ball Arena, the Nuggets have eight wins while the Pelicans have two.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O237.5	U237.5
Denver Nuggets Home Stats		9-1	247.00	128.40	118.60	6	4
New Orleans Pelicans Away Stats		0-10	235.80	113.30	122.50	3	7

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O237.5 = Games Over 237.5 Points
• U237.5 = Games Under 237.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Denver Nuggets Stats

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +11.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -11.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 243.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 235.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 237.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 237.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.40 pts and allowed 125.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 113.30 pts and allowed 122.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 223.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 247.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 237.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 237.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.00 pts and allowed 111.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 128.40 pts and allowed 118.60 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 32.60 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 9.50 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 23.70 (81.44%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.6, Offensive 11.80, Defensive 31.80
• Assists: 22.20
• Blocks: 5.80
• Steals: 9.50
• Turnovers : 13.70
• Personal Fouls: 22.00

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.40 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 9.90 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.80 (77.9%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.2, Offensive 13.00, Defensive 29.20
• Assists: 22.60
• Blocks: 4.90
• Steals: 9.00
• Turnovers : 13.10
• Personal Fouls: 21.50

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.50 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.40 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.80 (80.31%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.2, Offensive 9.90, Defensive 34.30
• Assists: 25.30
• Blocks: 4.40
• Steals: 7.10
• Turnovers : 13.10
• Personal Fouls: 20.50

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.30 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.90 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.10 (83.4%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.4, Offensive 8.80, Defensive 35.60
• Assists: 32.10
• Blocks: 4.00
• Steals: 7.60
• Turnovers : 11.80
• Personal Fouls: 21.00

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

0 Christian Braun

10 DeMar DeRozan

15 Nikola Jokic

27 Jamal Murray

32 Aaron Gordon

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

1 Zion Williamson

5 Dejounte Murray

22 Derik Queen

24 Bennedict Mathurin

41 Saddiq Bey

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	2	0	1	110	103	7	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Raptors	2	0	1	123.5	97	26.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Nets	0	1	0	103	110	-7	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Celtics	1	1	0.5	110	112	-2	1-0	0-1	1-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Knicks	0	2	0	101.5	106.5	-5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	2	0	1	124.5	112	12.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Pacers	1	1	0.5	114	120.5	-6.5	0-1	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-1	1L
Cavaliers	0	1	0	106	114	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Bucks	0	2	0	120.5	130	-9.5	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Bulls	1	1	0.5	112	130	-18	0-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	1-1	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	2	0	1	130	103	27	0-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Wizards	1	1	0.5	115	114	1	1-1	0-0	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Hornets	1	1	0.5	95.5	115.5	-20	0-1	1-0	0-1	1-1	1-1	1L
Magic	0	2	0	109	123.5	-14.5	0-2	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-2	2L
Heat	0	2	0	108.5	129.5	-21	0-2	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	2	0	1	106	94	12	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Trail Blazers	2	0	1	126	101.5	24.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Timberwolves	2	0	1	123	99.5	23.5	0-0	2-0	0-0	0-0	2-0	2W
Jazz	1	1	0.5	111.5	121	-9.5	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Nuggets	0	1	0	84	96	-12	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	2	0	1	126	111	15	2-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Clippers	1	1	0.5	119	110.5	8.5	1-0	0-1	1-1	1-1	1-1	1L
Warriors	0	2	0	106.5	119	-12.5	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Kings	0	2	0	108	124.5	-16.5	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Suns	0	1	0	83	124	-41	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	2	0	1	121	110	11	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Grizzlies	2	0	1	117	105.5	11.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Mavericks	1	1	0.5	115.5	116.5	-1	0-0	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-1	1W
Spurs	0	2	0	107	115	-8	0-2	0-0	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Pelicans	0	2	0	119.5	121.5	-2	0-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	2	0	1	110	103	7	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Pistons	2	0	1	124.5	112	12.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Hawks	2	0	1	130	103	27	0-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Raptors	2	0	1	123.5	97	26.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Wizards	1	1	0.5	115	114	1	1-1	0-0	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Hornets	1	1	0.5	95.5	115.5	-20	0-1	1-0	0-1	1-1	1-1	1L
Knicks	0	2	0	101.5	106.5	-5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L
Nets	0	1	0	103	110	-7	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Pacers	1	1	0.5	114	120.5	-6.5	0-1	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-1	1L
Magic	0	2	0	109	123.5	-14.5	0-2	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-2	2L
Celtics	1	1	0.5	110	112	-2	1-0	0-1	1-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Cavaliers	0	1	0	106	114	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Bucks	0	2	0	120.5	130	-9.5	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Bulls	1	1	0.5	112	130	-18	0-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Heat	0	2	0	108.5	129.5	-21	0-2	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	2	0	1	106	94	12	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Rockets	2	0	1	121	110	11	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Trail Blazers	2	0	1	126	101.5	24.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Lakers	2	0	1	126	111	15	2-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Timberwolves	2	0	1	123	99.5	23.5	0-0	2-0	0-0	0-0	2-0	2W
Grizzlies	2	0	1	117	105.5	11.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Clippers	1	1	0.5	119	110.5	8.5	1-0	0-1	1-1	1-1	1-1	1L
Nuggets	0	1	0	84	96	-12	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Spurs	0	2	0	107	115	-8	0-2	0-0	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Mavericks	1	1	0.5	115.5	116.5	-1	0-0	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-1	1W
Jazz	1	1	0.5	111.5	121	-9.5	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Warriors	0	2	0	106.5	119	-12.5	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Kings	0	2	0	108	124.5	-16.5	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Suns	0	1	0	83	124	-41	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Pelicans	0	2	0	119.5	121.5	-2	0-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	2	0	1	130	103	27	0-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Pistons	2	0	1	124.5	112	12.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Rockets	2	0	1	121	110	11	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Lakers	2	0	1	126	111	15	2-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Grizzlies	2	0	1	117	105.5	11.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Timberwolves	2	0	1	123	99.5	23.5	0-0	2-0	0-0	0-0	2-0	2W
Thunder	2	0	1	106	94	12	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
76ers	2	0	1	110	103	7	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Trail Blazers	2	0	1	126	101.5	24.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Raptors	2	0	1	123.5	97	26.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Celtics	1	1	0.5	110	112	-2	1-0	0-1	1-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Hornets	1	1	0.5	95.5	115.5	-20	0-1	1-0	0-1	1-1	1-1	1L
Bulls	1	1	0.5	112	130	-18	0-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Mavericks	1	1	0.5	115.5	116.5	-1	0-0	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-1	1W
Pacers	1	1	0.5	114	120.5	-6.5	0-1	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-1	1L
Clippers	1	1	0.5	119	110.5	8.5	1-0	0-1	1-1	1-1	1-1	1L
Jazz	1	1	0.5	111.5	121	-9.5	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Wizards	1	1	0.5	115	114	1	1-1	0-0	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Nets	0	1	0	103	110	-7	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Cavaliers	0	1	0	106	114	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Nuggets	0	1	0	84	96	-12	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Warriors	0	2	0	106.5	119	-12.5	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Heat	0	2	0	108.5	129.5	-21	0-2	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L
Bucks	0	2	0	120.5	130	-9.5	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Pelicans	0	2	0	119.5	121.5	-2	0-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L
Knicks	0	2	0	101.5	106.5	-5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L
Magic	0	2	0	109	123.5	-14.5	0-2	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-2	2L
Suns	0	1	0	83	124	-41	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Kings	0	2	0	108	124.5	-16.5	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Spurs	0	2	0	107	115	-8	0-2	0-0	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L

• 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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