New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Take Nuggets Against the Spread

If you agree with our prediction that the Nuggets can be superior to the Pelicans, you can get 1.89 for this selection against the spread. The big favorites should be capable of covering the -11.5 line.

Nuggets Overtime Victory in Last H2H

New Orleans Pelicans have suffered five straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Boston Celtics 118-116 at Smoothie King Center. Trey Murphy scored 40 points, with Jose Alvarado getting 20 and CJ McCollum 17.

Denver Nuggets made it back-to-back wins in their last game. It was a 107-104 road triumph at Spectrum Center when meeting Charlotte Hornets. Nikola Jokic shone on the court with a triple-double performance that featured 28 points, 17 assists and 13 rebounds.

The Nuggets beat the Pelicans in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 132-129 (OT) scoreline at Smoothie King Center. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Nuggets winning six times.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

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4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Pelicans are averaging 119.0 points, 44.2 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 9.4 steals and 5.9 blocks while shooting 46.4% from the field and 76.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 122.1 points and 49.1 rebounds per contest.

Trey Murphy is averaging 25.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.3 (38.4%) 3-pointers made, while Dejounte Murray averages 6.0 assists.

The Nuggets have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 121.1 points, 44.4 rebounds, 30.7 assists, 7.1 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 53.0% from the field and 82.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 119.5 points and 40.3 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 23.2 points, 10.4 rebounds and 10.8 assists, while Julian Strawther has an average of 2.0 (38.5%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Javonte Green, Yves Missi, Trey Murphy.

Denver Nuggets lineup: Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Nikola Jokic, Zeke Nnaji, Jamal Murray.

Expert NBA Analysis

The NBA predictions are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable stats.

Key Pelicans vs Nuggets stats:

• The -11.5 line has been covered by Nuggets in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 11 of their last 20 games on the road.

Pelicans vs Nuggets Prediction

We’re predicting that this could be a one-sided NBA affair. Our best pick is to take Denver Nuggets at 1.89 to cover a generous -11.5 line on the spread.

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Nuggets -11.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 52.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

Our Pick

Nuggets -11.5 @ 1.89 Bet Now

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Player Props

Zion Williamson Over 23.5 Points 1.85

Zion Williamson (Pelicans) has scored Over 23.5 points in 4 straight games. We think that he can therefore cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points at betting odds of 1.85.

Latest Zion Williamson Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 23.5

1.85

Under 23.5

1.88

Assists

Over 5.5

2.07

Under 5.5

1.70

Rebounds

Over 6.5

1.72

Under 6.5

2.05

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Nikola Jokic Under 12.5 Rebounds 2.05

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has an average of 8.6 rebounds in the past 5 games. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of 2.05 that he fails to cover the Player Rebounds line.

Latest Nikola Jokic Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 27.5

1.93

Under 27.5

1.80

Assists

Over 10.5

1.77

Under 10.5

1.97

Rebounds

Over 12.5

1.72

Under 12.5

2.05

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans 109 - 123 Nuggets

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Nuggets can be backed speculatively to achieve a 123-109 victory.

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 betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Running Scared of Nuggets Win

Denver Nuggets are massive 1.22 favorites. They are regarded as 82% likely to win this NBA game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. New Orleans Pelicans are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at 4.50.

9.5 is the spread and 242 is the total points line. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 242 at 1.93.

The Nuggets are favorites at odds of 1.48 when it comes to the Race to 20 Points betting, with the Pelicans available at 2.65 should you think they’ll reach this number first.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Pelicans

4.50

Nuggets

1.22

Point Spread

Pelicans +9.5

1.93

Nuggets -9.5

1.89

Total Points

Under 242

1.93

Over 242

1.89

Nikola Jokic Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to score most points is Nikola Jokic. You can get 1.93 that he scores Over 27.5 points or 1.80 that he goes Under.

Player Points

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 27.5

1.93

Under 27.5

1.80

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 23.5

1.85

Under 23.5

1.88

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 21.5

1.79

Under 21.5

1.95

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 21.5

1.81

Under 21.5

1.93

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 20.5

1.80

Under 20.5

1.93

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 18.5

1.91

Under 18.5

1.83

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 15.5

1.96

Under 15.5

1.78

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 12.5

1.80

Under 12.5

1.94

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)

Over 10.5

1.77

Under 10.5

1.97

Julian Strawther (Nuggets)

Over 9.5

1.85

Under 9.5

1.91

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 7.5

2.04

Under 7.5

1.73

Player Assists

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 10.5

1.77

Under 10.5

1.97

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 6.5

1.79

Under 6.5

1.95

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

2.07

Under 5.5

1.70

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

1.81

Under 5.5

1.93

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

2.30

Under 4.5

1.57

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

1.97

Under 3.5

1.77

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

1.66

Under 2.5

2.14

Player Rebounds

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 12.5

1.72

Under 12.5

2.05

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 7.5

2.12

Under 7.5

1.67

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 6.5

1.72

Under 6.5

2.05

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 6.5

1.82

Under 6.5

1.92

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

2.12

Under 5.5

1.67

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

2.20

Under 5.5

1.62

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

1.97

Under 5.5

1.77

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

1.62

Under 3.5

2.23

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

2.18

Under 3.5

1.64

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)

Over 2.5

1.67

Under 2.5

2.12

Julian Strawther (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

1.97

Under 2.5

1.80

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Team Stats

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Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

0 Christian Braun

1 Michael Porter Jr.

15 Nikola Jokic

22 Zeke Nnaji

27 Jamal Murray

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

1 Zion Williamson

3 CJ McCollum

4 Javonte Green

21 Yves Missi

25 Trey Murphy

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	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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