Are you in need of Nuggets vs. Pelicans predictions? Well, you’re in the right place as the Pelicans are on the road to face the Nuggets on Monday, Nov 6 at 9:00 ET. The current total is 221.5, and the Nuggets are favored by 5.5. Keep reading to get our Nuggets vs. Pelicans player props and predictions.
Nuggets vs. Pelicans Odds
- Spread: Nuggets -5.5
- Total 221.5
Game Info
- Date: Monday, Nov 6
- Time: 9:00 ET
- Location: Ball Arena, Denver CO
- TV: ALT
Pelicans Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- The Pelicans are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
- As the betting underdog, the Pelicans have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
Nuggets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Nuggets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Denver has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 108 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
- The last ten games that Denver was favored, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 9-1 straight up.
Do the Pelicans Have a Shot at a Win at Denver?
Entering the action today, the Pelicans have an overall record of 4-2 and have achieved a 2-1 record over their last three games. Throughout their six games, the Pelicans have gone 2-1 against teams in the Western Conference and 2-1 in non-conference matchups.
New Orleans’ offense is ranked 14th in possessions per game, 11th in field goal percentage, and 23rd in points per game in the NBA this season (2023-2024).
The Pelicans’ offense is ranked 15th in the NBA for three point percentage, shooting at 32%. They also rank 29th in the league for three point attempts per game with 34.8. In terms of effective field goal percentage, they rank 18th in the NBA with a rate of 51%.
This season, the Pelicans’ defense ranks 13th in the league, allowing an average of 111 points per game. They also rank 24th in blocked shots with an average of 5.3 per game, and 2nd in steals with an average of 7.7 per game.
Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Denver?
Today’s matchup sees the Nuggets seeking to extend their current two game winning streak, with an overall record standing at 6-1. Denver has been good at home so far, boasting a 4-0 record, in contrast to their 2-1 record on the road.
This year, the Denver offense ranks in the middle of the NBA in various statistical categories. They are 15th in effective field goal percentage at 52% and 7th in two-point field goal percentage at 50%. Additionally, they rank 5th in three-point attempts per game with 37.4 and 7th in three-pointers made per game with 13.4. The Nuggets currently average 111.2 points per game, placing them 10th in the league.
The Nuggets’ offense is displaying impressive statistics in the 2023-2024 season, boasting the second highest two-point field goal percentage in the NBA at 59%, attempting an average of 88.7 field goals per game (ranking 22nd), and making 11.9 three-pointers per game (ranking 18th).
Defensively, the Nuggets rank 5th in the NBA with an effective field goal percentage allowed of 50.2 and 104.7 points per game allowed. They also rank 20th in the NBA with an average of 7 blocks per game.
Nuggets vs. Pelicans Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Nikola Jokic and his points prop of 28.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -110 while the under is at -115. In this game against the Nuggets, we suggest betting on the under for Nikola Jokic and his points prop set at 28.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 26.
The Prop: Nikola Jokic Under 28.5 Points (-115)
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Nuggets vs. Pelicans Predictions
As the underdogs with a spread of +5.5, we recommend going with the Pelicans on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 221.5 and given that our model is projecting 219 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Pelicans +5.5