If you’re looking for Pelicans vs. Nuggets predictions, you’ve come to the right place. The Nuggets are on the move to take on the Pelicans on Friday, Nov 17 at 8:00 ET. At present, the total is set at 224.5, and the Nuggets are favored by 4 on the road. Keep reading to get our Pelicans vs. Nuggets player props and predictions.
Pelicans vs. Nuggets Odds
- Spread: Nuggets -4
- Total 224.5
Odds via FanDuel SportsBook. New To FanDuel? Check out our FanDuel Sportsbook Review to find out how to redeem a $1,000 risk-free bet!
Game Info
- Date: Friday, Nov 17
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans LA
- TV: BSNO
Nuggets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Nuggets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across the Nuggets last five road games, the team averaged 107 points per game while allowing 102. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 3-2 straight-up.
- Against the spread, the Nuggets have put together 0-3 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 2-1 straight up.
Pelicans Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, New Orleans has an ATS record of 0-3 while averaging 106 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.
Can Denver Stun the Crowd at Smoothie King Center?
Coming into today’s game vs. the Pelicans, the Nuggets are looking to build on their above .500 record of 9-2. The team currently sits 1st in the Western Conference and 1st place in the Northwest division.
In their recent matchup, the Nuggets offense ended with 111 points against the Clippers. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 53.4% and made 8 threes. Nikola Jokic is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 30 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Michael Porter Jr. brings a PPG average of 16.3 into the game.
The Nuggets’ defense is presently ranked 5th in the league, allowing an average of 106.3 points per contest.
Denver struggled on the boards in their last game vs. the Clippers, giving up 6. For the game, Los Angeles scored 108 points in the game.
Can the Pelicans Pull Off a Home Win?
The Pelicans head into today’s action with an overall record of 5-6 and have gone 1-2 over their previous three games. The team is currently 10th in the Western Conference, and they are also 3rd in the Southwest division.
Coming off their recent game, the Pelicans offense tallied 131 points in a matchup against the Mavericks. Their field goal percentage for the game was 52.1%, and they made 14 threes. The team’s scoring leader is Zion Williamson, who holds an average of 21.3 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.9 points per game this season.
The Pelicans’ defense is presently ranked 20th in the league, allowing an average of 115.6 points per contest.
When it comes to forced turnovers, the Pelicans are forcing 14 per game, which is 14th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 24th in blocked shots at 4.5 per game.
Pelicans vs. Nuggets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Nikola Jokic and his points prop of 32.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -119 while the under is at -115. According to our projections, Nikola Jokic is expected to record 29 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 32.5.
- The Prop: Nikola Jokic Under 32.5 Points (-115)
Pelicans vs. Nuggets Predictions
The Nuggets is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 113-108. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Nuggets at -4.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 224.5 and given that our model is projecting 221 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Nuggets -4 | at Fanduel Sportsbook