The Denver Nuggets (33-14) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (26-21) on Tuesday at Smoothie King Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Pelicans odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Nuggets lost 101-99 to the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday but failed to cover as 3-point favorites at home. Denver had won 9 straight games before the loss, although C Nikola Jokic continues to be sidelined due to an injury.
The Pelicans suffered a 100-96 loss to the Miami Heat on Sunday despite covering as 7-point underdogs on the road. New Orleans is currently on a 4-game losing skid.
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Nuggets at Pelicans odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:11 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Pelicans -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -1.5 (-105) | Pelicans +1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Nuggets at Pelicans key injuries
Nuggets
- G Bones Hyland (finger) questionable
- C Nikola Jokic (hamstring) questionable
- F Michael Porter Jr. (personal) questionable
Pelicans
- F Brandon Ingram (toe) doubtful
- F Naji Marshall (toe) questionable
- F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Nuggets at Pelicans picks and predictions
Prediction
Nuggets 114, Pelicans 109
Moneyline
NUGGETS (-115) is where I’d lean even if Jokic is out again. The Nuggets have shown they are one of the deepest teams in the NBA and G CJ McCollum is shouldering a lot for the Pelicans with Ingram and Williamson sidelined.
Against the spread
NUGGETS -1.5 (-105) is how I’d bet on the spread in this contest, though, I’d rather take the moneyline instead. However, this spread does appear to be created with the idea that Jokic will be inactive again.
The Nuggets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS loss and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road meetings with the Pelicans. The Pelicans are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games against a team with a winning record.
Over/Under
UNDER 231.5 (-110) is an intriguing bet in this matchup. regardless of Jokic. While the Pelicans are 12th in pace, the Nuggets play at the 10th slowest pace in the NBA this season.
Denver has gone Under in 5 of its last 6 games following an ATS loss and New Orleans has gone Under in 8 of its last 9 games against a team with a winning record. The Under has also hit in 8 of the last 10 meetings between these teams.
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