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Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Denver Nuggets (14-8) face the New Orleans Pelicans (14-8) Sunday afternoon at Smoothie King Center. Tip is set for 3:30 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 started a 2-game Southeast US jaunt with a 117-109 loss at the Atlanta Hawks Friday. That snapped a 4-game win and cover streak. Denver has alternated the Over and Under in each of its past 6 games, cashing the Over in Atlanta.

The Pelicans steam into this contest on a 3-game win streak, covering the past 2. New Orleans has been fire against the number lately, going 7-3 ATS across the past 10 games overall. It has alternated the Under and Over across the past 4 outings, hitting the Under in Friday’s 117-99 win at the San Antonio Spurs.

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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 6:21 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): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nuggets at Pelicans key injuries

Nuggets

F Jeff Green (knee) questionable
F Michael Porter Jr. (heel) questionable

Pelicans

F Brandon Ingram (toe) questionable
F Herbert Jones (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Nuggets at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 107, Pelicans 102

Moneyline

The NUGGETS (-115) are a solid play on the road in this matinee game in the Big Easy despite MPJ on the injury report. G Jamaal Murray returned to action and gutted it out in Atlanta, scoring 20 points, so he should be OK for this one. The team also got G Bones Hyland back from the COVID list, and that helped immensely.

The Pelicans are on a 3-game win streak and are 5-1 SU across their past 6 outings. However, Denver has owned this series in recent seasons, posting 5 wins in the last 6 meetings, including 3 of the past 4 trips to NOLA.

Against the spread

The NUGGETS -1.5 (-105) are worth playing here if you like them to win unless you firmly believe the Pelicans will win, or lose by just 1 points.

Denver has covered 4 of the last 6 meetings in this series while going 4-0 ATS in its last 4 trips to the Crescent City. Look for the Nuggs to get it done again in this matinee action, cooling off the Pels.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 227.5 (-110).

The Under is always a strong play in an afternoon basketball game, especially in a ‘fun’ city with a vibrant nightlife. The Nuggets might start out a bit on the sluggish side before turning it on late.

The Under is 7-2 in the previous 9 meetings in this series while going 3-1 in the past 4 clashes in New Orleans.

While it’s mostly been all about the Over for Denver lately, the Under is 7-1 in the past 8 against winning teams for New Orleans, and 7-2 in its last 9 games at Smoothie King Center.

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Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Denver Nuggets (26-21) travel to Smoothie King Center Friday to take on the New Orleans Pelicans (18-29). Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Nuggets vs. Pelicans odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Nuggets are coming off their first against the spread (ATS) push of the season as they won 124-118 as 6-point road favorites against the Brooklyn Nets Wednesday. Denver had failed to cover five straight games prior and is 2-7-1 ATS through its last 10 games. The Nuggets are 13-12 straight up (SU) on the road this season.

The Pelicans are 11-11 SU at home and are 22-24-1 ATS this season. New Orleans is 6-3-1 ATS over its last 10 games, most recently covering as an 11.5-point underdog Tuesday at the Philadelphia 76ers.

Leading scorer F Brandon Ingram is listed as questionable, so I’d wait to make this play until his status is announced. The spread seems to indicate he’ll suit up, but better safe than sorry.

Nuggets at Pelicans odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:22 p.m. ET.

Money line: Nuggets -180 (bet $180 to win $100) | Pelicans +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -4.5 (-105) | Pelicans +4.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Nuggets at Pelicans key injuries

Nuggets

F Michael Porter Jr. (spine) out
G Will Barton (non-COVID illness) probable

Pelicans

G Josh Hart (ankle) questionable
F Brandon Ingram (ankle) questionable

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Nuggets at Pelicans odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 113, Pelicans 111

Money line

PASS on the money line.

I don’t love the value for Denver or New Orleans. If the Pelicans can reach the +160 territory they’re worth a look SU, but just pay the price and take the points with the home side until that point.

Against the spread

BET on the PELICANS +4.5 (-120).

The Nuggets have won four of their last five games yet haven’t covered a single time. The Nuggets are led primarily by C Nikola Jokic, who is among the MVP favorites, with two of their top three scoring options still out.

The Pelicans have the size to counterattack Jokic. C Jonas Valančiūnas will more than likely be the primary defender on Jokic and should be able to stand his ground.

Both teams rank similarly in rebounding and turnover rate, so as long as Ingram suits up, this should be a competitive battle.

Ingram has missed the last two games. He has a 110 offensive rating and a positive net rating so his status will make all the difference, and the Pelicans are a solid play if he’s available.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the OVER 218.5 (-107).

The Nuggets are 26-21 O/U this season; the Pelicans are 20-26-1 O/U.

Denver doesn’t rank highly in pace, but it has been converting Overs at a high rate recently. The Nuggets are 7-1 O/U in their last 8 games as they’ve scored 110 or more points in their last five straight and have even topped 115 points in four games along that stretch.

Similarly, the Pelicans rank 22nd in defensive rating and have hit the Over in consecutive games.

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Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Denver Nuggets (11-12) travel to Smoothie King Center Wednesday to take on the New Orleans Pelicans (7-19). Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Nuggets at Pelicans odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Nuggets enter this game on their fifth of a seven-game road trip. They’ll have a back-to-back in San Antonio after this trade to Louisiana.

So far, they’re 2-2, losing to the Magic and Bulls and defeating the New York Knicks and Miami Heat. Led by MVP Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets are 0-2 against the spread as road favorites.

As for the Pelicans, they’re 6-4 as home underdogs. They’re just 3-8 at home; however, they’ve been more competitive since F Brandon Ingram has returned. They’re 2-2 in their last 4 games.

Nuggets at Pelicans odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:15 a.m. ET.

Money line: Nuggets -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Pelicans +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -2.5 (-107) | Pelicans +2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nuggets at Pelicans key injuries

Nuggets

C Nikola Jokic (forearm) probable

G Austin Rivers (health and safety protocols) out
F Michael Porter Jr. (back) out

Pelicans

F Zion Williamson (foot) out
G Josh Hart (knee) questionable

Nuggets at Pelicans odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 108, Pelicans 104

Money line

PASS on the money line. I’ll take the quarter on the dollar and head towards the spread for better value.

Against the spread

BET on the NUGGETS -2.0 (-107) as the best value in this game.

The Pelicans, even with Ingram, haven’t been nearly the team they should be. Defensively, they’ve been atrocious, giving up 28 or more points to the Rockets in three of four quarters in their last outing.

On the other hand, the Nuggets have topped 108 points in three of their last five. With Jokic leading the way, the Nuggets have been excellent.

Jonas Valanciunas will be tasked with slowing him down, and I don’t envision that going over well. Jokic averaged 33 points per game as the Nuggets won all 3 matches against his Grizzlies last season.

He won’t be slowed down, and the Nuggets should come out on top with ease in this one.

Over/Under

“LEAN” the UNDER 214.5 (-110) as these two teams rank 26th and 27th in points per game, respectively.

While the Nuggets shoot the 10th-best percentage in the league from the field, they play their offense through Jokic, and that’s not ideal for a high-paced game.

As for the Pelicans, they just can’t shoot. They rank 26th in field goal percentage per game. While Ingram is a bona fide superstar, not all Pelicans play at his level.

Given the elite stardom and then dropoff from both teams, I’d bank on those two not getting enough to carry their teams all the way to the Over.

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