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New Orleans Pelicans (12-38) vs. Denver Nuggets (31-19)
February 5, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Denver Nuggets -9.5; Over/Under: 240
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The New Orleans Pelicans and the Denver Nuggets duke it out at the Ball Arena once again on Wednesday night. Here’s a Nuggets vs Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Nuggets vs Pelicans Pick.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans could really do with a win as they are now riding a six-game losing streak after getting routed by the Nuggets in a 125-113 road defeat on Monday. Trey Murphy drained eight 3-pointers to lead the team with 41 points on 13 of 21 shooting, CJ McCollum added 30 points with six rebounds and five assists while Zion Williamson chipped in with 14 points, six rebounds, and five assists but no other player scored more than eight points. As a team, the Pelicans shot 43 percent from the field and 18 of 38 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Nuggets from the start and fell behind by 20 points in the first half before they went on a run in the fourth quarter to get it to single digits before time ran out. The Pels will face the Kings following this one.

Denver Nuggets Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets have been in great form as they’ve won 11 of their last 15 games overall and they will be gunning for a fourth straight win after routing the Pelicans on Monday. Michael Porter Jr led the team with 36 points on 12 of 22 shooting, Nikola Jokic tallied a triple-double of 27 points with 14 rebounds and 10 assists while Jamal Murray chipped in with 20 points and eight assists. As a team, the Nuggets shot 50 percent from the field and 12 of 33 from the 3-point line as they hit the ground running and poured in 68 points in the first half to open a 20-point lead which was more than enough to hold off the Pelicans who rallied late. The Nuggets will take on the Magic and Suns after this game.

Why the Denver Nuggets will win

  • The Pelicans have lost each of their last 13 road games against teams that held a winning record.
  • The Nuggets have won 22 of their last 23 home games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The home team has covered the spread in each of the Nuggets’ last eight games.
  • The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight Wednesday games as underdogs.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

  • The Nuggets have lost each of their last four home games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Pelicans have won four of their last five games at Ball Arena following a road loss.
  • The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Pelicans have covered the spread in four of their last five games at Ball Arena following a road loss.

Total Points Facts

  • Six of the Nuggets’ last seven home games following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Five of the Pelicans’ last six road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.

Nuggets vs Pelicans Prediction

The Pelicans are still missing Dejounte Murray, Brandon Ingram, and Herbert Jones, while the Nuggets have ruled out Russell Westbrook again and they have Aaron Gordon listed as questionable. It’s always tough to beat the same team twice in a row, but the Nuggets are clearly the team in better form and they were always in control after scoring 68 points in the first half. The Pelicans are capable of making this a contest despite missing so many key players, but they weren’t able to keep it within single digits on Monday despite a combined 71 points from McCollum and Murphy, so I will stick with the Nuggets to get the win and cover at home once again.

Peter Tran's Free Pick: Denver -9.5

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