Denver Nuggets (33-14) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (26-21)
January 24, 2023 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: New Orleans Pelicans PK; Over/Under: -
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The Denver Nuggets and New Orleans Pelicans meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Smoothie King Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 117.2 points on 51 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 25.1 points and 11 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 18.9 points and 4.2 rebounds. Aaron Gordon is the third double-digit scorer and Michael Porter Jr. is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 39.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74.2 percent from the free throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
The New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 116 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 113.4 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 26 points and 7 rebounds, while CJ McCollum is averaging 21.1 points and 4.5 rebounds. Brandon Ingram is the third double-digit scorer and Jonas Valanciunas is grabbing 9.9 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.
Trends
The Nuggets are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 1 days rest and 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games overall. The Pelicans are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. The under is 6-2 in Nuggets last 8 overall. The over is 7-3 in Pelicans last 10 home games. The Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in New Orleans.
Randy’s Free Pick
You should check the injury report before betting this game. Yes, the Pelicans are still down two of their top players, but the Nuggets could be without Jokic, Porter and others. With that said, I have to lean the Pelicans at home, assuming the Nuggets will be undermanned. The Pels play with energy at home and win there by an average of 6.3 points. Toss up game, give me the home team.
