New Orleans (0-3) vs Denver (2-1)
October 29, 2025 at 09:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Denver -13.5 — Over/Under: +235.5
The New Orleans Pelicans invade the Ball Arena to take on the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. Here’s a New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets Pick.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans have been doing it tough so far as they are now hoping to avoid a fourth straight defeat after getting manhandled by the Celtics in a 122-90 loss on Monday. Jordan Poole led the team with 22 points and four assists on five of 14 shooting, Derik Queen added 12 points while Herbert Jones chipped in with 11 points.
As a team, the Pelicans shot a miserly 33 percent from the field and nine of 36 from the 3-point line as they fought hard through three quarters to keep the deficit to single digits. Only to get completely blown out by 35-12 in the fourth quarter to suffer their worst defeat of the season so far. Jeremiah Fears had a night to forget as he shot just one of 11 from the field to finish with two points.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets will be aiming for a third straight victory after taking down the Timberwolves in a 127-114 road win on Monday. Jamal Murray led the team with 43 points on 16 of 29 shooting, Nikola Jokic racked up a triple-double of 25 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists on nine of 10 shooting, while Tim Hardaway Jr chipped in with 20 points off the bench.
As a team, the Nuggets shot 52 percent from the field and 13 of 26 from the 3-point line as they struggled early on and allowed 35 points in the second quarter to trail by nine points. Before they dominated the second half by 70-49 to make it look easy in the end.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Pelicans have lost 23 of their last 24 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have won 16 of their last 18 home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last six home games.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Nuggets have lost three of their last four games following a win.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games at Ball Arena against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Pelicans’ last eight road games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Nuggets’ last eight night games against the Pelicans following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
The Pelicans are still missing Dejounte Murray, and they are keeping an eye on Zion Williamson who is questionable, while the Nuggets are sweating on the availability of Cameron Johnson who is questionable with shoulder soreness. The Pelicans could really do with a win after losing by 32 points in their last outing, but I don’t think they will get any relief against this Nuggets team who are healthy and already playing some great basketball.
The line has expectedly opened with the Nuggets as massive favorites at home and I have to agree given how reliant they are on Williamson, who could again be missing from the lineup. Give me the Nuggets to jump out to an early double digit lead and cruise their way to a win and cover.