Nuggets vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for February 5

Nuggets vs. Pelicans Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• Venue: Ball Arena -- Denver, Colorado
• Coverage: ALT and Gulf Coast Sports

The New Orleans Pelicans (12-38) are heavy underdogs (+10.5) as they attempt to end a six-game losing streak when they visit the Denver Nuggets (31-19) at 9:00 PM ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Ball Arena. The contest airs on ALT and Gulf Coast Sports. The matchup has an over/under of 239 points.

Nuggets vs. Pelicans Odds & Spread

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Nuggets vs. Pelicans Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Nuggets win (83.2%)

Nuggets vs. Pelicans Betting Trends

• The Nuggets have covered the spread 24 times this season (24-25-1).
• The Pelicans are 20-29-1 against the spread this season.
• Nuggets games have gone over the total 31 times this season.
• Pelicans games this season have hit the over 56% of the time (28 out of 50 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Denver has fared better when playing at home, covering 12 times in 23 home games, and 12 times in 27 road games.
• The Nuggets have eclipsed the total more consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in 15 of 23 home matchups (65.2%). In road games, they have hit the over in 16 of 27 games (59.3%).
• This year, New Orleans is 13-12-1 at home against the spread (.500 winning percentage). Away, it is 7-17-0 ATS (.292).
• In terms of the over/under, Pelicans games have finished over 17 of 26 times at home (65.4%), and 11 of 24 away (45.8%).

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic's numbers on the season are 29.5 points, 12.9 rebounds and 10.3 assists per contest, shooting 57.1% from the floor and 46.6% from beyond the arc (second in NBA), with an average of 2 made 3-pointers.
• Jamal Murray is averaging 20.4 points, 6.1 assists and 4 rebounds.
• Michael Porter Jr.'s numbers on the season are 18.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest, shooting 51.3% from the floor and 40.8% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.6 made 3-pointers.
• Christian Braun is averaging 14.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
• Julian Strawther is averaging 9.4 points, 2.1 boards and 1.3 assists.

Pelicans Leaders

• Per game, CJ McCollum gives the Pelicans 22.1 points, 3.7 boards and 3.8 assists. He also averages 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• Trey Murphy III's numbers on the season are 22.6 points, 5 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. He is draining 47.3% of his shots from the floor and 38.2% from 3-point range, with an average of 3.3 treys.
• Per game, Dejounte Murray provides the Pelicans 17.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 7.4 assists, plus 2 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• Yves Missi's numbers on the season are 8.7 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. He is sinking 55.1% of his shots from the field.
• Javonte Green's numbers on the season are 6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists per contest. He is draining 44.9% of his shots from the field.

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