Pelicans vs. Nuggets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Nov. 14

Pelicans vs. Nuggets Game Info

• Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
• Coverage: ALT, ALT+, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+

The New Orleans Pelicans (4-9) are heavy underdogs (+11.5) as they attempt to break a five-game losing streak when they host the Denver Nuggets (6-4) at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Smoothie King Center. The contest airs on ALT, ALT+, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+. The matchup's over/under is set at 233.5.

Pelicans vs. Nuggets Odds & Spread

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Pelicans vs. Nuggets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Nuggets win (72.7%)

Pelicans vs. Nuggets Betting Trends

• The Nuggets have put together a record of 5-5-0 against the spread this season.
• The Pelicans have played 13 games, with six wins against the spread.
• This season, Nuggets games have hit the over five times out of 13 chances.
• Pelicans games this season have hit the over on eight of 13 set point totals (61.5%).
• Denver owns a worse record against the spread when playing at home (1-3-0) than it does in away games (4-2-0).
• When playing at home, the Nuggets go over the total 75% of the time (three of four games). They've hit the over in 33.3% of games on the road (two of six contests).
• New Orleans has been better against the spread on the road (3-2-0) than at home (3-5-0) this season.
• In 2026-27, a higher percentage of the Pelicans' games have finished above the over/under at home (62.5%, five of eight) than on the road (60%, three of five).

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic's numbers on the season are 23.5 points, 10.8 boards and 9.0 assists per game, shooting 50.0% from the floor and 23.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.0 made 3-pointers.
• Jamal Murray is averaging 26.2 points, 5.9 assists and 5.0 rebounds.
• Christian Braun averages 12.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists, shooting 48.5% from the floor and 34.0% from beyond the arc, with 1.6 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Aaron Gordon is averaging 11.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.0 steal and 0.5 blocked shots.
• Trevon Brazile is averaging 7.1 points, 0.5 assists and 5.6 boards.

Pelicans Leaders

• Zion Williamson's numbers on the season are 21.8 points, 5.2 boards and 2.8 assists per game. He is also sinking 60.7% of his shots from the floor (fifth in league).
• Jeremiah Fears' numbers on the season are 15.5 points, 4.5 boards and 5.1 assists per game. He is making 44.6% of his shots from the floor and 26.9% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.1 triples.
• The Pelicans are getting 16.5 points, 3.9 boards and 2.2 assists per game from Saddiq Bey.
• Per game, Derik Queen gives the Pelicans 12.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists, plus 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks.
• The Pelicans receive 13.4 points per game from Dejounte Murray, plus 4.6 boards and 4.4 assists.

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