Pelicans vs. Nuggets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Nov. 19

Pelicans vs. Nuggets Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
• Coverage: ALT, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+

The Denver Nuggets (10-3) are heavy favorites (-14) as they look to extend a three-game road winning streak when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans (2-12) on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Smoothie King Center. The matchup airs at 8 p.m. ET on ALT, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+. The matchup's point total is 234.5.

Pelicans vs. Nuggets Odds & Spread

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Pelicans vs. Nuggets Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Nuggets win (77.7%)

Pelicans vs. Nuggets Betting Trends

• The Nuggets have covered the spread nine times in 13 games with a set spread.
• The Pelicans have played 14 games, with seven wins against the spread.
• Nuggets games have gone over the total seven times out of 14 chances this season.
• Pelicans games this season have hit the over on eight of 14 set point totals (57.1%).
• When playing at home, Denver has a better record against the spread (5-2-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (4-2-0).
• The Nuggets have hit the over on the total in four of seven home games (57.1%), compared to three of six road games (50%).
• Against the spread, New Orleans has been better at home (4-3-0) than on the road (3-4-0).
• Looking at the over/under, Pelicans games have finished over 57.1% of the time this year, both at home (four of seven) and away (four of seven).

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.2 points, 11.1 assists and 13.4 rebounds.
• Jamal Murray averages 23.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 6.1 assists, shooting 46.7% from the floor and 35.7% from beyond the arc, with 2.5 made treys per contest.
• Aaron Gordon is averaging 20.3 points, 1.4 assists and 6.3 rebounds.
• Tim Hardaway Jr. is averaging 11.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists.
• Peyton Watson is averaging 6.4 points, 1.3 assists and 3.6 boards.

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III averages 19.7 points for the Pelicans, plus 6.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists.
• Jeremiah Fears' numbers on the season are 15.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. He is making 44.8% of his shots from the floor and 35.4% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.2 treys.
• Derik Queen averages 10.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists. He is making 47% of his shots from the floor.
• Saddiq Bey's numbers on the season are 12.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2 assists per game. He is sinking 42.9% of his shots from the field and 40% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.2 treys.
• The Pelicans get 9.7 points per game from Herbert Jones, plus 3.5 boards and 2.3 assists.

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