Nuggets vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 13 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 13, 2024, 3:11AM | Published: Jan 12, 2024, 5:35AM
The Denver Nuggets will square off with the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Ball Arena on Saturday, starting at 2:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter, the Nuggets are looking to overcome a Pelicans line-up that includes Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Nuggets vs Pelicans game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Nuggets vs Pelicans
Using high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Denver-New Orleans NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Nuggets a 69% chance of beating the Pelicans at Ball Arena.
More: Nuggets vs Pelicans Match Centre
Nuggets vs Pelicans: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Ball Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Nuggets $1.48, Pelicans $3.00
- Line: Nuggets -5.5 ($1.90), Pelicans +5.5 ($2.02)
- Total (Over/Under 230.5 Points): Over $1.97, Under $1.97
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Nuggets at $1.48 and the Pelicans at $3.00.
The Nuggets are 5.5-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.90 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Pelicans (+5.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.02.
The Over/Under for Nuggets vs Pelicans sits at 230.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.97 and odds for the Under at $1.97.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Nuggets and the Pelicans have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 230.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.
The best site to place a bet on the Nuggets vs Pelicans game is Betfair, where you can bet against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Nuggets vs Pelicans: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Denver at $1.48 with Betfair (69% probability)
- Line: Pelicans +5.5 at $2.02 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Total Points: Under 230.5 at $1.97 with Betfair (51% probability)
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Nuggets vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Nuggets vs Pelicans at Ball Arena this Saturday has the Nuggets winning 117-111.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Denver vs New Orleans on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Nuggets vs Pelicans: Player Props
Player props are a popular way to bet on Nuggets vs Pelicans without necessarily betting on the outcome of Saturday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best data available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Ball Arena.
Nikola Jokic is expected to lead the way for the Nuggets with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists, while Zion Williamson is projected to finish with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Pelicans.
Nuggets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 26 | 11 | 12 |
| Jamal Murray | 23 | 4 | 7 |
| Michael Porter | 14 | 7 | 1 |
| Aaron Gordon | 12 | 5 | 3 |
| Reggie Jackson | 11 | 2 | 4 |
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 24 | 6 | 6 |
| Brandon Ingram | 23 | 4 | 7 |
| CJ McCollum | 19 | 4 | 5 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 13 | 9 | 2 |
| Trey Murphy | 12 | 2 | 1 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Denver vs New Orleans match-up at Ball Arena.
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Nuggets vs Pelicans: Preview
The NBA game between the Nuggets and Pelicans at Ball Arena is scheduled to tip off at 2:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Saturday 13 January 2024
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Ball Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
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