Nuggets vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 4 February 2025
Last updated: Feb 4, 2025, 2:10AM | Published: Feb 3, 2025, 4:06PM
The Denver Nuggets will take on the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Ball Arena on Tuesday, beginning at 1:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter and Jamal Murray, the Nuggets are up against a Pelicans line-up that includes CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy and Zion Williamson.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Nuggets vs Pelicans game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Denver vs New Orleans NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Nuggets a 76% chance of winning against the Pelicans at Ball Arena.
Nuggets vs Pelicans: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Ball Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Nuggets $1.26, Pelicans $4.10
- Line: Nuggets -9 ($1.95), Pelicans +9 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 241.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Nuggets at $1.26 and the Pelicans at $4.10.
The Nuggets are 9-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pelicans (+9) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 241.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pelicans (+9) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 241.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Nuggets vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $4.10 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +9 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 241.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Nuggets vs Pelicans best bets are based on detailed modelling and betting expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Nuggets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Nuggets vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Nuggets vs Pelicans at Ball Arena this Tuesday is the Nuggets winning 124-116.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Denver vs New Orleans game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Nuggets vs Pelicans: Player Props
Looking for Nuggets vs Pelicans player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Nikola Jokic is expected to lead the Nuggets with 32 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists, while CJ McCollum is projected to finish with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pelicans.
Nuggets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 32 | 14 | 12 |
| Michael Porter | 24 | 7 | 3 |
| Jamal Murray | 23 | 5 | 7 |
| Christian Braun | 16 | 6 | 3 |
| Julian Strawther | 14 | 3 | 2 |
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | 24 | 4 | 5 |
| Trey Murphy | 22 | 5 | 4 |
| Zion Williamson | 21 | 5 | 5 |
| Jordan Hawkins | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| Jose Alvarado | 12 | 3 | 6 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Denver vs New Orleans match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Nuggets vs Pelicans: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Nuggets and Pelicans at Ball Arena is scheduled to tip off at 1:00pm AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Tuesday 4 February 2025
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Ball Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Denver vs New Orleans predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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