Nuggets vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 6 February 2025
Last updated: Feb 6, 2025, 2:10AM | Published: Feb 5, 2025, 4:05PM
The Denver Nuggets will face the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Ball Arena on Thursday, commencing at 1:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter and Jamal Murray, the Nuggets are aiming to beat a Pelicans team that includes CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy and Zion Williamson.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Nuggets vs Pelicans game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Denver vs New Orleans NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Nuggets a 79% chance of winning against the Pelicans at Ball Arena.
Nuggets vs Pelicans: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Ball Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Nuggets $1.18, Pelicans $5.00
- Line: Nuggets -11 ($1.91), Pelicans +11 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 239 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 $1.18 and the Pelicans at $5.00.
The Nuggets are 11-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pelicans (+11) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 239 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 (+11) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 239-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Nuggets vs Pelicans: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $5.00 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +11 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 239 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Nuggets vs Pelicans betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and wagering experience to provide you with the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Nuggets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our recommended option due to the 1.2% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Nuggets vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Nuggets vs Pelicans at Ball Arena this Thursday is the Nuggets winning 123-114.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Denver vs New Orleans game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Nuggets vs Pelicans: Player Props
Player props are a popular way to bet on Nuggets vs Pelicans without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best data available to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Ball Arena.
Nikola Jokic is expected to lead the Nuggets with 32 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists, while CJ McCollum is projected to have 25 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pelicans.
Nuggets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 32 | 15 | 12 |
| Michael Porter | 23 | 7 | 2 |
| Jamal Murray | 21 | 4 | 7 |
| Christian Braun | 16 | 6 | 3 |
| Aaron Gordon | 14 | 6 | 4 |
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | 25 | 4 | 5 |
| Trey Murphy | 23 | 5 | 4 |
| Zion Williamson | 22 | 6 | 6 |
| Jordan Hawkins | 14 | 3 | 2 |
| Yves Missi | 9 | 9 | 2 |
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Denver vs New Orleans match-up.
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Nuggets vs Pelicans: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Nuggets and Pelicans at Ball Arena is scheduled to begin at 1:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Thursday 6 February 2025
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Ball Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Denver vs New Orleans predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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