The Denver Nuggets (9-2) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (5-6) at Smoothie King Center, starting at 8:00 PM ET on Friday, November 17, 2023. The Pelicans are 5.5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under for the matchup is 225 points.
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Nuggets vs. Pelicans Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | -5.5 | 225 |
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Injury Report as of November 17
Nuggets: Vlatko Cancar: Out (Knee), Jamal Murray: Out (Hamstring)
Pelicans: Trey Murphy: Out (Knee), CJ McCollum: Out (Lung), Larry Nance: Out (Rib), Jose Alvarado: Doubtful (Ankle)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Pelicans (+5.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Under (225) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Nuggets vs. Pelicans Stat Rankings
| Nuggets Avg. (Rank) | Pelicans Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 114.5 (11th) | Points Scored | 111.1 (19th) |
| 106.3 (5th) | Points Allowed | 115.6 (20th) |
| 44.6 (12th) | Rebounds | 44.2 (16th) |
| 10.2 (20th) | Off. Rebounds | 10.8 (17th) |
| 11.5 (20th) | 3pt Made | 11.6 (19th) |
| 29.1 (3rd) | Assists | 23.8 (24th) |
| 12.4 (6th) | Turnovers | 14 (14th) |
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Nuggets Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 3 | 26.3 | 13 | 7.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| Jamal Murray | 3 | 20.7 | 1.7 | 6.3 | 0 | 0.7 | 2.7 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 3 | 13.7 | 11.3 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0 | 2.7 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 3 | 11.7 | 2.3 | 1 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| Aaron Gordon | 3 | 11.3 | 4 | 3.3 | 2 | 1.7 | 0.3 |
Pelicans Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 2 | 23.5 | 6 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ McCollum | 2 | 18 | 3.5 | 6.5 | 3 | 0.5 | 4 |
| Herbert Jones | 2 | 11.5 | 5 | 2 | 0.5 | 2 | 2 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | 2 | 10 | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Jordan Hawkins | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Betting Trends
- The Nuggets are 5-6-0 against the spread this season.
- As 5.5-point favorites or more, Denver is 3-2 against the spread.
- Out of 11 Nuggets games so far this season, three have gone over the total.
- Denver and its opponent have broken the 225-point mark three times this year.
- The over/under for this game is 225 points, 4.3 more than the average point total for Nuggets games this season.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread five times in 11 games.
- New Orleans doesn’t have a win ATS (0-2) as a 5.5-point underdog or greater this year.
- The Pelicans have seen six of their 11 games go over the point total.
- There have been six New Orleans’ games this year with more than 225 points scored.
- The average total for Pelicans games is 226.7 points, which is 1.7 more than this game’s over/under.
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