The Denver Nuggets (34-16) host the New Orleans Pelicans (26-25) on January 31, 2023 at Ball Arena. The Pelicans are underdogs by a 6.5-point margin as they enter the matchup losers of two in a row with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games. The matchup’s over/under is 231.5.
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Nuggets Vs Pelicans Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | -6.5 | 231.5 points |
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Injury Report as of January 31
Nuggets: Jamal Murray: Questionable (Injury Management), Jack White: Out (Adductor), Collin Gillespie: Out (Lower Leg)
Pelicans: Dyson Daniels: Out (Ankle), Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring), EJ Liddell: Out (Knee)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Nuggets (-6.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Under (231.5) |
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) | |
|---|---|---|
| 116.5 (8th) | Points Scored | 115.0 (12th) |
| 112.7 (13th) | Points Allowed | 113.5 (15th) |
| 42.8 (17th) | Rebounds | 44.3 (9th) |
| 10.1 (15th) | Off. Rebounds | 11.1 (11th) |
| 12.2 (13th) | 3pt Made | 11.0 (23rd) |
| 28.6 (2nd) | Assists | 25.8 (10th) |
| 14.2 (20th) | Turnovers | 14.5 (22nd) |
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Nuggets Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 43 | 25.1 | 10.9 | 9.9 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| Jamal Murray | 42 | 19.1 | 4.1 | 5.7 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 2.2 |
| Aaron Gordon | 45 | 16.8 | 6.8 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 33 | 16.3 | 5.7 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 2.8 |
| Nah’Shon Hyland | 41 | 12.3 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2.2 |
Pelicans Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | 45 | 21.3 | 4.5 | 5.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 3.0 |
| Brandon Ingram | 17 | 20.4 | 5.1 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.7 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | 51 | 14.6 | 9.6 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Trey Murphy III | 48 | 12.6 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.2 |
| Naji Marshall | 46 | 10.3 | 3.8 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
Betting Trends
- The Nuggets have 25 wins in 50 games against the spread this year.
- As 6.5-point favorites or more, Denver is 7-8-1 against the spread.
- There have been 22 Nuggets games (out of 50) that went over the total this season.
- Denver’s games have finished with more than 231.5 points 22 times so far this season.
- The over/under for this game is 231.5 points, 2.2 more than the average point total for Nuggets games this season.
- Against the spread, the Pelicans are 24-27-0 this year.
- New Orleans has won once ATS (1-6) as a 6.5-point underdog or greater this season.
- Out of 51 Pelicans games so far this year, 28 have gone over the total.
- New Orleans’ games have finished with over 231.5 points scored 25 times this year.
- Games involving the Pelicans this year have averaged 228.5 points per game, a 3.0-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.
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