The Nuggets will play the Pelicans on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Denver Nuggets and the New Orleans Pelicans will tip-off on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Denver Nuggets come to this game with a 96.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the New Orleans Pelicans, is currently 84.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets currently have a 15-7 away team record. They now rank 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans come to the floor sporting a 6-17 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 11th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Denver Nuggets currently rank 1st (122.7) for average points scored per game. The New Orleans Pelicans stand 17th, averaging 114.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 117.5 points against the Denver Nuggets, ranking them 11th in the league. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 3rd in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 122.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Denver Nuggets currently have a 4-1 Western Northwest Division division record. Their opponent, the New Orleans Pelicans, come to the game with a 3-6 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Denver Nuggets have a 26-13 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 9-32 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Denver Nuggets be takin' on the New Orleans Pelicans...in a fierce battle on January 13th. The Pelicans' venue be buzzin' with excitement...as these two teams clash in the 2025-26 NBA season.
The Nuggets be standin' at 26-13 overall, a formidable record indeed...while the Pelicans be strugglin' at 9-32 overall. Denver be dominatin' their division with a 4-1 record...but the Pelicans be fightin' with a 3-6 division standing.
The Nuggets be scorin' an average of 122.7 points per game...while the Pelicans be trailin' with 114.9 points per game. Be sure to review each team's performance stats...as they face off in this high-stakes showdown.
Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals...and moneylines for this game. We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...so place yer bets and get ready for an epic showdown on the court!
Best Nuggets at Pelicans Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Denver Nuggets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Denver Nuggets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Denver Nuggets are -2.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +2.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 235.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 235.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Denver Nuggets are the -140 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +115 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Nuggets
Pelicans
1/13/26 8:10pm EST | -2.5 -105+2.5 -115 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +2.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -2.5 Denver Nuggets favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
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Nuggets
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
1/13/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +1050No -2500Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
DEN at NOP 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 118.5 o -110118.5 u -115Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
DEN at NOP 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 116.5 o -120116.5 u -105Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -118Bet |
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Bruce Brown Jr
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1406.5 u +105Bet |
Derik Queen
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -13511.5 u +100Bet |
Jalen Pickett
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1309.5 u -105Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -10525.5 u -125Bet |
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Jeremiah Fears
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
Jordan Poole
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -118Bet |
Micah Peavy
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
Saddiq Bey
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
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Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11820.5 u -110Bet |
Zeke Nnaji
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1158.5 u -115Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o -10524.5 u -130Bet |
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Aaron Gordon
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at NOP 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 30.5 o -11830.5 u -110Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at NOP 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 39.5 o -12039.5 u -110Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at NOP 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 30.5 o -11030.5 u -118Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at NOP 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 34.5 o -12034.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Denver Nuggets | 35 | 20 | 0.636 | +6.5 | 15-11 | 20-9 | 4-2 | 20-9 | 120.4 | 116.3 | +4.1 | W1 | 5-5 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 15 | 41 | 0.268 | +27.0 | 9-20 | 6-21 | 6-7 | 9-26 | 114.6 | 120.4 | -5.8 | L1 | 5-5 |
Denver Nuggets & New Orleans Pelicans Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Denver Nuggets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Nuggets | +600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +100000 Bet |
Denver Nuggets & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.