New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets Odds

The Pelicans will play the Nuggets on Friday, January 12th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

The New Orleans Pelicans and the Denver Nuggets will tip-off on Friday, January 12th, 2024 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2023-24 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 New Orleans Pelicans come to this game with a 95.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Denver Nuggets, is currently 95.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
  • Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 11-7 away team record. They now rank 2nd in the league for away team wins.
  • Home Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets come to the floor sporting a 15-4 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 3rd in the league for home team wins in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
  • Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 11th (116.4) for average points scored per game. The Denver Nuggets stand 12th, averaging 115.9 PPG.
  • Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 111.4 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, ranking them 24th in the league. Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets currently rank 25th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 111.0 OPPG.
  • Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 4-5 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Denver Nuggets, come to the game with a 2-4 Western Northwest Division standing.
  • Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 23-15 overall record, while the Denver Nuggets have a 26-13 standing.

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Avast, ye landlubbers! The New Orleans Pelicans be sailin' into Denver Nuggets' territory on Friday, January 12th, 2024, in a clash that's bound to make me blood boil! Brace yerselves for the thunderous roars of the Nuggets' faithful, as they be ready to rattle the timbers of their home venue!

The Pelicans be sportin' a 23-15 overall standing this season, while them Nuggets be boastin' a 26-13 record. The Pelicans be strugglin' in the Western Southwest Division, with a paltry 4-5 record, while them Nuggets be farin' no better in the Western Northwest Division, with a pitiful 2-4 record.

Arr, both teams be scorin' cannons! The Pelicans be averagein' 116.4 points per game, just edgin' out them Nuggets, who be tallyin' 115.9 points per game. Be sure to review each team's performance stats, me hearties!

If ye be lookin' to wager on this high-stakes showdown, our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game. But that ain't all, me mateys! We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below, so ye can truly immerse yerself in the nail-bitin' action!

So batten down the hatches and prepare for a ferocious battle on the hardwood. Will them Pelicans fly high or will them Nuggets dig deep for victory? Only the fates can decide, but rest assured, this clash promises to be a swashbucklin' spectacle!

Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum, this be one game ye don't want to miss!

Best Pelicans at Nuggets Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

New Orleans Pelicans
Favorite

Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets have a -5.5 -110 point spread at BetRivers VA. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. The New Orleans Pelicans have a +5.5 -110 point spread at BetRivers. The New Orleans Pelicans are the point spread underdogs. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 229.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetRivers has the best under line of 230 points. Risk $108 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

New Orleans Pelicans
Favorite

Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are the -225 moneyline favorite. Risk $225 to win $100 on the Denver Nuggets at BetMGM. The New Orleans Pelicans are the +190 underdog at BetRivers. Risk $100 to win $190 on the New Orleans Pelicans. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets NBA game on Friday, January 12th, 2024?

The Denver Nuggets are -5.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +5.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetRivers.

What is the over-under total line for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets NBA game on Friday, January 12th, 2024?

The best over line is 229.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 230 -108 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $108 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets NBA game on Friday, January 12th, 2024?

The Denver Nuggets are the -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +190 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.

NBA Odds Example

NBA Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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Pelicans
Nuggets
1/12/24 10:10pm EST
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Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +5.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.

Favorite Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -5.5 Denver Nuggets favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

New Orleans Pelicans at Denver Nuggets Prop Bets

NBA Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Nuggets
First Team To Score
1/12/24 10:10pm EST
+100-127Bet
Nuggets
Team Total Points
NOP at DEN
1/12/24 10:10pm EST
118.5 o -106118.5 u -122Bet
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at DEN
1/12/24 10:10pm EST
109.5 o -118109.5 u -110Bet
Aaron Gordon
Points Scored
NOP at DEN
1/12/24 10:10pm EST
13.5 o -10313.5 u -130Bet
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Aaron Gordon
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at DEN
1/12/24 10:10pm EST
22.5 o -10722.5 u -124Bet
Jamal Murray
Points Scored
NOP at DEN
1/12/24 10:10pm EST
22.5 o -12422.5 u -108Bet
Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at DEN
1/12/24 10:10pm EST
33.5 o -11233.5 u -120Bet
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Points Scored
NOP at DEN
1/12/24 10:10pm EST
9.5 o -1279.5 u -105Bet
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Michael Porter Jr
Points Scored
NOP at DEN
1/12/24 10:10pm EST
15.5 o -10815.5 u -124Bet
Nikola Jokic
Points Scored
NOP at DEN
1/12/24 10:10pm EST
25.5 o -10825.5 u -122Bet
Nikola Jokic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at DEN
1/12/24 10:10pm EST
45.5 o -12245.5 u -109Bet

Team Standings

2023-2024 NBA Regular Season Standings - New Orleans Pelicans, Denver Nuggets
Team W L Pct GB Home Away Div Conf PPG Op. PPG Diff Strk L10
Denver Nuggets51220.699+6.029-722-158-529-16114.6109.9+4.7L18-2
New Orleans Pelicans45280.616+12.021-1424-149-626-19115.6110.4+5.2W17-3

New Orleans Pelicans & Denver Nuggets Futures Odds

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New Orleans Pelicans Championship Odds
2023-24 New Orleans Pelicans NBA Championship Odds

Team
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Pelicans
+6000
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+6600
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Denver Nuggets Championship Odds
2023-24 Denver Nuggets NBA Championship Odds

Team
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Nuggets
+250
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+300
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New Orleans Pelicans & Denver Nuggets Team Pages

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