The Pelicans will play the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 29th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:10 pm EDT. 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 NBA season is now underway, with the New Orleans Pelicans and Denver Nuggets scheduled to play on Wednesday, October 29th, 2025. Before these teams hit the hardwood, let's dig into some stats from the 2025-26 regular season to get an idea of what's in store for this game. Note that it's still early. Eventually, clear trends will emerge for both teams as the season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 87.33 power ranking so far this season. The power ranking for the Denver Nuggets is 97.33. Keep tabs on these values, as they will change in the coming weeks.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - So far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the New Orleans Pelicans have a 0-1 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets come to this game with a 1-0 record as a home team so far in the 2025-26 regular season. This puts them at 2nd for home team wins in the league overall.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans now rank 28th (109.3) for average points scored per game, with the Denver Nuggets standing at 2nd (130.3).
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Looking at the average number of points opponents have scored so far this season, the New Orleans Pelicans rank 8th (123.3), while the Denver Nuggets currently rank 10th (120.7).
- Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 0-3 overall record, while the Denver Nuggets currently possess a 2-1 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Pelicans be sailin' into Denver's territory...
Their record be as bleak as a stormy sea at 0-3...
The Nuggets be holdin' strong at 2-1, scorin' plunderous points...
Don't miss the action on the court, it be a battle royale...
See the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our partner sportsbooks...
The Pelicans be lookin' to plunder their first victory, while the Nuggets be aimin' to keep their winning streak alive...
Review this game's prop bets below, and may the best team prevail!
Best Pelicans at Nuggets 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 -12 -112 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +12.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 239 -114 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $114 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 239.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Denver Nuggets are the -625 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +430 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Pelicans
Nuggets
10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | +12.5 -115-12.5 -105 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +12.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 12 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 13 or more.
Favorite Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -12.5 Denver Nuggets favorite bet wins if they win by 13 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 12 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Denver Nuggets Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Nuggets
Game to Overtime
10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | Yes +1750No -10000Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 126.5 o -110126.5 u -115Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 113.5 o -110113.5 u -118Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points Scored
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 15.5 o -13015.5 u +100Bet |
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Bruce Brown
Points Scored
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 5.5 o -1405.5 u +105Bet |
Cameron Johnson
Points Scored
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -118Bet |
Christian Braun
Points Scored
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
Derik Queen
Points Scored
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
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Herbert Jones
Points Scored
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 10.5 o -11810.5 u -110Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points Scored
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -120Bet |
Jeremiah Fears
Points Scored
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
Jonas Valanciunas
Points Scored
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 5.5 o -1455.5 u +110Bet |
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Jordan Hawkins
Points Scored
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 5.5 o +1005.5 u -135Bet |
Jordan Poole
Points Scored
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 17.5 o -12517.5 u -105Bet |
Nikola Jokic
Points Scored
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 26.5 o -11026.5 u -120Bet |
Saddiq Bey
Points Scored
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
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Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 10.5 o -11510.5 u -115Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 16.5 o -13016.5 u -105Bet |
Yves Missi
Points Scored
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -130Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points Scored
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 23.5 o -11823.5 u -110Bet |
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Aaron Gordon
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
Christian Braun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 19.5 o +10019.5 u -130Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 16.5 o -12516.5 u -105Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 31.5 o -11031.5 u -118Bet |
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Jordan Hawkins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 7.5 o -1357.5 u +100Bet |
Nikola Jokic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 48.5 o -11048.5 u -120Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 26.5 o -10526.5 u -125Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at DEN 10/29/25 9:10pm EDT | 34.5 o -13534.5 u +100Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Denver Nuggets | 54 | 28 | 0.659 | +10.0 | 28-13 | 26-15 | 11-5 | 36-16 | 122.1 | 116.9 | +5.2 | W12 | 10-0 |
| e - New Orleans Pelicans | 26 | 56 | 0.317 | +38.0 | 17-24 | 9-32 | 7-9 | 17-34 | 115.5 | 120.0 | -4.5 | L2 | 1-9 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Denver Nuggets Futures Odds
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Denver Nuggets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Nuggets | +1000 Bet | +900 Bet |
New Orleans Pelicans & Denver Nuggets Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets 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 Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 at 9:10 pm EDT, 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 New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets 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.
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