New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 15/11/2024, 04:48  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 15/11/2024 at 04:52 in NBA Predictions

The in-form Denver Nuggets will be away to the New Orleans Pelicans looking to maintain their current winning run. They are fourth in the Western Conference standings whereas their hosts are 10 places behind. Our prediction for this match follows below.

The Pelicans are reeling and arrive for this match having lost six matches in a row. In total, they have lost nine of 12 games which is the second-worst return in the West thus far. Injuries have brought about this spiralling.

The Pelicans have had to do without most of their starters for large spells this season. In their last match, against the Thunder, six players were absent. Among them were Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Jose Alvarado, and Jordan Hawkins.

While the Pelicans are on a downward spiral, the Nuggets are on an upward trajectory. Mike Malone’s men have won their last five games and are ranked serious contenders in the West once again.

They had begun the season slowly, losing three of their first five games. The Nuggets, who have averaged over 120 points in this winning streak, defeated the Mavericks 122-120 last time out.

The Nuggets have six players averaging over 10 points a game with Nikola Jokic leading the way with 29.7 points.