Nuggets vs. Pelicans Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 03th, 2025

Arena and City where Nuggets vs. Pelicans will be playing

Witness the showdown of the season on February 03th, 2025, when the Nuggets clash with the Pelicans in an NBA game in Denver, CO at Ball Arena. Make the most of your bets by checking out our expert picks and predictions.

Introduction to the Nuggets vs. Pelicans betting tip and prediction

Mark your calendars for the Western Conference bout set for February 03th, 2025, commencing at 20:00. The Nuggets enters as -11.5 point favorites in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Nuggets won, 125-113. The over/under for the upcoming game is 239.5 points.

The 2024-2025 basketball season underscores the importance of the 3-point shot in the game. Let's assess how teams are performing from long range. The Nuggets are currently making 37.8% of their 3-pointers, demonstrating their sharpshooting ability. In contrast, the Pelicans are converting on 34.6% of their 3-point attempts, showcasing their proficiency in long-range shooting. When it comes to shot selection, the Nuggets are attempting 34% of their shots from beyond the 3-point line, while the Pelicans are opting for 39% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Denver Nuggets

How are the Nuggets playing this season?

The Nuggets comes into this game with a 30-19 record, and they are currently 4th in the Western Conference standings. The Nuggets are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Nuggets win their most recent game?

Yes, Nuggets defeated the Hornets, 107-104. Nikola Jokic scored 27 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Nuggets

The leading scorer for the Nuggets this season is Nikola Jokic, who is averaging 29.6 points per game. He scored 27 points on 11-for-17 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the Pelicans. In the last game, he scored 83.25 points in DraftKings and 80.1 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Nuggets

Coming into the February 03th, 2025 contest, Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets with 12.8 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 83.25 points in DraftKings and 80.1 fantasy points in FanDuel. Nikola Jokic has a team-high 10.3 assists per game. He scored 83.25 DraftKings points and 80.1 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Nuggets is Nikola Jokic (1.9 steals per game). He has 83.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 80.1 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Peyton Watson is leading the way for the Nuggets with 1.2 blocks per game

Nuggets Team Analysis

The Nuggets' point differential this season is 4 points per game, which ranks 7th in the NBA. They are averaging 120.5 points per game while allowing 116.5 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Nuggets are making 11.7 shots per game, which ranks 28th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Nuggets are making 18.2 per game, which ranks 3rd in the NBA.

Projected Nuggets Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Pelicans, the Nuggets' starting lineup consisted of Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter Jr., Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Jamal Murray. For the upcoming matchup, the Nuggets has the following injuries: Vlatko Cancar is out (knee), DaRon Holmes II is out (achilles) Spencer Jones is out (groin), Peyton Watson is questionable (knee) and Russell Westbrook is questionable (hamstring).

New Orleans Pelicans

How are the Pelicans playing this season?

The Pelicans head this game with a 12-37 record, and they are currently 14th in the Western Conference standings. The Pelicans are 4-6 in their last 10 games.

Did the Pelicans win their most recent game?

No, Pelicans came up short against the Celtics, 118-116. Zion Williamson scored 30 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Pelicans

The leading scorer for the Pelicans this season is Zion Williamson, who is averaging 23.6 points per game. Zion Williamson also leads the team in minutes played per game with 35.36. He scored 30 points on 13-for-22 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Nuggets.

Other Team Leaders for the Pelicans

Zion Williamson is leading the way with 8.2 rebounds per game Dejounte Murray is dishing out a team-high 7.4 assists per game. He has 8.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 7 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Pelicans' leader is Dejounte Murray with 2 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 8.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 7 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Pelicans is Yves Missi, who is sending back 1.5 shots per game. He scored 20.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 18.6 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Pelicans Team Analysis

The Pelicans' point differential this season is -8.3 points per game, which ranks 29th in the NBA. They are averaging 109.8 points per game while allowing 118.1 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Pelicans are making 12.2 shots per game, which ranks 24th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Pelicans are making 17 per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA.

Projected Pelicans' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Nuggets, the Pelicans' starting five were Jonas Valanciunas, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Herbert Jones and CJ McCollum.

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

According to Vegas, it is a toss-up for the Nuggets and Pelicans game. Although it is a pick’em, the suggestion is to bet at the Nuggets.

Money Line betting suggestion

Nuggets are a -11.5 money line favorite for the game against the Pelicans, and the suggestion is to pick the Nuggets.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Nuggets and Pelicans is 239.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Nuggets and Pelicans have combined for just 6 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.