Nuggets vs. Pelicans Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 05th, 2025

Arena and City where Nuggets vs. Pelicans will be playing

Get ready for a high-stakes NBA game as the Nuggets and Pelicans face off on February 05th, 2025, in Denver, CO at Ball Arena. Don't forget to review our top picks and predictions to win with your bets.

Introduction to the Nuggets vs. Pelicans betting tip and prediction

This Western Conference clash will be played on February 05th, 2025, at 21:00. The Nuggets enters as -10.5 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 240 points.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, the importance of the 3-point shot in the game cannot be overstated. Let's analyze how different teams are faring from long distance. The Nuggets are currently knocking down 37.8% of their 3-pointers, demonstrating their sharpshooting skills. Meanwhile, the Pelicans are impressively converting 34.9% of their shots from beyond the arc. When it comes to shot selection, the Nuggets are dedicating 35% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Pelicans are taking 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 31-19 record, and they are currently 4th in the Western Conference standings. The Nuggets are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Nuggets win their most recent game?

Yes, Nuggets defeated the Pelicans, 125-113. 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 29.5 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 70 points in DraftKings and 66.8 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Nuggets

Coming into the February 05th, 2025 contest, Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets with 12.9 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 70 points in DraftKings and 66.8 fantasy points in FanDuel. Nikola Jokic has a team-high 10.3 assists per game. He scored 70 DraftKings points and 66.8 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Nuggets is Nikola Jokic (1.8 steals per game). He has 70 DraftKings fantasy points and 66.8 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 4.2 points per game, which ranks 7th in the NBA. They are averaging 120.6 points per game while allowing 116.4 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 18.3 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.

New Orleans Pelicans

How are the Pelicans playing this season?

The Pelicans head this game with a 12-38 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 Nuggets, 125-113. 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 22.9 points per game. Zion Williamson also leads the team in minutes played per game with 35.43. He scored 30 points on 13-for-22 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Nuggets. In the last game, scored 32.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 33.7 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Pelicans

Yves Missi is leading the way with 8.1 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 23 points in DraftKings and 23.7 in FanDuel. Dejounte Murray is dishing out a team-high 7.4 assists per 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: 0 DraftKings fantasy points and 0 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Pelicans is Yves Missi, who is sending back 1.5 shots per game. He scored 23 DraftKings fantasy points and 23.7 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Pelicans Team Analysis

The Pelicans' point differential this season is -8.4 points per game, which ranks 29th in the NBA. They are averaging 109.9 points per game while allowing 118.3 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Pelicans are making 12.3 shots per game, which ranks 23rd 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. For the upcoming matchup, Pelicans has the following injuries: Brandon Ingram is out (ankle), Herbert Jones is out (shoulder), Dejounte Murray is out (achilles) and Daniel Theis is questionable (thumb).

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 -10.5 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 240 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.