Nuggets vs. Pelicans Prediction and Odds - November 17, 2023

The New Orleans Pelicans and Denver Nuggets are scheduled to meet in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Friday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers' full betting preview for Friday's Nuggets vs. Pelicans game includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

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Who Will Win: Nuggets vs. Pelicans

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Friday's Nuggets-Pelicans NBA game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Nuggets a 63% chance of beating the Pelicans.

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Nuggets vs. Pelicans Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Nuggets	Pelicans
Spread	-4.5 (-112)	+4.5 (-105)
Moneyline	-185	+158
Total	o226 (-110)	u226 (-105)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

The Pelicans are +4.5 underdogs versus the Nuggets, with -105 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Nuggets (-4.5) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -112.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at +158. That means you can throw down $100 to profit $158, earning a total payout of $258, if they win.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nuggets at -185, where you can risk $185 to win $100, for a total payout of $285, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 226 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

According to DimersBOT, the Pelicans (+4.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 226 points has a 51% chance of going Over.

As always, make sure you check all the legal sports betting sites that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Best Bets: Nuggets vs. Pelicans

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best bets for this game:

• Spread: Pelicans +4.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Nuggets @ -185 via DraftKings Sportsbook (63% probability)
• Total: Under 226 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook

Our NBA best bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling expertise to serve you the best possible plays every time.

Despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 226 is our best bet on account of the better odds (-105) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Nuggets vs. Pelicans Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Denver vs. New Orleans at Smoothie King Center this Friday has the Nuggets winning 115-111.

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Nuggets vs. Pelicans Player Props

NBA player props are an enjoyable way to wager on Nuggets vs. Pelicans without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.

Nikola Jokic is expected to lead the Nuggets with 29 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists, while Zion Williamson is projected to have 28 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pelicans.

Nuggets Projected Box Score

Our model's projected player stats for the Nuggets in Friday's game:

Player	Points	Rebounds	Assists
Nikola Jokic	29	14	12
Michael Porter	16	7	2
Reggie Jackson	14	2	4
Aaron Gordon	14	6	3
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope	11	3	2

Pelicans Projected Box Score

Projected points, rebounds and assists for the Pelicans on Friday:

Player	Points	Rebounds	Assists
Zion Williamson	28	6	5
Brandon Ingram	25	5	7
Jordan Hawkins	14	4	2
Jonas Valanciunas	13	10	2
Herbert Jones	10	4	3

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA trends for today's games.

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this page for the latest betting insights before Nuggets vs. Pelicans on Friday November 17, 2023.

Nuggets vs. Pelicans Preview

Friday's game between the Pelicans and Nuggets at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans
• Date: Friday November 17, 2023
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

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