Nuggets vs. Pelicans Predictions and Odds - Jan 28, 2022

The New Orleans Pelicans square off with the Denver Nuggets in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Friday, starting at 8:00PM EST.

Dimers' best betting picks for Nuggets vs. Pelicans, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Denver vs. New Orleans?

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Nuggets-Pelicans NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Nuggets a 65% chance of beating the Pelicans.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pelicans are listed as +3.5 underdogs versus the Nuggets, with -110 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Nuggets (-3.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on the market at -110.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at +152, which means you can bet $100 to profit $152, earning a total payout of $252, if they win.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nuggets at -165, where you can risk $165 to win $100, for a total payout of $265, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 222 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -112, as well as the best odds for the Under at -108.

As always, check out all the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Pelicans (+3.5) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 222 points is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Nuggets vs. Pelicans

• Spread: Pelicans +3.5 at -110 with BetMGM (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Nuggets at -165 with BetMGM (65% probability) 🔥
• Over/Under: Under 222 at -108 with FanDuel Sportsbook (51% probability)

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Denver vs. New Orleans Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Denver vs. New Orleans at Smoothie King Center on Friday has the Nuggets winning 113-109.

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Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Nuggets-Pelicans matchup, including pre-game predictions, top betting picks, and live scores.

Nuggets vs. Pelicans Player Props

Looking for Denver vs. New Orleans prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

Nikola Jokic is expected to step up for the Nuggets with 28 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker is projected to finish with 17 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists for the Pelicans.

Nuggets Projected Box Score

• Nikola Jokic: 28 PTS, 13 REB, 9 AST
• Aaron Gordon: 14 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST
• Monte Morris: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST
• Bryn Forbes: 11 PTS, 2 REB, 1 AST
• Austin Rivers: 10 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST

Pelicans Projected Box Score

• Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 17 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
• Willy Hernangomez: 15 PTS, 10 REB, 2 AST
• Devonte' Graham: 14 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST
• Josh Hart: 13 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST
• Herbert Jones: 10 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Nuggets vs. Pelicans on Friday January 28, 2022.

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Nuggets vs. Pelicans 2022 Game Info

When do the Pelicans play the Nuggets?

• Date: Friday January 28, 2022
• Time: 8:00PM EST / 5:00PM PST
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

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