Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans 11/17/23 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans
NBA: 8:00 PM EST
Nov. 17, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : DEN -1 ; O/U 222.5
The Denver Nuggets return to the road Friday night with a game in New Orleans against the New Orleans Pelicans. Denver has been phenomenal to start the year with nine wins through 11 games played following a three-point victory against the Los Angeles Clippers in their last game. Offensively Denver was the better overall team making 53.4% of their shots and knocked down eight long balls to score 111 points in the win. Defensively the Nuggets did just enough allowing 108 points and forced 11 turnovers to secure the victory.
Nikola Jokic carried the load for the Denver offense with 32 points and 16 rebounds in 36 minutes of action. Aaron Gordon chipped in 20 points, while Reggie Jackson added eighteen points in 30 minutes. Christian Braun led the way off the Denver bench with 10 points on six shots.
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The New Orleans Pelicans stay at home Friday night one game below .500 on the year following a 21 point victory over the Dallas Mavericks to end a long losing streak. Offensively New Orleans controlled the game giving up just 110 points on 42.2% shooting and forced 20 turnovers in the game. Offensively New Orleans had one of their best games in recent memory pouring in 131 points despite just 17 in the fourth quarter on 52.1% shooting from the floor.
Brandon Ingram is the offensive leader for New Orleans this season averaging 22.9 points and five rebounds per game. Zion Williamson is averaging 21.3 points, while Jordan Hawkins has chipped in 13.7 points per game. Big man Jonas Valanciunas is scoring 11.7 points and leads the team averaging 8.2 rebounds.
Recent Betting Trends:
The Denver Nuggets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 83 of their last 100 games
The Denver Nuggets have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 64 of their last 100 games
The Denver Nuggets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 53 of their last 85 games
The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 71 of their last 80 games
The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 50 of their last 76 games
Free Betting Pick: Denver Nuggets -1
The Denver Nuggets have been phenomenal to start the year and will continue to roll against the Pelicans. Take Denver to control this game on both sides of the floor as they overwhelm a mediocre Pelicans team. The Nuggets will do the job and get the win and cover Friday night on the road. Final Score Prediction, Denver Nuggets win and cover 115-105.