New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets 1/31/23 – The NBA betting action continues with the Western Conference showdown at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. This is where the New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Denver Nuggets. The Pelicans and Nuggets have split their two previous encounters in 2022/23. They now continue their four-game regular season series. Basketball betting odds and picks keep you updated on this upcoming match.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets
Date & Time: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
Location: Ball Arena
New Orleans vs Denver Nuggets Betting Odds
Pelicans
Moneyline: +285
Spread: +8.5 (-119)
Total: TBD
Nuggets
Moneyline: -455
Spread: -8.5 (-119)
Total: TBD
New Orleans vs Denver Nuggets Analysis
After Sunday’s loss at the Milwaukee Bucks, the New Orleans Pelicans are currently on an eight-game losing run. Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped 50 points while shooting 20-for-25 from the field. New Orleans was trailing Milwaukee from the beginning to the end, shooting 44.1% from its field goals (13 for 34 from deep) as well as 71.4% from its free throws (15 for 21). At Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, the Pelicans were very short handed. CJ McCollum (thumb), and Brandon Ingram, (toe) both sat out of the Bucks match and are not expected to play against the Nuggets. Jose Alvarado scored 18 against Milwaukee, while Trey Murphy III accounted for 16 points.
The Denver Nuggets concluded a three-game road trip on Saturday. They lost to the Philadelphia 76ers. This was their second consecutive loss, and third in four games. They also won 99-98 at New Orleans. The Nuggets lost a 15 point lead in the third quarter and scored only 46 points in halftime. The Nuggets lead the Western Conference, just a few games ahead of the Memphis Grizzlies. Denver has the second highest offensive rating in the league with 118.0 points per 100 possessions. The Nuggets lead the NBA in 3-point percentage at 39.6%, but they also allow 114.2 point per 100 possessions, while shooting 56.0% from the inside of the arc.
New Orleans vs Denver Nuggets Against the Spread
New Orleans are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans’ last 5 games. New Orleans are 0-8 SU in their last 8 games. New Orleans are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games against Denver. New Orleans are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games against Denver.
New Orleans are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Orleans’ last 7 games when playing on the road against Denver.
Denver are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games. The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Denver’s last 11 games. Denver are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games. The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Denver’s last 11 games against New Orleans. Denver are 16-1 SU in their last 17 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Denver’s last 7 games when playing at home against New Orleans.
New Orleans vs Denver Nuggets Free Pick
To stop a two-game slide, the Nuggets will be motivated. The Pelicans are hurting from Zion Williamson’s absence. NBA online betting predictions will favor Denver’s ATS.
Free Pick: Denver Nuggets -8.5 (-119)
