Pelicans vs Nuggets Prediction and NBA Tips - 14 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 14, 2026, 1:10AM | Published: Jan 13, 2026, 3:00PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will sqaure off with the Denver Nuggets in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy and Saddiq Bey, the Pelicans are up against a Nuggets side that includes Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Nuggets game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's New Orleans vs Denver NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Nuggets a 60% chance of defeating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Nuggets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $2.10, Nuggets $1.77
- Line: Pelicans +2.5 ($1.91), Nuggets -2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 235.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $2.10 and the Nuggets at $1.77.
The Pelicans are 2.5-point underdogs against the Nuggets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Nuggets (-2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 235.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Nuggets (-2.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 235.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Pelicans vs Nuggets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Denver at $1.77 with Bet365
- Line: Nuggets -2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 235.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Pelicans vs Nuggets best bets are based on market-leading simulations and gambling experience to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Pelicans vs Nuggets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Nuggets at Smoothie King Center this Wednesday is the Nuggets winning 117-115.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the New Orleans vs Denver game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Nuggets prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the New Orleans vs Denver game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Pelicans vs Nuggets: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Nuggets at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets
- Date: Wednesday 14 January 2026
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Denver predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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