Pelicans vs Nuggets Prediction and NBA Tips - 14 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 13, 2026, 7:35PM | Published: Jan 13, 2026, 3:00PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Denver Nuggets in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy and Saddiq Bey, the Pelicans are looking to overcome a Nuggets team that includes Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Nuggets game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's New Orleans vs Denver NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Nuggets a 58% chance of winning against 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 listed below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $2.05, Nuggets $1.80
- Line: Pelicans +1.5 ($1.91), Nuggets -1.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 233.5 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 $2.05 and the Nuggets at $1.80.
The Pelicans are 1.5-point underdogs against the Nuggets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Nuggets (-1.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 233.5 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 (-1.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 233.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
Pelicans vs Nuggets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Denver at $1.80 with Bet365
- Line: Nuggets -1.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 233.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Pelicans vs Nuggets betting tips are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
Pelicans vs Nuggets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Nuggets at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday is the Nuggets winning 115-113.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the New Orleans vs Denver game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
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 bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the New Orleans vs Denver match-up.
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Pelicans vs Nuggets: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Nuggets at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to tip off 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 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 the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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