Pelicans vs Nuggets Prediction and NBA Tips - 23 December 2024
Last updated: Dec 23, 2024, 12:09AM | Published: Dec 22, 2024, 1:55AM
The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the favoured Denver Nuggets in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Monday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
With star players CJ McCollum, Dejounte Murray and Trey Murphy, the Pelicans are looking to overcome a Nuggets team that includes Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Pelicans vs Nuggets game, along with the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's New Orleans vs Denver NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Nuggets a 77% chance of winning against the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Nuggets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $4.00, Nuggets $1.26
- Line: Pelicans +8.5 ($1.91), Nuggets -8.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 231 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 $4.00 and the Nuggets at $1.26.
The Pelicans are 8.5-point underdogs against the Nuggets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Nuggets (-8.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 231 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pelicans (+8.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 231-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Pelicans vs Nuggets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Denver at $1.26 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +8.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 231 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Pelicans vs Nuggets predictions are based on world-class modelling and gambling expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Pelicans vs Nuggets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Nuggets at Smoothie King Center this Monday is the Nuggets winning 119-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New Orleans vs Denver game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
Pelicans vs Nuggets: Player Props
Betting on Pelicans vs Nuggets player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.
CJ McCollum is expected to lead the Pelicans with 21 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, while Nikola Jokic is projected to have 31 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists for the Nuggets.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | 21 | 4 | 5 |
| Dejounte Murray | 19 | 5 | 8 |
| Trey Murphy | 16 | 5 | 3 |
| Yves Missi | 11 | 11 | 2 |
| Herbert Jones | 11 | 3 | 3 |
Nuggets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 31 | 14 | 10 |
| Jamal Murray | 23 | 4 | 7 |
| Michael Porter | 16 | 6 | 2 |
| Aaron Gordon | 15 | 6 | 5 |
| Russell Westbrook | 13 | 4 | 6 |
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the New Orleans vs Denver game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips on 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 tip off at 11:00am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets
- Date: Monday 23 December 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Denver predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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