Pelicans vs Nuggets Prediction and NBA Tips - 29 October 2026

The New Orleans Pelicans will sqaure off with the Denver Nuggets in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.

With star players Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray, the Pelicans are up against a Nuggets team that includes Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and DeMar DeRozan.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Nuggets game, plus the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's New Orleans vs Denver NBA match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Nuggets a 69% chance of defeating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.

Pelicans vs Nuggets: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown here:

• Head to Head: Pelicans $2.58, Nuggets $1.53
• Line: Pelicans +4.5 ($1.92), Nuggets -4.5 ($1.90)
• Total (Over/Under 240.5 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 $2.58 and the Nuggets at $1.53.

The Pelicans are 4.5-point underdogs against the Nuggets, with odds of $1.92 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Nuggets (-4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.90.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 240.5 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 (+4.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 240.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.

Pelicans vs Nuggets: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Denver at $1.53 with Bet365
• Line: Pelicans +4.5 at $1.92 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 240.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

Stats Insider's Pelicans vs Nuggets best bets are based on market-leading modelling and gambling expertise to provide you with 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 this Thursday is the Nuggets winning 122-117.

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 Thursday, including data-driven predictions and top 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 refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the New Orleans vs Denver game.

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Pelicans vs Nuggets: Essential Details

The NBA game between the Pelicans and Nuggets at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Thursday.

• Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets
• Date: Thursday 29 October 2026
• 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 noted.

Conclusion

Our New Orleans vs Denver predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics 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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