Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Predictions Picks and Odds 02/03/2025

On Monday (02/03), the Denver Nuggets (30-19) will host the New Orleans Pelicans(12-37) in an NBA Regular-Season match. The Nuggets are 4th in the Western Conference whereas the Pelicans are 14th in the West. Know about the analysis and predictions related to this Western Conference match here.

Where to watch Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans

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Date: 02/03
Time: 7:00 PM (MT)
Location: Ball Arena (Denver, Colorado )
Where to watch: The match is available via the NBA League Pass.

Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Preview

The Nuggets continue to put on a show

The Nuggets come into this game after suffering a 3-point win against the Charlotte Hornets as Nikola Jokic had another stellar triple-double performance. They have won two in a row after suffering a three-game losing streak. After stacking 14 wins in 20 games, they have built a solid base to finish on a hot note. Jokic is the heart and soul of this team, opening numerous open shooting opportunities for streaky shooters Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., and Christian Braun. Aaron Gordon has been brilliant while Russell Westbrook has brought his A-game to Denver. Overall, the Nuggets are perfectly built for the playoffs.

The Pelicans are in a massive fix again

The Pelicans enter the affair after a close 2-point loss against the Boston Celtics despite a 40-point outburst by Trey Murphy III. They have lost five in a row, undoing a four-game winning streak earlier. The Pels defense has been terrible and they conceded over 118 points per game in January(4th worst). CJ McCollum and Murhpy III have kept their offensive effort alive but the absence of Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson has curbed their scoring opportunities amidst defensive woes. The team will probably miss the Play-in tournament and have a lot of difficult decisions to make regarding their franchise’s face Williamson.

Denver Nuggets vs. New OrleansPelicans Prediction

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Denver Nuggets vs New OrleansPelicans: Numbers

Denver Nuggets Recent Games:

Won 107-104 against the Charlotte Hornets.
Won 137-134 against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Lost 112-122 against the New York Knicks.

Key stats:

The Nuggets have conceded 122 or more points in five of the last six games.
Nikola Jokic has dished 13 or more assists in three of the last five games.
Christian Braun has scored 20 or more points in five of the last eight games.

New Orleans Pelicans’ latest games:

Lost 116-118 against the Boston Celtics.
Lost 136-137 against the Dallas Mavericks.
Lost 104-113 against the Toronto Raptors.

Key stats:

The Pelicans have lost three straight away from home.
Trey Murphy III has scored 24 or more points seven times since January.
CJ McCollum has scored 22 or more points in five of the last seven games.

Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans– Final Prediction and Additional Information

The Nuggets will be the heavy favorite here considering the difference in talent. The total can go past 250 points as both teams constantly engage in shoot-out types of games. Jokic will be in business for another triple-double while the Nuggets can execute a 10+ points beat down here.

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Shubham Singh

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Hi, I am Shubham. I am currently an NBA Predictions Writer on The Playoffs. I enjoy this job because it helps keep me in the loop about the game I love while fulfilling the pleasure I derive from stats. I got into NBA writing through social media interactions in the mid-2010s as I shared my takes on young talents such as D’Angelo Russell. I hope you enjoy reading my pieces as much as Dennis Rodman loved rebounding the basketball!