
Nuggets vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks - Nov. 19
The New Orleans Pelicans (2-12) aim to break a four-game home losing streak when hosting the Denver Nuggets (10-3) on November 19, 2025. The Nuggets square off with the Pelicans in a game that Denver is currently a substantial favorite by 14 points. The matchup's point total is 234.5.
Here's everything you need to know to know about the Nuggets-Pelicans game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Nuggets vs. Pelicans Game Information, TV Channel & Odds
- When: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana
- TV: ALT, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | -14 | -108 | -112 | 234.5 | -110 | -110 | -901 | +610 |
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Nuggets vs. Pelicans Prediction
ATS Pick: Nuggets (- 14)
O/U Pick: Under (234.5)
Score Prediction: Nuggets 125 - Pelicans 109
Nuggets vs. Pelicans Betting Insights
- The Nuggets have played seven games with more than 234.5 points scored, their current matchup's total, this year.
- Seven of the Pelicans' 14 games this season have gone over 234.5 total points scored.
- These two teams average a combined 232.9 points per game, 1.6 fewer points than the total of 234.5 set for this game.
- Opponents of the two teams average a combined 0.1 more points per game (234.6) than this matchup's over/under of 234.5 points.
- Denver has come away with 10 wins in the 12 contests it has been listed as the favorite this season.
- New Orleans has been an underdog in 13 games this season and has come away with the win one time (7.7%) in those contests.
- Denver has a 1-0 record in the last one head-to-head meetings with New Orleans.
- The Nuggets have an advantage against the spread as well (1-0) when playing the Pelicans.
Nuggets Recent Trends
- In the Nuggets' 13 games this season, they have nine wins against the spread.
- Nuggets games this year have hit the over on seven of 14 set point totals.
- The Nuggets record just 2.7 more points per game (124.6) than the Pelicans allow (121.9).
- Denver is 8-3 against the spread and 9-2 overall when scoring more than 121.9 points.
- This season, the Nuggets have a 50.3% shooting percentage from the field, which is 0.1% higher than the 50.2% of shots the Pelicans' opponents have knocked down.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in a higher percentage of their home games than road games. They have covered five times in seven opportunities at home, and they've covered four times in six opportunities on the road.
- Denver has gone over the over/under more consistently at home, hitting the over in four of seven home matchups (57.1%). In road games, it has hit the over in three of six games (50%).
- As a moneyline favorite, the Nuggets have picked up the win in six of seven games at home, good for a .857 winning percentage. They have won four of five games on the road (.800) as a moneyline favorite.
Nuggets Recent Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored | 124.6 | 2 |
| Points Allowed | 112.7 | 5 |
| Rebounds | 47.8 | 3 |
| Assists | 28.8 | 6 |
| Steals | 8.0 | 22 |
| Blocks | 3.9 | 25 |
Nuggets Leaders
- Nikola Jokic averages 29.2 points, 11.1 assists and 13.4 rebounds per game.
- Jamal Murray posts 23.1 points, 6.1 assists and 5.6 boards per contest.
- Aaron Gordon puts up 20.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocks.
- Tim Hardaway Jr. puts up 11.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.6 steals and 0.1 blocks.
- Peyton Watson puts up 6.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest. At the other end he averages 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks.
Nuggets Player Props
| Points O/U | Points Over Odds | PPG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 28.5 | -114 | 29.2 |
| Jamal Murray | 22.5 | -122 | 23.1 |
| Aaron Gordon | 17.5 | -128 | 20.3 |
| Cameron Johnson | 11.5 | -130 | 8.2 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 10.5 | -114 | 11.4 |
Pelicans Recent Trends
- In the Pelicans' 14 games this season, they have seven wins against the spread.
- This year, New Orleans won ATS in its only game as an underdog of 14 points or more.
- Pelicans games this season have hit the over on eight of 14 set point totals (57.1%).
- The Pelicans score an average of 108.3 points per game, just 4.4 fewer points than the 112.7 the Nuggets give up.
- When it scores more than 112.7 points, New Orleans is 5-1 against the spread and 1-5 overall.
- The Pelicans' 44.2% shooting percentage from the field this season is the same as the Nuggets have allowed to their opponents.
- Against the spread, the Pelicans have been better at home (4-3-0) than away (3-4-0).
- New Orleans' games have gone above the over/under 57.1% of the time both at home (four of seven) and away (four of seven) this season.
Pelicans Recent Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored | 108.3 | 30 |
| Points Allowed | 121.9 | 24 |
| Rebounds | 41.1 | 26 |
| Assists | 22.6 | 30 |
| Steals | 8.9 | 10 |
| Blocks | 2.9 | 30 |
Pelicans Leaders
- Trey Murphy III puts up 19.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game for the Pelicans.
- Jeremiah Fears is averaging 15.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. He's making 44.8% of his shots from the field and 35.4% from beyond the arc, with 1.2 treys per game.
- Derik Queen is putting up 10.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. He is sinking 47.0% of his shots from the floor.
- Saddiq Bey is putting up 12.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. He is draining 42.9% of his shots from the field and 40.0% from beyond the arc, with 2.2 treys per game.
- Herbert Jones gives the Pelicans 9.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game while putting up 1.4 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
Pelicans Player Props
| Points O/U | Points Over Odds | PPG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 18.5 | -130 | 22.8 |
| Trey Murphy III | 18.5 | -102 | 19.7 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 14.5 | -108 | 15.3 |
| Derik Queen | 11.5 | -114 | 10.4 |
| Herbert Jones | 9.5 | -130 | 9.7 |
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