New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
116:122
13/01/2026 at 20:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
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Match Stats

Field goals attempts
8684
Field goals made
3941
Field goals %
45.35%48.81%
2-point field goals attempts
5748
2-point field goals made
2827
2-point field goals %
49.12%56.25%
3-point field goals attempts
2936
3-point field goals made
1114
3-point field goals %
37.93%38.89%
Free throws attempts
3132
Free throws made
2726
Free throws %
87.1%81.3%
Offensive rebounds
155
Defensive rebounds
3528
Total rebounds
5033
Assists
2124
Blocks
44
Turnovers
147
Steals
67
Personal fouls
1822
Technical fouls
10

Highlights

Chances of winning


New Orleans Pelicans
47.2%
Denver Nuggets
52.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
40.9% 59.1%

Our Initial ML Estimation

43.9% 56.1%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • New Orleans Pelicans has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+6.3%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in New Orleans Pelicans's performance.
  • Denver Nuggets has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-6.3%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Denver Nuggets might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for New Orleans Pelicans than the current prediction. (-3.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Denver Nuggets than the current prediction. (+3.3%)
  • New Orleans Pelicans - Denver Nuggets Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.04
    (2.34)

    1.82
    (1.62)
    4%
    (4.4%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 233.50
    • The most likely Handicap: 2 (-2)
    What is the prediction for New Orleans Pelicans - Denver Nuggets?
  • Users Predictions: 28 users predict this event. New Orleans will win (votes: 10 - 35.7%). Denver will win (votes: 18 - 64.3%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Denver: 46.6%82%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 13 high ROI users predict this event. New Orleans (votes: 5 - 38.5%). Denver (votes: 8 - 61.5%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • AH +2, OT - Denver (1.88) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 221.5, OT - under (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • AH -1.5, OT - New Orleans (2.22) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • H/A, 1st Half - New Orleans (2.12) (votes: 1 - 50%) .
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 17 high ROI users predict this event. New Orleans (votes: 7 - 41.2%). Denver (votes: 10 - 58.8%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 116:118.
  • Preview Facts
    • This match will feature an outsider and one of the leaders (ranked 15 and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, New Orleans won 0.
    • New Orleans is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Denver has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
    • Denver may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Recently, New Orleans has had a series of away games.
    • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
    • There will not play in New Orleans: Alvarado J. (Injury) Jones H. (Ankle Injury) Murray D. (Achilles Tendon Injury)
    • There will not play in Denver: Bates T. (Foot Injury) Johnson C. (Knee Injury) Jokic N. (Knee Injury) Valanciunas J. (Calf Injury)
    • There are questionable in New Orleans: Bey S. (Hip Injury)
    • There are questionable in Denver: Braun C. (Ankle Injury) Murray J. (Ankle Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, New Orleans won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 15 matches, and goals 2215:2323. (average 110.8:116.2).
    • Including home matches between the teams, New Orleans won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 1009:1015. (average 112.1:112.8).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between New Orleans Pelicans - Denver Nuggets were as follows:
    19.11.2025 New Orleans Pelicans - Denver Nuggets 118:125
    29.10.2025 Denver Nuggets - New Orleans Pelicans 122:88
    05.02.2025 Denver Nuggets - New Orleans Pelicans 144:119
    03.02.2025 Denver Nuggets - New Orleans Pelicans 125:113
    22.12.2024 New Orleans Pelicans - Denver Nuggets 129:132
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    2San Antonio Spurs5741166753:63760.719
    3Houston Rockets5635216412:61240.625
    4Denver Nuggets5836227008:67450.621
    5Minnesota Timberwolves5936237056:67930.610
    6Los Angeles Lakers5734236588:66090.596
    7Phoenix Suns5933266614:65710.559
    8Golden State Warriors5830286701:66040.517
    9Portland Trail Blazers5928316830:69820.475
    10Los Angeles Clippers5727306389:64160.474
    11Memphis Grizzlies5621356466:65990.375
    12Dallas Mavericks5721366521:67060.368
    13Utah Jazz5818406842:73000.310
    14New Orleans Pelicans5917426774:71020.288
    15Sacramento Kings5913466507:71390.220


    Eastern Conference
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    1Detroit Pistons5642146569:61270.750
    2Boston Celtics5738196553:61310.667
    3New York Knicks5937226909:65920.627
    4Cleveland Cavaliers5937227051:67870.627
    5Toronto Raptors5834246597:64850.586
    6Philadelphia 76ers5832266761:67240.552
    7Orlando Magic5731266560:65330.544
    8Miami Heat5931287078:69070.525
    9Atlanta Hawks6029317017:70800.483
    10Charlotte Hornets5928316837:66930.475
    11Milwaukee Bucks5625316286:64620.446
    12Chicago Bulls5924356832:71060.407
    13Washington Wizards5716416397:69970.281
    14Brooklyn Nets5715426094:65460.263
    15Indiana Pacers5915446580:70350.254

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