The Denver Nuggets and New Orleans Pelicans will face each other in the NBA regular season. The meeting is scheduled to start on March 7 at 01:00 UK time.
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Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction One – Full-Time Result – Handicap (-2.5) for Nuggets – 1.80.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction Two – Total Match Points Over 226.5 – 1.80.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction Three – McCollum Points Over 22.5 – 1.70.
The Denver Nuggets could very well stop the New Orleans Pelicans. The Nuggets are considered one of the best home teams in the league. For example, Malone’s men have won five of their last six home games. We believe that Denver will be able to win the upcoming game.
The New Orleans Pelicans have been very productive recently. In their previous games, they’ve scored about 120 points. With that in mind, we think it’s going to be a productive game.
Against the Denver Nuggets, McCollum is averaging 26.5 points.
The Denver Nuggets relaxed a bit and four days ago, lost to the OKC Thunder (107-119). Already in the next game, the Nuggets left no chance for Houston. The Rockets were defeated by a score of 116-101.
Can’t wait to have Nuggets Nation back at Ball Arena tonight! pic.twitter.com/zM4idPmGYQ
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets)
It is worth noting that the Nuggets had a run of six wins recently. This allowed them to retain their sixth place in the West. Seventh-ranked Minnesota has one less win. At any moment, the Wolves can catch up to Malone’s team.
In the game against the Rockets, DeMarcus Cousins scored 31 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Seven Nuggets players scored 10+ points in that meeting.
New Orleans Pelicans:
The New Orleans Pelicans seem decided to make the playoffs after all. They’ve been showing a great game lately. They managed to defeat the Phoenix Suns(117-102), LA Lakers (123-95), Sacramento Kings (125-95) and Utah Jazz (124-90).
Threes for trees update headed into tonight’s game!#WBD | @Entergy pic.twitter.com/ZGRmsu6Oo6
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA)
Green’s men strengthened their place in the tenth spot in the Western Conference thanks to their latest success. They’re two wins ahead of 11th-placed Portland. The New Orleans Pelicans have a realistic chance of making the playoffs.
In the game against the Jazz, Brandon Ingram scored 29 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists.
Statistics and Safe Bets
- The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 24.8 assists per game this regular season;
- The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing an average of 13.5 turnovers per game;
- The Denver Nuggets are allowing an average of 13.7 turnovers per game;
- The Denver Nuggets have 7 wins in 10 home games;
- The New Orleans Pelicans have won 6 of their last 10 away games.
Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Team News
Vlatko Cancar, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., Nikola Jokic, Zeke Nnaji and Austin Rivers are listed as injured for the Denver Nuggets.
Kira Lewis Jr., Larry Nance Jr. and Zion Williamson are listed as injured for the New Orleans Pelicans.
Starting Lineups
In our opinion, the teams will take to the field with the following line-ups:
Denver Nuggets: G – Will Barton; G – Monté Morris; F – JaMychal Green; F – Aaron Gordon; C – DeMarcus Cousins.
New Orleans Pelicans: G – CJ McCollum; G – Herbert Jones; F- Brandon Ingram; F – Jaxson Hayes; C – Jonas Valanciunas.
Highlighted Player
DeMarcus Cousins from the Denver Nuggets and CJ McCollum from the New Orleans Pelicans are our highlighted players in the match.
Most popular FAQ for Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
The teams met three times this season and the Nuggets have 2 wins. In the last head-to-head encounter, the Pelicans beat the Nuggets 113-105.
Where will this fixture be played?
The match will be played at Ball Arena, Denver, CO.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds for NBA at Vbet and William Hill.
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