Our model projects Denver Nuggets 116, New Orleans Pelicans 114, with the Nuggets favored in this NBA matchup.
The combined 229.0-point projection runs in line with the NBA’s 228.8 combined-points average. Nuggets score 114.3 a game and concede 116.3; Pelicans score 111.7 and concede 111.7.
Nuggets sit 2nd in the NBA standings, Pelicans sit 8th. Tip-off at Ball Arena. Stream availability varies by region; the broadcasters listed below show what is licensed where.
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Built from NBA 2026-2027 season data: scoring rate, opponent defence, head-to-head record. 18+, gamble responsibly.
Denver Nuggets2026-2027 season. Overall: league standings. Home/away: completed results.
New Orleans Pelicans2026-2027 season. Overall: league standings. Home/away: completed results.
Data snapshot: 2026-10-19. PPG means points per game; win rates describe season results, not the chance of winning this matchup.
The model line: Nuggets by 2.0, total 229.0.
Nuggets at home: 1–1 SU, 114.3 PPG. Pelicans on the road: 2–1 SU, 111.7 PPG.
Denver Nuggets 0 – 0 New Orleans Pelicans across the last 0 meetings.
| # | Team | W | L | PF | PA | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Denver Nuggets |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | LWWLW |
| 8 | New Orleans Pelicans |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WLWW |
Current season as available on the live data feed.
The 2026-27 NBA season begins Tuesday with a tripleheader, then puts fresh star pairings and Western Conference contenders under the first regular-season spotlight.
Chicago's shooting kept the Nuggets honest, while Dallas paired a 132-point win with Kyrie Irving's long-awaited return to the floor.