Nuggets vs. Pelicans Picks & Best Bets 22nd Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The New Orleans Pelicans will meet the Denver Nuggets in NBA action on Sunday at Smoothie King Center, beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET.
CJ McCollum, Dejounte Murray and Trey Murphy are set to lead the way for the Pelicans, while the Nuggets are headlined by Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter.
We run 10,000 simulations of Sunday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to pinpoint the best Nuggets vs. Pelicans bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Nuggets will likely defeat the Pelicans with a projected final score of 119-110.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we constantly monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Nuggets vs. Pelicans Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Nuggets vs. Pelicans picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to generate NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Nuggets vs. Pelicans Game Information
- Game Date: Sunday, December 22nd, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Smoothie King Center
- Spread: Nuggets -8.5 / Pelicans +8.5
- Moneyline: Nuggets -350 / Pelicans +315
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 231.5 Points (-110/-110)
Pelicans +8.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Pelicans have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Nuggets have a probability of 46%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -105 for the Pelicans +8.5, presenting a favorable 3.1% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 231.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 231.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the under at -110.
- Our analysis shows a 51% probability that the total will stay under 231.5 points.
Nuggets vs. Pelicans Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Denver Nuggets at -350 via BetMGM, whilst the New Orleans Pelicans are available at +315 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Nuggets are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 77% chance of victory.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Nuggets also present the best betting value, with the odds of -350 available at BetMGM making it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Nuggets vs. Pelicans
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Sunday's Nuggets vs. Pelicans matchup.
Denver Nuggets Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 31 | 14 | 10 | 2 |
| Jamal Murray | 23 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
| Michael Porter | 16 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Aaron Gordon | 15 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Russell Westbrook | 13 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
Aaron Gordon Over 3.5 Assists (+138)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon Over 3.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +138 |
- Our top prop bet for the Nuggets is on Aaron Gordon to record over 3.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 assists, giving us an edge of 18.1% on the +138 odds offered by FanDuel.
New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | 21 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Dejounte Murray | 19 | 5 | 8 | 3 |
| Trey Murphy | 16 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Yves Missi | 11 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Herbert Jones | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
CJ McCollum Over 4.5 Assists (+120)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum Over 4.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +120 |
- Our best prop bet for the Pelicans is on CJ McCollum to record over 4.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 assists, giving us an edge of 8.0% on the +120 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Nuggets vs. Pelicans Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Nuggets vs. Pelicans trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Russell Westbrook Over 2.5 Total Turnovers
Russell Westbrook has recorded more than 2.5 turnovers in 7 of his last 11 appearances (64% of the time). You can wager on him to go over 2.5 turnovers again at odds of +150 (40% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Russell Westbrook Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Russell Westbrook has recorded at least one block in 7 of his last 10 games (70%). You can place a wager on him to get another one at odds of +128 (44%), also available at Bet365.
Aaron Gordon Over 5.5 Total Rebounds
Aaron Gordon has had more than 5.5 rebounds in 7 of his last 10 games (70%). You can bet on him to record over 5.5 rebounds again at odds of +104 (49%), available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Aaron Gordon of the Nuggets to record over 3.5 assists, with a projection of 5 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Pelicans +8.5 to cover.
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