Pelicans vs. Nuggets Picks & Best Bets 3rd Feb 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Denver Nuggets will take on the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action on Monday at Ball Arena, starting at 9:00 p.m. ET.
The Nuggets will be led by Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter and Jamal Murray, while the Pelicans have CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy and Zion Williamson.
We have performed 10,000 simulations of Monday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to identify the best Pelicans vs. Nuggets bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Nuggets will likely beat the Pelicans with a projected final score of 124-116.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Pelicans vs. Nuggets Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Pelicans vs. Nuggets picks fuse the power of AI, statistics and analytics to create NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Pelicans vs. Nuggets Game Information
- Game Date: Monday, February 3rd, 2025
- Game Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Ball Arena
- Spread: Pelicans +8.5 / Nuggets -8.5
- Moneyline: Pelicans +340 / Nuggets -395
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 241.5 Points (-105/-108)
Pelicans +8.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Pelicans have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Nuggets have a probability of 46%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -105 for the Pelicans +8.5, providing a favorable 2.5% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 241.5 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 241.5, with FanDuel Sportsbook offering the best odds for the under at -108.
- Our analysis shows a 54% likelihood of the 241.5-point total staying under, providing an edge of 1.7%.
Pelicans vs. Nuggets Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the New Orleans Pelicans at +340 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Denver Nuggets are available at -395 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Nuggets are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 76% chance of coming out on top.
Although the Nuggets are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +340 odds on the Pelicans moneyline, providing an edge of 1.6%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Pelicans vs. Nuggets
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 Monday's Pelicans vs. Nuggets matchup.
New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
CJ McCollum | 24 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Trey Murphy | 22 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Zion Williamson | 21 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Jordan Hawkins | 12 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Jose Alvarado | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
Yves Missi Over 7.5 Rebounds (+114)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Yves Missi Over 7.5 Rebounds | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +114 |
- Our top prop bet for the Pelicans is on Yves Missi to record over 7.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 9 rebounds, giving us an edge of 9.3% on the +114 odds offered by DraftKings.
Denver Nuggets Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nikola Jokic | 32 | 14 | 12 | 2 |
Michael Porter | 24 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
Jamal Murray | 23 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
Christian Braun | 16 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
Julian Strawther | 14 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Julian Strawther Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+130)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Julian Strawther Over 2.5 3-Pointers | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +130 |
- Our best prop bet for the Nuggets is on Julian Strawther to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 9.9% on the +130 odds offered by DraftKings.
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.
Pelicans vs. Nuggets Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Pelicans vs. Nuggets trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Trey Murphy III Over 5.5 Total Rebounds
Trey Murphy III has recorded more than 5.5 rebounds in 8 of his last 12 appearances (67% of the time). You can put money on him to record 6+ rebounds again at odds of +126 (44% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
CJ McCollum Over 20.5 Points Scored
CJ McCollum has scored more than 20.5 points in 12 of his last 18 games (67%). You can place a wager on him to have over 20.5 points again at odds of +104 (49%), also available at FanDuel.
Trey Murphy III Over 21.5 Points Scored
Trey Murphy III has scored more than 21.5 points in 8 of his last 11 appearances (73%). You can wager on him to record over 21.5 points again at odds of -112 (53%), again available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Julian Strawther of the Nuggets to knock down over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Pelicans +8.5 to cover.
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