Pelicans vs. Nuggets Picks & Best Bets 5th 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 Wednesday at Ball Arena, starting at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter and Jamal Murray are expected to lead the way for the Nuggets, while the Pelicans have CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy and Zion Williamson.
We run 10,000 simulations of Wednesday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to identify the best Pelicans vs. Nuggets bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Nuggets will likely defeat the Pelicans with a projected final score of 123-114.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we continuously monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest 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 produce NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Pelicans vs. Nuggets Game Information
- Game Date: Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
- Game Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Ball Arena
- Spread: Pelicans +10.5 / Nuggets -10.5
- Moneyline: Pelicans +420 / Nuggets -520
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 239.5 Points (-108/-110)
Pelicans +10.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Pelicans have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the Nuggets have a probability of 44%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -105 for the Pelicans +10.5, presenting a favorable 4.6% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 239.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 239.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the under at -110.
- Our analysis indicates a 53% likelihood that the total will stay under 239.5 points, providing an edge of 1%.
Pelicans vs. Nuggets Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the New Orleans Pelicans at +420 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Denver Nuggets are available at -520 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Nuggets are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 79% chance of prevailing.
Even though the Nuggets are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +420 odds on the Pelicans moneyline, providing an edge of 2%. 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 Wednesday's Pelicans vs. Nuggets game.
New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
CJ McCollum | 25 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Trey Murphy | 23 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Zion Williamson | 22 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Jordan Hawkins | 14 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Yves Missi | 9 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
CJ McCollum Over 21.5 Points Scored (+104)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
CJ McCollum Over 21.5 Points Scored | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +104 |
- Our top prop bet for the Pelicans is on CJ McCollum to score over 21.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 25 points, giving us an edge of 8.9% on the +104 odds offered by FanDuel.
Denver Nuggets Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nikola Jokic | 32 | 15 | 12 | 2 |
Michael Porter | 23 | 7 | 2 | 4 |
Jamal Murray | 21 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
Christian Braun | 16 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
Aaron Gordon | 14 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Christian Braun Over 5.5 Rebounds (+132)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Christian Braun Over 5.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +132 |
- Our best prop bet for the Nuggets is on Christian Braun to record over 5.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 6 rebounds, giving us an edge of 10.7% on the +132 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.
Pelicans vs. Nuggets Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Pelicans vs. Nuggets trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
CJ McCollum Over 21.5 Points Scored
CJ McCollum has scored more than 21.5 points in 13 of his last 19 appearances (68% of the time). You can put money on him to score 22+ points again at odds of +104 (49% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Trey Murphy III Over 4.5 Total Rebounds
Trey Murphy III has had more than 4.5 rebounds in 10 of his last 13 games (77%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 4.5 rebounds again at odds of -114 (53%), also available at FanDuel.
Jordan Hawkins Over 10.5 Points Scored
Jordan Hawkins has scored more than 10.5 points in 6 of his last 10 appearances (60%). You can wager on him to record over 10.5 points again at odds of +102 (50%), again available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Christian Braun of the Nuggets to record over 5.5 rebounds, with a projection of 6 rebounds marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Pelicans +10.5 to cover.
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