The Nuggets will play the Pelicans on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Denver Nuggets and the New Orleans Pelicans set for Sunday, December 22nd, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Denver Nuggets currently have a 93.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the New Orleans Pelicans is 82.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets currently have a 7-7 record as an away team. That standing puts them 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans start this matchup with a 4-9 record as a home team. They now rank 10th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Denver Nuggets currently rank 4th (119.4) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the New Orleans Pelicans stand at 28th averaging 105.4 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.9 points against the Denver Nuggets, ranking them 7th in the league. The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 5th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 117.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Denver Nuggets have notched a 3-3 Western Northwest Division division record, while the New Orleans Pelicans possess a 0-4 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Denver Nuggets have a 14-11 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 5-23 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye mateys! The Denver Nuggets be facing the New Orleans Pelicans...in a showdown on the court that's bound to be epic. The fans in New Orleans be rowdy and ready for battle...cheering on their Pelicans with fervor and passion.
The Nuggets be standin' at 14-11 overall this season...with a respectable 3-3 record in their division. Meanwhile, the Pelicans be strugglin' at 5-23 overall...with a winless record in their division. The Nuggets be scorin' an average of 119.4 points per game...while the Pelicans be laggin' behind at 105.4 points per game.
So hoist the sails and set course for the game...see you courtside at today's match between these fierce rivals. Be sure to review the best bets from our featured sportsbooks...and look at this game's prop bets below for some extra excitement. It be a battle worth watchin', me hearties!
Best Nuggets at Pelicans Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Denver Nuggets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Denver Nuggets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Denver Nuggets are -9.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +9.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 231.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 231.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Denver Nuggets are the -450 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +340 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Nuggets
Pelicans
12/22/24 7:10pm EST | -9.5 -115+9.5 -105 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +9.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -9.5 Denver Nuggets favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Nuggets
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
12/22/24 7:10pm EST | Yes +1400No -5000Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 120.5 o -120120.5 u -105Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 110.5 o -110110.5 u -115Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11512.5 u -115Bet |
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Christian Braun
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -13011.5 u -105Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
Dejounte Murray
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12018.5 u -110Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -13011.5 u -105Bet |
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Jamal Murray
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
Javonte Green
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1354.5 u +100Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -120Bet |
Michael Porter Jr
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -13015.5 u +100Bet |
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Nikola Jokic
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 28.5 o -12528.5 u -105Bet |
Peyton Watson
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1055.5 u -130Bet |
Russell Westbrook
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -13010.5 u -105Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11518.5 u -115Bet |
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Yves Missi
Points Scored
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -13521.5 u +100Bet |
Christian Braun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -115Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 28.5 o -10528.5 u -125Bet |
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Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -130Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 28.5 o -12528.5 u -105Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
Michael Porter Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 24.5 o -14024.5 u +105Bet |
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Nikola Jokic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 50.5 o -10550.5 u -125Bet |
Peyton Watson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1358.5 u +100Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at NOP 12/22/24 7:10pm EST | 25.5 o -12525.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Denver Nuggets | 14 | 11 | 0.560 | +9.0 | 7-4 | 7-7 | 3-3 | 9-8 | 119.4 | 116.9 | +2.5 | L1 | 5-5 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 5 | 24 | 0.172 | +20.0 | 4-10 | 1-14 | 0-4 | 3-13 | 104.9 | 116.7 | -11.8 | L6 | 1-9 |
Denver Nuggets & New Orleans Pelicans Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Denver Nuggets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Nuggets | +1600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +50000 Bet |
Denver Nuggets & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024 at 7:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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