New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets Preview and Prediction - Oct. 29 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The New Orleans Pelicans will be on the road to face the Denver Nuggets in another round of league games. It is one of the nine games scheduled for Wednesday.

The Pelicans are 0-3 to start the season. Their last game was on Monday, losing 122-90 at home to the Boston Celtics.

Without the injured Zion Williamson (foot injury), Pelicans guard Jordan Poole recorded 22 points, alongside two rebounds and four assists. Derick Queen added 12 points and three rebounds.

The Nuggets, on the other hand, have a 2-1 record. They won their last game, 127-114, on Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double of 25 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists. Jamal Murray led all scorers with 43 points, alongside six rebounds and three assists.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets game details

The Pelicans-Nuggets game is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The matchup will air on TV on SCHN and TSN. Streaming is via Fubo.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets betting lines

Moneyline: Pelicans (+525) vs. Nuggets (-750)

Spread: Pelicans (+13.0) vs. Nuggets (-13.0)

Total: (O/U): Pelicans (o236.0) -110 vs. Nuggets (u236.0) -110

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets preview

The Nuggets have a better head-to-head record against the Pelicans. They have met 79 times, and Denver leads with a 46-33 record. In their last 10 matchups, the Nuggets have dominated with a 7-3 record.

Their last matchup was on Feb. 5, with the Denver Nuggets winning 144-119 at home. Jokic recorded 38 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists. Pelicans forward Williamson finished with 28 points, six rebounds and four assists.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets predicted starting lineups

Pelicans

PG - Jordan Poole | SG - Trey Murphy III | SF - Herbert Jones | PF - Derik Queen | C - Yves Missi

Nuggets

PG: Jamal Murray | SG: Christian Braun | SF: Tim Hardaway Jr. | PF: Aaron Gordon | C: Nikola Jokic

Note: The starting lineups could still change ahead of tipoff.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets betting tips

Jordan Poole has an over/under of 18.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 20.0 ppg already this season, and the safe bet is the over.

Meanwhile, Nikola Jokic has an over/under of 26.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 20.0 ppg already this season, and the safe bet is the under.

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Game prediction

The Nuggets are the bookmakers' heavy favorites to win this matchup with an 88.2% win percentage compared to the Pelicans’ 16.0%.