The New Orleans Pelicans (9-32) are slight underdogs (by 1.5 points) to stop a five-game home losing streak when they host the Denver Nuggets (26-13) on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET.
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Nuggets vs. Pelicans Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final tally of Nuggets 123, Pelicans 115.
- Moneyline Pick: Nuggets (-126)
- Total Pick: Over 233.5 (computer predicts 238.7 points)
- Pick ATS: Nuggets (-1.5)
Recent Nuggets vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2025 | Nuggets | -10.5 | 234.5 | -585 | +425 | 125-118 DEN |
| 10/29/2025 | Nuggets | -12.5 | 238.5 | -649 | +474 | 122-88 DEN |
| 2/5/2025 | Nuggets | -11 | 239.5 | -546 | +402 | 144-119 DEN |
| 2/3/2025 | Nuggets | -9.5 | 241.5 | -413 | +321 | 125-113 DEN |
| 12/22/2024 | Nuggets | -10 | 231 | -461 | +352 | 132-129 DEN |
| 11/15/2024 | Nuggets | -2.5 | 217.5 | -139 | +118 | 101-94 NO |
Nuggets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Denver has gone 23-16-0 ATS this season.
- When they have played as at least 1.5-point favorites this season, the Nuggets are 16-13 against the spread.
- Denver has hit the over in 24 of its 41 games with a set total (58.5%).
- The Nuggets have been favorites in 29 games this season and won 20 (69%) of those contests.
- This season, Denver has won 18 of its 27 games, or 66.7%, when favored by at least -126 on the moneyline.
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New Orleans is 22-19-0 against the spread this year.
- In games they have played as at least 1.5-point underdogs this season, the Pelicans are 19-19 against the spread.
- In New Orleans' 41 games with a set total, 22 have hit the over (53.7%).
- The Pelicans have put together a 6-32 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 15.8% of those games).
- When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +105 or longer, New Orleans has a record of 5-31 (13.9%).
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Nuggets vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Nuggets
Nuggets:
Nikola Jokic: Out (Knee),
Jonas Valančiūnas: Out (Calf),
Spencer Jones: Probable (Ankle),
Christian Braun: Out (Ankle),
Jamal Murray: Questionable (Ankle),
Aaron Gordon: Probable (Hamstring),
Cameron Johnson: Out (Knee),
Tamar Bates: Out (Foot)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg),
Jose Alvarado: Out (Oblique),
Herbert Jones: Out (Ankle),
Saddiq Bey: Probable (Hip)
Nuggets vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ALT, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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