Pelicans vs. Nuggets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 13

Pelicans vs. Nuggets Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
• Coverage: ALT, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+

The New Orleans Pelicans (9-32) are only 2-point underdogs as they attempt to end a five-game home losing streak when they take on the Denver Nuggets (26-13) on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Smoothie King Center. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on ALT, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+. The point total for the matchup is 233.5.

Pelicans vs. Nuggets Odds & Spread

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Pelicans vs. Nuggets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Nuggets win (73.8%)

Pelicans vs. Nuggets Betting Trends

• The Nuggets are 23-16-0 against the spread this season.
• Against the spread, the Pelicans are 22-19-0 this year.
• Nuggets games have gone over the total 24 times out of 41 chances this season.
• The Pelicans have hit the over 53.7% of the time this season (22 of 41 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Denver has performed worse at home, covering 10 times in 17 home games, and 13 times in 22 road games.
• At home, the Nuggets exceed the over/under 58.8% of the time (10 of 17 games). They hit the over more consistently in away games, topping the total in 63.6% of games (14 of 22).
• In 2025-26 against the spread, New Orleans has a better winning percentage at home (.609, 14-9-0 record) than on the road (.444, 8-10-0).
• Looking at the over/under, Pelicans games have finished over 14 of 23 times at home (60.9%), and eight of 18 away (44.4%).

Nuggets Leaders

• Jamal Murray averages 25.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 7.5 assists.
• Peyton Watson averages 13.2 points, 5 rebounds and 1.8 assists, shooting 50.3% from the floor and 41.3% from downtown, with 1.4 made treys per game.
• Tim Hardaway Jr. averages 13.8 points, 2.3 boards and 1.3 assists.
• Bruce Brown's numbers on the season are 7.2 points, 4.2 boards and 2.2 assists per contest, shooting 45% from the floor.
• Aaron Gordon averages 18.4 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists, shooting 51.4% from the floor and 41.3% from beyond the arc, with 1.9 made 3-pointers per contest.

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III averages 21.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists. He is also draining 49.8% of his shots from the field and 38.6% from 3-point range, with 3 triples per game.
• Derik Queen averages 12.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists. He is also making 49.6% of his shots from the floor.
• Per game, Jeremiah Fears gives the Pelicans 14.4 points, 3.6 boards and 3.1 assists, plus 1.3 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• The Pelicans get 15.1 points per game from Saddiq Bey, plus 5.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists.
• Zion Williamson averages 22.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists. He is draining 57.7% of his shots from the floor.

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