New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets Prediction: no chance for the Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets: Prediction for the Match on November 20, 2025

Prediction for the NBA match which will be held on November 20. Who will be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

New Orleans Pelicans: form and statistics

The Pelicans hosted Oklahoma in their last match and, as expected, could not put up any resistance to the reigning NBA champion. By the end of the first quarter, New Orleans was 25 points behind and lost 109:126. The only thing that can be mentioned in the Pelicans is Jeremiah Firse, who has 24 points. Trey Murphy scored 18 points for his performance.

The team has already lost six matches in a row and closes the Western Conference standings with a 2-12 balance. In addition to the game problems, for example, the last place in the attack rating (only 108.3 points on average per match), it is worth noting the overcrowded infirmary.

Denver Nuggets: form and statistics

The Nuggets hosted Chicago on their home court, winning seven games in a row. The team failed to extend this series. Denver was behind in the score, bounced back in the fourth quarter, but still gave up the ending – 127:130. The Nuggets have probably never played such a weak defense this season. At the same time, Nikola Jokic scored another triple-double with 36 points, 18 rebounds and 13 assists. Jamal Murray had 34 points and 11 rebounds, Aaron Gordon had 24 points and 10 rebounds.

Overall, Denver has 10 wins in the previous 12 games. The total balance is 10-3. The Colorado team has no problems in this championship so far. The Nuggets are confidently in second place in the Western Conference standings. Also note that Denver currently has the second offense with 124.6 points per game; and the fourth defense with 112.7 points per match.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets: head to head statistics

In the first game of the season series, Denver confidently outplayed New Orleans on home court – 122:88. The Nuggets made 56 rebounds with only 36 from the opponent, and made 40 assists. Nikola Jokic scored 21 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. Jeremiah Firs scored 21 points for the Pelicans.

In the last regular season, Denver took three out of four head-to-head matches from New Orleans.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets: Betting Tips & Odds

• The last four face-to-face meetings of the rivals remained with Denver. W2 bet is with a coefficient of 1.12 on the 1xbet line.
• Denver beat New Orleans by at least 12 points in the previous three face-to-face meetings. Handicap 2 (-11.5) with a coefficient of 1.62 on the 1xbet line.
• In the previous four games, Denver scored more than 229 points. TO (229.5) is with a coefficient of 1.62 on the bet365 line.
• In 4 of the last 5 matches, New Orleans has not surpassed the 109-point mark. IT1U (109.5) with a coefficient of 1.88 on the betway line.
• Denver has scored more than 121 points in four consecutive games. IT2O (121.5) is with a coefficient of 1.61 on the 1xbet line.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets: Bookmakers' odds for the match

Denver is the undisputed favorite of this match. The bet on the victory of the Nuggets by the 1xbet bookmaker is offered with a coefficient of 1.10. You can bet on New Orleans for a factor of 7.00. The handicap is set at 13.5 points. A bet on a Denver victory with a difference of 21 or more points is accepted with a coefficient of 2.85.

The total is offered at around 232.5 points. TO (232.5) is estimated at a coefficient of 1.87. TU (232.5) goes for a coefficient of 1.93. New Orleans' individual total is recorded at 109.5 points. Denver's individual total is 123.5 points.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets match prediction 20 November 2025

New Orleans is the worst team in the Western Conference. It is unlikely that the Pelicans have any chance against Denver, which has lost only three out of 13 games this season. We don't think the Nuggets will have any problems here. We are betting on a convincing victory for Nikola Jokic's team, as well as the Pelicans' individual total under. The New Orleans team has the worst offense in the current league.

Our main prediction: is Total 1 Under 108.5 for a coefficient of 2.10 in the betway bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: is Handicap 2 (+13.5) for a coefficient 1.87 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: is Handicap 2 (+13.5) for a coefficient 1.83 in the bet365 bookmaker.