Denver Nuggets v New Orleans Pelicans: prediction
The teams have played 47 matches against each other: Denver has won 29 times, while New Orleans has only managed to win 18 times. When making a prediction for Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans, it is worth noting that the clubs last met on February 1st, and then the Nuggets were stronger than their opponent (122-113).
Denver Nuggets
Denver has already won four consecutive matches. Mike Malone’s team confidently leads the Western Conference standings and is unlikely to drop below the top positions. There are still seven games left before the start of the playoffs. The participation of Nikola Jokic, the team’s leading scorer (24.9 points per game), rebounder (11.9), and assist maker (9.9), is in question for the upcoming game.
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans has won five out of their last six matches, losing only to “Golden State” on March 29th (109-120) while playing away. Thanks to a successful series, the “Pelicans” (ninth place) have secured their spot in the play-in zone in the Western Conference standings. The team from Louisiana approaches the upcoming match without any injuries. The team’s best scorer (20.8 points per game) and assist maker (5.9), CJ McCollum, is healthy and ready for the battle. More free nba predictions for tonight can be obtained from the link provided.
Prediction
Bookmakers' analysts consider "Denver" an undisputed favorite in the upcoming match. It's hard not to agree with them. "New Orleans" needs to improve their statistics to avoid being knocked out of the play-in zone. But "Denver" is not the type of opponent that is willing to give up a win on their home court, even though their tournament tasks are almost solved. Besides, it is unlikely that the "Nuggets" are ready to risk losing their first place. The team from Colorado will need to achieve a convincing victory at home. Our prediction is a victory for "Denver" with a handicap of (-7.5) points at odds of 1.99. Denver averages 120 points per game at home, while New Orleans averages 114 on the road. The head-to-head matches between the teams are usually quite high-scoring. In two of the last three games, the mark of 225 points was exceeded. Everything indicates that this time the basketball players will be able to please the fans with a high-scoring and attacking game. Our prediction is over 225.5 points including overtime at odds of 1.61. Place a bet with
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