Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 11/19/25

The Denver Nuggets let down a lot of people with their performance against the Chicago Bulls on Monday, as they lost 130-127 despite having the rest advantage. Offensively, Denver did a lot of great things — especially Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, who delivered their usual numbers. The bench unit was a massive disappointment, getting outscored 66-9 — which isn’t something you see every day. Thankfully on Wednesday they don’t have such issues with the Pelicans being one of the lowest-scoring teams in that segment.

Having lost 6 in a row overall and 4 straight at home, there’s not much optimism among the Pelicans faithful right now. Interim coach James Barrego has been in charge for the past 2 games following the firing of Willie Green, and not a lot changed in those 2 outings — with the Pels losing by 17 and by 18 against the Thunder and Warriors, respectively. Scoring the ball has been a real challenge; New Orleans ranks only 26th in offensive rating. With key players such as Zion Williamson being in and out of the lineup, I can’t see things improving.

Losing Christian Braun is a tough blow for the Nuggets, but against a team like the Pelicans that shouldn’t matter. The first meeting in Denver was won by the Nuggets 122-88. If they take this game seriously, it will be another blowout win. In total, 5 of the last 6 H2H have been won by Jokic and company. The Nuggets have covered in 4 of 5 road games overall, as well. I’ll back them despite the big number they have to cover.

Nuggets vs Pelicans prediction: Denver -14 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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