The'New Orleans Pelicans (4-2) and Denver Nuggets (6-1) meet Monday at Ball Arena. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. ET.'Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; split last season’s series 2-2
The Pelicans failed to cover the spread as 2-point home favorites in a 123-105 loss vs. the Atlanta Hawks as the Under (237) hit Saturday. New Orleans announced that G CJ McCollum has suffered a collapse in his right lung after imaging was done Sunday.
The Nuggets covered as 9-point home favorites with a 123-101 win vs. the Chicago Bulls on Saturday as the Over (217) cashed. C'Nikola Jokic'was just shy of a triple-double with 28 points, 16 rebounds and 9 assists.