The Denver Nuggets'(9-2) visit the'New Orleans Pelicans'(5-6) Friday. Tip-off from the Smoothie King Center is set for 8 p.m. ET.'Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Nuggets vs. Pelicans'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Denver leads 1-0
Denver got back in the win column with a 111-108 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday, but failing to cover as a 4.5-point favorite. The trio of C Nikola Jokic, F'Aaron Gordon, and G'Reggie Jackson'combined for 70 points to stay undefeated at home on the year (7-0).
New Orleans ended a 5-game losing streak with a 131-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday, covering as a 3.5-point underdog. The Pelicans had 6 players score in double figures in the win, including 4 of their 5 starters. They forced Dallas to commit 20 turnovers while only turning the ball over 13 times.