NBA (National Basketball Association) · Sunday, 25 October, MSK

Denver Nuggets — New Orleans Pelicans

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Model prediction for 25 October

Denver Nuggets75%
New Orleans Pelicans25%
Model estimate at MSK

Preliminary forecast: the match is more than a week away. Closer to it the model takes in fresh form, injuries and line-ups, and the numbers may move.

In short

Denver Nuggets are clear favourites: 75% against 25% for the opponent.

The model expects a score around 123:114 — 238 points in total.

Over 237.5 points (incl. overtime) — 49%.

Why

  • New Orleans Pelicans play the second night of a back-to-back: in NBA history that is worth about 1.7 points of margin.
  • Visitors struggle at 1609 m of altitude: the model takes about 1.6 points off them.

Facts

  • Last 5 meetings: Denver Nuggets 5 wins, New Orleans Pelicans 0.

Probabilities

Expected points (incl. overtime): Denver Nuggets — New Orleans Pelicans123.5–114.1
Total over 237.5 (incl. OT)49%
Total under 237.5 (incl. OT)51%

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Form

Denver Nuggets

  • 01.05away · Minnesota Timberwolves98:110
  • 28.04Minnesota Timberwolves125:113
  • 26.04away · Minnesota Timberwolves96:112
  • 24.04away · Minnesota Timberwolves96:113
  • 21.04Minnesota Timberwolves114:119

New Orleans Pelicans

  • 13.04away · Minnesota Timberwolves126:132
  • 11.04away · Boston Celtics118:144
  • 08.04Utah Jazz156:137
  • 06.04Orlando Magic108:112
  • 04.04away · Sacramento Kings113:117

Head to head

  • 14.01.2026New Orleans Pelicans — Denver Nuggets116:122
  • 20.11.2025New Orleans Pelicans — Denver Nuggets118:125
  • 30.10.2025Denver Nuggets — New Orleans Pelicans122:88
  • 06.02.2025Denver Nuggets — New Orleans Pelicans144:119
  • 04.02.2025Denver Nuggets — New Orleans Pelicans125:113

Full record: 24 meetings →

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 75% will not happen in roughly 25 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →