- Matchup: Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
- Broadcast: Gulf Coast Sports
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The Denver Nuggets (26-13) will travel to the Smoothie King Center this Tuesday to face off against the New Orleans Pelicans (9-32).
In their most recent game, the Nuggets took on the Bucks and secured a win with a score of 108-104. Denver had a field goal percentage of 40.2% (35 out of 87) and successfully made 14 out of 35 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they converted 24 of 31 attempts for an impressive 77.4%. Rebounding efforts saw them accumulate 45 boards, with 10 coming offensively. The Nuggets provided 23 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and recorded 5 steals. On defense, Denver allowed the Bucks to shoot at 44.7%, with Milwaukee registering 29 assists and capturing 44 rebounds (10 offensive). The Bucks went 70.0% from the free-throw line, hitting 14 of 20 shots, and converted 14 out of 34 from beyond the arc. Foul counts for the game revealed that the Nuggets received 15 fouls while the Bucks recorded 19.
One notable performance came from Tim Hardaway Jr., who made 66.7% of his field goals but did not register any assists. He spent 35 minutes on the court, racking up 2 rebounds and scoring 25 points from 8 of 12 shooting.
Denver enters this matchup with a solid record of 26-13 this season. They average 13.2 turnovers and 18.9 personal fouls per game. Collectively, the Nuggets grab 43.2 rebounds per outing and have dished out 1,121 assists this season, ranking 7th in the league. From three-point range, they shoot 40.2% (550 out of 1,367) and boast a free-throw percentage of 81.7%. Their offensive prowess leads the league, averaging 122.7 points per game, while shooting 50.2% overall.
Defensively, the Nuggets force 12.3 turnovers per game and commit 21.5 personal fouls. Opponents shoot 35.6% from three-point territory, and Denver ranks 20th in points allowed per game at 117.5. They allow a shooting percentage of 47.2% overall and give up an average of 42.3 rebounds per game. The Nuggets are ranked 23rd in assists surrendered, with 1,078 given up this season.
In their last contest, the Pelicans experienced a defeat against the Magic, falling 128-118. New Orleans compiled 21 defensive rebounds along with 5 offensive grabs, totaling 26 rebounds. They also turned the ball over 16 times while securing 8 steals. The Magic committed 16 fouls, allowing the Pelicans 15 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 12 for an average of 80.0%. The Pelicans shot 53.8% from beyond the arc, making 14 of 26 attempts, and achieved a field goal shooting percentage of 57.5% by hitting 46 of 80 attempts. Conversely, they allowed the Magic to shoot 52.4% from the field while giving up 39 rebounds (11 offensive).
Zion Williamson was a pivotal player for the Pelicans, scoring 22 points during his 32 minutes on the court, along with 3 assists. He shot 9 of 14 for a field goal percentage of 64.3%, contributing 3 rebounds as well.
With a record of 9-32 so far this season, the Pelicans shoot 46.5% from the field—ranking them 19th in the NBA. They’ve scored 4,710 points, averaging 114.9 per game, alongside collecting 43.0 rebounds per game. Their assist average stands at 25.0 per game, placing them 23rd in the league, and they commit 14.9 turnovers per contest. New Orleans also averages 20.4 personal fouls per game, with a free-throw percentage of 78.0%.
On defense, the Pelicans allow opponents to shoot 36.0% from three-point range (608 of 1,691) and opponents convert 78.5% of free-throw attempts against them. They permit an average of 29.1 assists and 45.5 rebounds per game, ranking 29th and 24th in the league. New Orleans ranks 28th in the NBA in points allowed per game, giving up 122.4. They generate an average of 15.2 turnovers from opposing teams while opponents shoot 48.6% against them (28th in the league).
So, what’s the prediction for tonight’s parlay?
Selection: Opt for New Orleans and the under on total points.
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