- Matchup: New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets
- Event Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
- Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
- Broadcasting: Altitude
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This Wednesday, the Denver Nuggets (2-1) will be hosting the New Orleans Pelicans (0-3) at Ball Arena, aiming for a decisive victory over their struggling opponents.
The Pelicans faced a setback against the Boston Celtics, suffering a 122-90 defeat in their last game. New Orleans committed 19 personal fouls while the Celtics tallied 24. From beyond the arc, the Pelicans made 18 of 53 attempts. Meanwhile, the Celtics excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 12 of 15 shots for an impressive 80.0%. Boston also secured 36 rebounds (6 offensive, 30 defensive) and had no blocks. They assisted on 25 baskets and recorded 5 steals. Defensively, New Orleans allowed the Celtics to shoot 48.4%, with Boston making 46 of 95 attempts. The Pelicans generated 17 assists and forced 12 turnovers while earning 7 steals. In the rebounding department, they totaled 55 rebounds, with 9 being offensive. At the charity stripe, New Orleans converted 25 of 28 shots for a solid 89.3%. Overall, they shot 33.3% from the field (28 of 84) and made 9 of their 36 three-point attempts.
Jordan Poole stepped up as a significant player in the recent game, scoring 22 points on 5 of 14 shooting. He played 34 minutes and grabbed 2 rebounds, finishing with 35.7% shooting from the field along with 4 assists.
The Pelicans are currently winless at 0-3 this season, averaging 10.7 points per game (ranking 30th in the league) while connecting on 41.2% of their field goals. From three-point range, they are shooting 30.5% (29 of 95) and have achieved 78.4% at the free-throw line. On average, New Orleans collects 42.3 rebounds per game and has recorded 61 assists, putting them at the bottom of the NBA rankings for assists. They are also turning the ball over 14.7 times a game and committing 23.3 fouls.
On the defensive end, the Pelicans force 16.0 turnovers per game and commit 26.7 personal fouls. They allow a 3-point shooting percentage of 31.6% and are ranked 23rd in points allowed per game (123.3). Opponents are shooting 48.4% against them (132 of 273), and New Orleans is surrendering 50.7 rebounds per game, ranking 3rd for most assists allowed with 70 thus far this season.
The Nuggets recently secured a win against the Timberwolves, finishing 127-114. They recorded a total of 48 rebounds, including 32 defensive and 16 offensive boards. Denver gave up the ball 14 times but managed 5 steals. The Timberwolves committed 22 fouls, sending the Nuggets to the free-throw line 25 times, converting 22 for an 88.0% success rate. From three-point range, Denver shot 50.0%, making 13 of 26 attempts. Overall, they achieved a shooting percentage of 52.3% by hitting 46 of 88 shots. The Timberwolves managed to hit 40 of 85 field goal attempts, resulting in 47.1% for the game. Denver allowed Minnesota to gather 48 rebounds, which included 12 offensive.
In that matchup, Jamal Murray stood out for the Nuggets, scoring 43 points in 37 minutes, contributing 3 assists. He made 16 of 29 shots, achieving a field goal percentage of 55.2% and grabbed 6 rebounds as well.
The Nuggets hold a season record of 2-1. They are committing 23.0 fouls per game and shooting an impressive 90.1% from the free-throw line. Averaging 29.0 assists (ranking 6th) and turning the ball over 14.3 times per game, Denver has scored a total of 391 points this season (130.3 per game) while collecting 44.0 rebounds. As a team, they have an impressive shooting percentage from the floor at 52.4%, placing them second in the league.
Defensively, the Nuggets allow a 3-point shooting rate of 34.9% (45 of 129) and opponents are hitting 80.3% of their free throws. They give up an average of 25.3 assists and 38.0 rebounds per game, ranking 16th and 2nd in the league, respectively. On defense, they rank 21st in points allowed per game, giving up 120.7. Denver is forcing 14.7 turnovers per game while allowing opponents to shoot 47.1% from the field.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s contest against the spread?
Prediction: Back New Orleans
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