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Model 126.9
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Model 111.9

The read

Model: DEN by 15 · 238.8 total
Spread DEN -11.5 Model DEN by 15 · line NO +11.5 3.5 pt edge
Game total Over 235.5 Model 238.8 pts · line 235.5 3.3 pt edge
DEN total Over 124.5 Model 126.9 pts · line 124.5 2.4 pt edge
NO total Over 111.5 Model 111.9 pts · line 111.5 0.4 pt edge

Moneyline lean DEN. Model against the spread this season: 73-94 (44%).

The situation

DENLast 5: 3-2
2 days restRoad game 4 in a row359 mi travel6-4 record
NOLast 5: 0-5
Back to backHome game 3 in a row4-9 recordLost 5 straight5 out: Mathurin, McGowens, Murray…

Tale of the tape

114.5 116.5
48.3% 46.9%
35.4% 32.2%
11.5 9.2
79.5% 83.4%
20.2 26.7
10.3 10.5
31.5 30.9
27.5 24.2
12.3 16
9 10.2
4.6 5.1
18.5 24.4
Points, recent Last 3: 112.3 vs 103Last 5: 115 vs 108.2Last 10: 114.5 vs 114

Projected lineups

Season per-game averages

Denver Nuggets

PosPlayerPTSREBASTFG%
PG Jamal Murray 265549%
SG Christian Braun 124248%
SF Cameron Johnson 123149%
PF Aaron Gordon 115238%
C Nikola Jokic 2310851%

New Orleans Pelicans

PosPlayerPTSREBASTFG%
PG Jeremiah Fears 154544%
SG Herbert Jones 52134%
SF Trey Murphy III Out 154344%
PF Saddiq Bey 163246%
C Karlo Matkovic 73153%

Recent games

DEN

  • W11/11@ Memphis Grizzlies 123-118
  • L11/09@ Houston Rockets 100-110
  • W11/07@ Indiana Pacers 114-102
  • W11/04vs Toronto Raptors 128-109
  • L11/02vs Portland Trail Blazers 110-118
  • W10/30@ Phoenix Suns 127-120
  • W10/28@ New Orleans Pelicans 104-91
  • L10/26vs Golden State Warriors 114-134
  • W10/24vs New Orleans Pelicans 141-135
  • L10/22@ Oklahoma City Thunder 84-96

NO

  • L11/13vs Memphis Grizzlies 111-142
  • L11/11vs Brooklyn Nets 111-145
  • L11/09@ Golden State Warriors 87-138
  • L11/08@ Los Angeles Clippers 123-139
  • L11/06vs Minnesota Timberwolves 109-115
  • W11/04vs Utah Jazz 120-113
  • W11/02@ Memphis Grizzlies 135-134
  • W10/31vs Atlanta Hawks 121-99
  • W10/29vs Sacramento Kings 132-120
  • L10/28vs Denver Nuggets 91-104

Injury report

Latest update Nov 14, 2026

This injury report looks out of date (newest entry Nov 14, 2026). Check the team's latest news before relying on it.

DEN

  • OutJulian StrawtherOct 17

    Strawther (knee) was diagnosed with a left knee sprain Friday and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver…

NO

  • OutBennedict MathurinNov 14

    Mathurin is out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets due to left plantar fasciitis.

  • OutBryce McGowensNov 14

    McGowens (elbow) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.

  • OutDejounte MurrayNov 13

    Murray (ankle) is out for Friday's game against Memphis.

  • OutTrendon WatfordNov 14

    Watford (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Denver.

  • OutTrey Murphy IIINov 14

    Murphy (knees) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.

Quarters & race to

Per game1st Q2nd Q3rd Q4th QPaint
DEN30.228.627.526.748.2
NO27.929.130.226.556.5

First to 10 / 15 this season

DENNO
First to 10, Q1 5 of 10 50% 5 of 13 38%
First to 10, Q2 3 of 10 30% 7 of 13 54%
First to 10, Q3 7 of 10 70% 6 of 13 46%
First to 10, Q4 4 of 10 40% 5 of 13 38%
First to 15, Q1 7 of 10 70% 4 of 13 31%
First to 15, Q2 4 of 10 40% 7 of 13 54%
First to 15, Q3 4 of 10 40% 7 of 13 54%
First to 15, Q4 6 of 10 60% 4 of 13 31%

League-wide quarter leaders →