New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets prediction

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New Orleans Pelicans hosted Denver Nuggets in the NBA on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. Final score: New Orleans Pelicans 116–122 Denver Nuggets. New Orleans Pelicans were 9-32 this season and Denver Nuggets 26-13. Over their last five games New Orleans Pelicans went 1-4, averaging 111 points for and 117.6 against. Denver Nuggets had won three of their last five (W-L-W-W-L, newest first), scoring 109.8 and allowing 115 points a game. In their last five meetings New Orleans Pelicans won no and Denver Nuggets five; the most recent ended New Orleans Pelicans 118–125 Denver Nuggets. New Orleans Pelicans had 2 days of rest and Denver Nuggets 2. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.