Nuggets vs. Pelicans Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Oct. 28

The New Orleans Pelicans (0-3) will look to halt a three-game losing skid when hosting the Denver Nuggets (1-2) on October 28, 2026 at Smoothie King Center.

The Nuggets take on the Pelicans in a game that Denver is currently a favorite by 5.5 points. The game's point total is 240.5.

Nuggets vs. Pelicans Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
• Arena: Smoothie King Center
• Total: 240.5 points
• Spread: Nuggets -5.5
• Moneyline: Nuggets (-205), Pelicans (+172)

How to watch Nuggets vs. Pelicans

• TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, ALT2, KTVD, ALT+

Betting the Over/Under: Nuggets vs. Pelicans

• The Nuggets and their opponents have combined to score more than 240.5 points two times this season (over three games).
• The Pelicans and their opponents have combined to score more than 240.5 points twice this season.
• These two teams score a combined 237.7 points per game, 2.8 fewer points than this matchup's point total.
• Opponents of these teams put up 249.7 combined points per game, 9.2 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Betting the Moneyline: Nuggets vs. Pelicans

• The Nuggets have been listed as the moneyline favorite only two other times so far this season, and they split the two games.
• The Pelicans have been listed as the underdog three times this season and have failed to win any of those games.
• Denver has played as a moneyline favorite of -205 or shorter twice this season, and split 1-1.
• New Orleans has played as an underdog of +172 or more once this season and lost that game.
• The Nuggets have a 67.2% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Nuggets vs. Pelicans

• Pick ATS: Nuggets (- 5.5)
• Pick OU: Over (240.5)
  
• Prediction: Nuggets 127 - Pelicans 119
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