The Denver Nuggets meet with the New Orleans Pelicans, aiming to win for five straight wins before the playoffs. Pelicans on the other hand are hoping to return to winning ways, after ending their winning run against the Warriors. These two teams are coming from different results in this match. While the Nuggets won, 116-111, against the 76ers, the Pelicans are from a devastating 120-109 loss against the Warriors. With that, the Pelicans are looking to bounce back from that loss, to continue good momentum. This meeting will be hosted by the Nuggets on March 31, 2023, at 10:00 AM (GMT+8).
These two teams will meet for the fourth and final time in the regular season, with the hosts winning two of their last three meetings. Their last meeting ended in a 122-113 win for the hosts, which is why they are confident to play in this match. These two teams are both from the West, but it was the hosts who is in a better position. Currently at the top of the East, the hosts recorded 51 wins from their last 75 games. Playing at home have been an advantage for them, as they have won 32 of their 38 games at home this season. The visitors on the other hand is at the eighth of the standings with 38 wins from their 76 games. However, they are not doing well on the road, having 14 wins from their their 39 games on the road.
Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets are now seeking their fifth straight win, with a win against the Pelicans in this match. Aside from this record, the fact that they clinched the top spot in the West gives them the confidence for this match. During their recent win against the 76ers on their last match, they already led as early as the first quarter. They led by seven at the opening quarter, but the third quarter is their turning point. On that match, they led as much as 22 points in the middle of the third quarter. Additionally, the main reason why they won in that match is their shooting from the field, where they shot over 50.6%. They are currently the seventh offensively with 116.8 points per game, and 12th in defense, giving up 112.7 points per game.
Nikola Jokic, who leads the Nuggets with 24.9 points, is listed as a doubt in this match, following his calf injury. With that, Jamal Murray is expected to lead the Nuggets with 20.1 points per game. Peyton Watson, and Vlatko Cancar are also a doubt for the Nuggets, while Jack White, and Collin Gillespie are both out.
New Orleans Pelicans
It is unfortunate that the Pelicans were unable to extend their winning run this season with a loss against the Warriors. This winning streak could have been placed them in a better spot in the standings. On that match, it was a close game during the first until the third quarter, but the Pelicans ran out of gas on the fourth. They were outscored, 25-20 in the fourth quarter, which wind up with a loss. On that match, they shot over 46.7% in the field, making 12 of their 27 three-point shots. They are the 15th in offense with 114.3 points per game, and 10th in defense, allowing 112.5 points per game.
Zion Williamson, and Brandon Ingram are two of the players who lead the Pelicans with 26 and 24.1 points per game respectively. However, for this match, Williamson remains to be out following his injury. Jose Alvarado remains to be out here as well.
Prediction:
Denver Nuggets
Total Under: 116.5
Odds: 0.88
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