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New Orleans vs. Denver: prediction for the NBA match
New Orleans suffered defeats in four latest matches. Will the Pelicans put an end to their losing streak in a game against Denver on January 25? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
New Orleans Pelicans
USANew Orleans' losing streak has already reached four games. Pelicans suffered away defeats to Cleveland (103:113), Orlando (110:123) and Miami (96:100), and a home defeat to the Heat (98:124). On January 14, Louisiana team secured a victory over Detroit (116:110). With 26 victories and 21 defeats, New Orleans are 4th in the Western conference standings.
Brandon Ingram is still unable to heal his injuried finger. 25-year old guard played only 15 matches in the current season.
Denver Nuggets
USADenver team is among the favorites for the NBA title. In the most recent match the Nuggets suffered an unexpected home defeat to Oklahoma (99:101). Before that, team had a string of nine victories. With 33 victories and 14 defeats, Mike Malone's men are at the top of the Western conference standings.
Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter might miss the upcoming game.
Trends
СтавкаMcCollum: total over 21,5 points
McCollum averages 21,1 points per game
СтавкаValanciunas: total over 9.5 rebounds
Valanciunas averages 10 rebounds per game
Tip and bets
We are expecting a tightly contested game here. New Orleans might get closer to Denver in the standings. Jokic is not 100% ready, so the Pelicans should be able to achieve a victory at Smoothie King Center. New Orleans managed to beat Denver on December.
Our prediction - New Orleans to win the match
Head-to-head matches between these teams are usually high-scoring. In the previous match teams managed to beat the total of 225 points. Pelicans average 117 points per game at home, while Denver score 114 on away. We are expecting a high-scoring game here.
Our second bet is on total over 228,5 points
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