Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Odds – November 14, 2026

Denver visits New Orleans at Smoothie King Center with a better overall record and a winning road mark. The Pelicans have been more competitive at home, but their defensive numbers pose a difficult test.

Game details and odds

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST · Smoothie King Center

Total: 234.5 — over -110, under -110.

Draft Kings odds checked November 14, 2026 05:01 UTC. Odds subject to change.

Denver brings a steadier defensive profile

The Nuggets are 6-4 overall and 3-2 on the road, allowing 113.3 points per game. Jamal Murray leads them with 26.2 points per game, while Nikola Jokic averages 9.0 assists and 10.8 rebounds. That combination gives Denver multiple ways to generate offense without relying solely on scoring volume.

Denver has won three of its last four completed games, though the results have not been uniform. A 123-118 win at Memphis followed a 110-100 loss at Houston, showing that its latest road outings have gone both ways. The Nuggets also beat Indiana 114-102 at a neutral site in Mexico City and Toronto 128-109 in Denver. Their 110-118 home loss to Portland began this five-game stretch. Those wins provide reasons for confidence, but Houston and Portland showed Denver is not beyond being held back.

New Orleans seeks a defensive reset

New Orleans is 4-9 overall and 3-5 at home. The Pelicans score 116.9 points per game, but allow 125.6 and commit 16.5 total turnovers per game. Zion Williamson leads the team at 21.7 points per game; the challenge is pairing that scoring with enough stops.

The Pelicans have lost their five most recent completed games, with the defensive results especially troubling. Memphis scored 142 in New Orleans, and Brooklyn scored 145 there; the Pelicans put up 111 in each game. Golden State scored 138 in an 87-138 road loss, while the Clippers scored 139 in a 123-139 road loss. Minnesota's 115 points in New Orleans were the fewest allowed during this stretch, but that game also ended in defeat. Those results leave little room for another difficult defensive night against Denver.

Injury news

Denver Nuggets: Julian Strawther – Out (Knee).

New Orleans Pelicans: Dejounte Murray – Out (Ankle); Bryce McGowens – Out (Elbow); Yves Missi – Out (Knee); Trey Murphy III – Out (Knee); Trendon Watford – Out (Ankle).

Availability checked November 14, 2026 05:01 UTC. Reported statuses may change; final lineups are not confirmed here.

BTB Betting Pick

Winner pick: Denver Nuggets.

Denver's stronger record and lower points-against average give it the edge, especially with New Orleans coming off five losses. The Nuggets' recent defeats, however, keep this from looking automatic.

Original winner pick recorded November 14, 2026 05:01 UTC. Subsequent updates retain that selection.