Pelicans vs. Nuggets prediction, odds, line, spread, start time: 2024 NBA picks, January 12 best bets from proven simulation model

We've got another exciting Western Conference matchup on the Friday NBA schedule as the New Orleans Pelicans hit the road to take on the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Denver is 26-13 overall and 15-4 at home, while New Orleans is 23-15 overall and 11-7 on the road. The Nuggets are looking to bounce back from a 124-111 road loss to the Utah Jazz, while the Pelicans are looking to win their third straight after blowing out the Golden State Warriors 141-105 on Wednesday.

Tip-off is at 10 p.m. ET. The Nuggets are favored by 8.5 points in the latest Nuggets vs. Pelicans odds, and the over/under is 228.5 points. Before locking in any Nuggets vs. Pelicans picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer simulation model at SportsLine.

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