NBA Beatdown on the Hardwood
(NBA) Denver vs. New Orleans,
Point Spread: -2.50 | -103.00 Denver (Away)
Result: Win
The Denver Nuggets have been on a roll after winning 10 of their last 14 games. they will be looking to get back on track after an embarrassing loss to Toronto last time out. As a team, the Nuggets are putting up 115.6 points and are shooting 48.7 percent from the field and 38.4 percent from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 111 points and their opponents are shooting 47 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from deep. The offense is led by Nikola Jokicwith 27 points and 11.3 rebounds a game. Jamal Murray adds 21.1 points and 4.8 assists.

The New Orleans Pelicans have been a little inconsistent having gone 5-5 in their last 10 games. As a team, the Pelicans are putting up 115.6 points and they are shooting 48.6 percent from the field and 35.4 percent from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 115.1 points and their opponents are shooting 47.2 percent from the field and 39.1 percent from deep. The offense is led by Zion Williamson with 25.7 points and seven rebounds a game. Brandon Ingram adds 24.2 points and 5.1 rebounds.

The Nuggets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games. The Pelicans are 9-24-2 ATS in their last 35 Friday games and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

The New Orleans Pelicans just beat the Nuggets last week and are playing their best basketball of the season. The Nuggets are coming off a bad loss and will want to wash that taste out of their mouth. This could be a perfect team for them to do that as the Pelicans have not shown the ability or motivation to play defense. The Nuggets will take advantage of the lack of defense and them with confidence and we could see Eric Gordan play tonight which just adds more firepower to the Nuggets offense.

Play on Denver.