New Orleans Pelicans at Denver Nuggets Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, October 29, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 10/29/2025, 12:15 AM ET

The New Orleans Pelicans visit the Denver Nuggets at 9:00 PM ET on Wednesday at Ball Arena in Denver. The Pelicans (0-3) are still searching for their first win of the season, while the Nuggets return home at 2–1 after back-to-back road victories powered by Jamal Murray’s 43-point performance against Minnesota on Monday. Take a shot from three-point territory and win with NBA picks.

New Orleans Pelicans Preview

New Orleans has started 0–3 despite strong scoring numbers. The Pelicans are averaging 119.0 points per game while shooting 44.6% from the field, but have allowed an average of 126.7 points per game, a number that has buried the offense. Zion Williamson’s absence has left a major hole in the paint and on the glass, where the team averages 46.0 rebounds per game.

Trey Murphy III and Jordan Poole have handled most of the scoring load, combining for 37.5 points per game. Poole has hit 37.5% from deep, while Murphy has created matchup problems on the wing. Rookie center Derik Queen is averaging 9.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game, but New Orleans lacks a consistent inside scoring option without Williamson. For the Pelicans to stay close, they must not turn the ball over and find ways to get easier shots.

Denver Nuggets Preview

Denver is averaging 132.0 points per game, the highest scoring mark in the league through three games. Jamal Murray is averaging 30.3 points per game to lead Denver. Nikola Jokić has been his usual steady force with averages of 20.0 points, 15.3 rebounds, and 11.7 assists per game, already recording multiple triple-doubles.

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Jamal Murray’s 43 points in Minnesota showed Denver’s perimeter strength when he is on his game. The Nuggets are shooting 52.5% as a team and averaging 31.5 assists per game. Jonas Valančiūnas has provided help in the paint with averages of 10.0 points and 5.0 rebounds in a backup role, giving Denver additional size when Jokić rests. The Nuggets’ mix of inside scoring, shooting accuracy, and control of the pace has them off to a strong start, winning two of the first three.

New Orleans Pelicans at Denver Nuggets Prediction

Denver’s ball movement and inside scoring are too strong for a shorthanded New Orleans roster to match. The Pelicans can score in stretches but struggle to string together stops at the other end, and without Williamson, second-chance chances are scarce. The Nuggets will control this one from start to finish at home. Final Score Prediction: Denver Nuggets win and cover ATS, 129–112.