Prop Bets: Denver Nuggets VS New Orleans Pelicans 2025-11-19
The Pelicans Sink, the Nuggets Shine: A Statistical Free Throw of Disaster
The New Orleans Pelicans, currently sinking faster than a rookie’s three-pointer in the fourth quarter, host the Denver Nuggets in a matchup that’s as lopsided as a 20-point deficit at halftime. With Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Saddiq Bey (ankle) questionable, and key big man Karlo Matkovic ruled out, the Pelicans are down to a rotation that could make a Monopoly game feel competitive. James Borrego’s “spirit” speech? More like “sprint to the exit.”
The Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic’s triple-double sorcery, are -14.5 favorites, and honestly? The line should be -20. Jokic’s latest act: 36 points, 18 rebounds, 13 assists, and a side of “I’ve already won this game” eye rolls. DraftKings has him as a -1500 favorite to dish out 10+ assists, which is just the bookmakers politely saying, “You’re not getting a different answer here.”
For the Pelicans, their best hope is Derik Queen (-130 to eclipse 21.5 PRA) or Jeremiah Fears (-115 on 20.5 PRA) to carry the load. But with Zion sidelined and the team averaging 110.3 PPG (29th in the NBA), even a 234.5 total feels like a mercy ruling.
Player Props to Bet Against:
- Zion Williamson’s “return”: Listed at +7.25 to score 18.5/19.5 points, but he’s out.
- Herb Jones’ 15.5 PRA: At +105, it’s a long shot unless he’s playing center in a 2010 flashback.
- Trey Murphy III’s 27.5 PRA: At -145, it’s a bet that the Pelicans’ offense won’t crater again.
The Verdict: Denver’s -14.5 line is a gift. Take the points if you’re feeling nostalgic for a Pelicans win (spoiler: you won’t). For props, back Jokic’s Over 52.5 PRA (-110) or Jamal Murray’s Over 32.5 PRA (-120). And if you’re masochistic enough to bet on New Orleans, go with Under 233.5 total points—because hope is a four-letter word here.
Final Score Prediction: Denver 128, New Orleans 114. The Pelicans’ “spirit” will be found at the nearest bar. 🏀💥
Created: Nov. 19, 2025, 3:47 p.m. GMT