NBA · October 24, 2026 · 9:10 PM ET
New Orleans Pelicans @ Denver Nuggets
Free LineCrush game report for New Orleans Pelicans @ Denver Nuggets on October 24, 2026, with matchup analysis and pick ideas generated for the daily slate. Reports can update as lineups, injuries, and odds develop, so confirm time-sensitive details before acting.
Matchup Analysis
Denver’s stars look for a shooting reset
Nikola Jokic shot 5-for-19 and Jamal Murray 2-for-11 in Denver’s 96–84 opener loss; Murray also went 2-for-4 at the line and collected 10 rebounds.
SourceDejounte Murray and Zion led New Orleans’ opener
Dejounte Murray scored 23 and Zion Williamson 22 in New Orleans’ 123–120 loss to Indiana; Mosley said Williamson’s minutes have gone up and his conditioning is where it needs to be.
SourceDenver’s wing rotation is thin
Alpha Diallo is questionable with a right wrist sprain, and the Nuggets might start a two-way player at small forward.
SourceRecent series history favors Denver
Denver won all three meetings with New Orleans last season.
SourcePick Ideas
Pelicans +11.5
Dimers projects a nine-point Denver win, making New Orleans +11.5 a small lean.
Under 237.5
Dimers projects 235 total points, making Under 237.5 a cautious lean.
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