Nuggets vs. Pelicans Friday NBA Odds, Picks, Predictions: Experts Targeting Spread, Total (Jan. 28)

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Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans Odds

Nuggets Odds-5.5
Pelicans Odds+5.5
Over/Under216.5
Time8 p.m. ET
TVNBA League Pass
Odds via FanDuel. Get up-to-the-minute NBA odds here.

The Action Network's proprietary PRO system has tracked sharp action on the spread and total for this contest.

Especially with Louisiana launching mobile sports betting this morning, this game may present an opportunity to use your bonus money to good effect.

This game isn't going to get a ton of eyeballs on a Friday night — especially with other, better games on the docket — but that's good news for you, the reader.

Massive smart money action on games of lower magnitude allows you to extract betting value without much of the broader public catching on.

Read further to see where the smart bettors are heading for this matchup.

Nuggets vs. Pelicans Expert Money Betting Picks

The smart money is all over the Pelicans to cover. That's fading the public, which is riding with the Nuggets to win by six or more points.

The sharp bettors are also hammering the over at 216.5.

One thing to keep an eye on is that Brandon Ingram and Josh Hart are questionable tonight with injuries. If they can't suit up, this price point isn't worthwhile.

The Nuggets have no major injuries of note.

Smart Money PRO Pick: Pelicans +5.5 or better if Ingram and Hart play. Over 216.5 or better if Ingram and Hart play.

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