DEN VS NOP Dream11 Match Prediction – Fantasy NBA | Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans | December 26, 2019
Published on: Dec 25, 2019 5:59 pm IST|Updated on: Dec 25, 2019 6:03 pm IST
DEN vs NOP Dream11 Match Prediction
DEn vs NOP Dream11: The team with the best current run in the NBA, Denver Nuggets, will be looking to maintain its perfect run when the New Orleans Pelicans play them a visit for a regular-season matchup at Pepsi Center, on Thursday morning (IST).
Form and the recent results:
- As mentioned above, the Nuggets boast the best winning streak at the moment. A lot of those games have been too close for comfort, but the Nuggets still managed to get over the line, that shows the team’s envious clutch ability.
- The Nuggets beat Phoenix Suns 111-113 in the last game to stretch its winning run to seven games, also reducing the gap on Western Conference leaders Los Angeles Lakers to just two and a half games.
- New Orleans Pelicans have won twice in the last three games, with the last win coming on the road against Portland Trail Blazers. Brando Ingram led the way with a double-double, while Derrick Favors also had a double-double. Jrue Holiday scored a team-high 21 points, whereas, JJ Redick and E’YTwaun Moore also made a significant contribution.
Fantasy Basketball – Head-to-head:
Total Games: 59
Denver Nuggets: 33
New Orleans Pelicans: 26
Match Info:
Denver Nuggets will host New Orleans Pelicans at Pepsi Center in the NBA. The match will start at 09:00 AM (IST), December 26, Thursday morning.
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Where can I watch the match live?
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Dream11 Tips and Predictions: Fantasy Picks-
Nikola Jokic: The Big Serbian is hitting his top-form, and is on fire at the moment. A no-nonsense choice for the captain option.
Points Per Game: 17.4
Rebounds Per Game: 10.0
Assists Per Game: 6.9
Steals Per Game: 1.0
Blocks Per Game: 0.3
Brandon Ingram: The former Los Angeles Lakers star has been a bright spark in a rather disappointing season for the Pelicans.
Points Per Game: 25.0
Rebounds Per Game: 7.1
Assists Per Game: 3.8
Steals Per Game: 0.9
Blocks Per Game: 0.8
Jrue Holiday: His two-way play guarantees almost a very good return in almost every Dream11 game.
Points Per Game: 19.5
Rebounds Per Game: 5.1
Assists Per Game: 6.5
Steals Per Game: 1.7
Blocks Per Game: 0.7
Jamal Murray: The leading scorer for the Nuggets this season. He is more than capable of outshining Jokic in this match.
Points Per Game: 17.8
Rebounds Per Game: 4.3
Assists Per Game: 4.6
Steals Per Game: 1.4
Blocks Per Game: 0.3
Dream11 Basketball Prediction: Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Team News:
Denver Nuggets team news:
Status out: None. The Nuggets are blessed with a healthy roster these days.
Status Questionable: None.
Expected Denver Nuggets squad to face Pelicans: Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, Monte Morris, Gary Harris, Malik Beasley, Torrey Craig, Juan Hernangómez, Mason Plumlee, Michael Porter Jr., Jerami Grant, Paul Millsap, Will Barton
New Orleans Pelicans team news:
Status out: Zion Willaimson (knee injury) and Darius Miller (Achilles Tendon injury) will miss the match for the Pelicans.
Status Questionable: None.
New Orleans Pelicans’ expected squad to face the Nuggets: Brandon Ingram, Frank Jackson, Nicolo Melli, Darius Miller, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Lonzo Ball, Derrick Favors, Jrue Holiday, E’Twaun Moore, Jahlil Okafor, JJ Redick, Kenrich Williams
DEN vs NOP Dream11 starting five:
Denver Nuggets:
PF: Will Barton
SF: Paul Millsap
C: Nikola Jokic
PG: Gary Harris
SG: Jamal Murray
New Orleans Pelicans:
PF: Brandon Ingram
SF: Lonzo Ball
C: Derrick Favors
PG: Jrue Holiday
SG: JJ Redick
Likely to feature from the bench:
Denver Nuggets: Malik Beasley, Jerami Grant, Mason Plumlee, Monte Morris, Michael Porter Jr.
New Orleans Pelicans: E’Twaun Moore, Kenrich Williams, Josh Hart, Jaxson Hayes, Nicolo Melli, Frank Jackson, Nickeil Alexander-Walker