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NBA Betting Preview: Nets vs Pelicans

The Brooklyn Nets take the court against the New Orleans Pelicans in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Let’s Gamble on Nets

We are keeping our prediction nice and simple by heading to the Moneyline. Take an attractive -133 that the Nets are able to secure a victory over the Pelicans.

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Nets Have Won 7 of Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Brooklyn Nets have been defeated in their previous four games. On the road, they recently suffered a 113-105 loss against Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Michael Porter Jr. poured in 28 points, with Day'Ron Sharpe contributing 14 and Noah Clowney adding 13.

New Orleans Pelicans have lost on their last six home outings. In a recent game at Smoothie King Center, they were turned over 122-116 by Denver Nuggets. Trey Murphy scored 31 points, while Saddiq Bey finished with 17 and Jordan Poole 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Nets beat the Pelicans in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 119-101 scoreline at Barclays Center. The Nets have three straight wins against the Pelicans. They have won 7 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nets logo Nets 11 26 0.297 108.7 113.8 -5.1 5-15 6-11 3-7 8-16 3-7 4L
Pelicans logo Pelicans 9 33 0.214 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-18 3-15 3-6 4-24 1-9 2L
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Brooklyn Nets – Last 10 Games

3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. The Nets are averaging 107.7 points, 38.5 rebounds, 24.2 assists, 9.8 steals and 5.0 blocks while shooting 44.4% from the field and 78.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 112.8 points and 42.9 rebounds per contest.

Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 18.9 points and 3.0 (41.7%) 3-pointers made. Day'Ron Sharpe averages 8.4 rebounds and Nolan Traore 3.4 assists.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have won 1 and lost 9 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 113.7 points, 43.5 rebounds, 25.0 assists, 8.5 steals and 7.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.8% from the field and 77.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 121.9 points and 43.9 rebounds.

Zion Williamson is averaging 23.4 points, with Trey Murphy making 4.1 (44.1%) 3-pointers per contest. Derik Queen has an average of 8.8 rebounds and 4.9 assists.

Brooklyn Nets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for Brooklyn Nets vs New Orleans Pelicans, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

We are eager to back Nets to secure a victory in this NBA contest and that leads us to the Moneyline for our pick. It’s very difficult to turn down the -133 that the road team claim the win.

We keep a close eye on team news and our expert NBA handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key Nets vs Pelicans stats:

  • Pelicans have lost their last 6 games at home.
  • Pelicans have lost 9 of their last 10 games.
  • Pelicans have lost 15 of their last 20 games at home.
  • Pelicans have lost their last 3 games against Nets.

Nets Moneyline Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 57.1% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Noah Clowney Under 13.5 Points -102 BetMGM logo

Noah Clowney (Nets) has failed to cover the 13.5 points total in 8 of the past 10 games. Using this stat, we’re happy to take the -102 when it comes to him failing to cover the line on Player Points.

Latest Noah Clowney Player Prop Odds

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Jordan Poole Under 2.5 Rebounds -147 BetMGM logo

Jordan Poole (Pelicans) has recorded Under 2.5 rebounds in 6 of the past 10 games. This could happen again and there is odds of -147 when it comes to this Player Rebounds bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Nets
Totals Under 229.5
Player Points Noah Clowney Under 13.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Nets on the moneyline. We’ve also gone for Under 229.5 and Noah Clowney (Nets) to score Under 13.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Nets Nets logo 115 - 110 Pelicans logo Pelicans

The Nets can be wagered in lots of different ways and this includes the correct score lines. There’s the chance to back them to win 115-110 for a big potential return.

Brooklyn Nets vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Little Between the Two Teams According to the Books

New Orleans Pelicans have been given Moneyline odds of +114 against Brooklyn Nets who are -133. The sportsbooks award a 57% probability that the road team will be settled as a winning NBA bet.

The spread is 2 and the total points line is currently 229.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 229.5 at -114.

Whether you are wagering in-game or pre-game, the best NBA sportsbooks let you feast on a wide range of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless, and it’s great to have lots of options.

Betting Lines & Odds
Michael Porter Jr Favorite to Get Most Points

Michael Porter Jr is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -122 that he scores Over 25.5 points or -106 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Michael Porter Jr (Nets)
Over 25.5
-122
Under 25.5
-106
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 22.5
-111
Under 22.5
-116
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 21.5
-103
Under 21.5
-125
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Player Assists
Nicolas Claxton (Nets)
Over 4.5
+118
Under 4.5
-154
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
-128
Under 4.5
-101
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Michael Porter Jr (Nets)
Over 3.5
+146
Under 3.5
-192
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Player Rebounds
Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 8.5
+104
Under 8.5
-135
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Nicolas Claxton (Nets)
Over 8.5
+113
Under 8.5
-147
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Michael Porter Jr (Nets)
Over 7.5
-103
Under 7.5
-125
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Day'Ron Sharpe (Nets)
Over 7.5
-135
Under 7.5
+104
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Pelicans Slide Includes Six Straight Defeats at Home

The Pelicans have been on the losing end in six consecutive games at Smoothie King Center. They have four wins and six losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 119.80 points per contest and giving up 119.30.

The Nets have lost three consecutive road games. They have four wins and six losses in the last 10 road games, scoring 108.40 points per matchup and conceding 111.00.

The last time the teams met at Smoothie King Center, the Nets defeated the Pelicans 107-105. Across 7 head-to-head meetings at Smoothie King Center, the Nets have come away with five wins, while the Pelicans have two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O229.5 U229.5
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats 4-6 239.10 119.80 119.30 8 2
Brooklyn Nets logo Brooklyn Nets Away Stats 4-6 219.40 108.40 111.00 2 8
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O229.5 = Games Over 229.5 Points
  • U229.5 = Games Under 229.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Brooklyn Nets logo Brooklyn Nets Stats
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Brooklyn Nets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Michael Porter Jr. 30 33.15 779 101 26.0 3.4 3.8 7.5 0.2 1.1
Nicolas Claxton 35 29.74 460 145 13.1 4.1 0.1 7.5 1.3 0.7
Noah Clowney 37 28.47 489 69 13.2 1.9 2.1 3.9 0.8 0.8

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Trey Murphy 38 35.59 832 134 21.9 3.5 3.1 6.2 0.2 1.6
Saddiq Bey 35 29.93 530 80 15.1 2.3 1.6 5.8 0.1 0.9
Zion Williamson 26 29.07 581 89 22.3 3.4 - 5.7 0.5 1.2

Injuries & Suspensions

Brooklyn Nets Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Brooklyn Nets Lineups

12 Jan NBA
Nets 105-113 Mavericks
11 Jan NBA
Nets 98-103 Grizzlies
09 Jan NBA
Clippers 121-105 Nets
07 Jan NBA
Magic 104-103 Nets
04 Jan NBA
Nuggets 115-127 Nets
02 Jan NBA
Nets 99-119 Wizards
01 Jan NBA
Rockets 120-96 Nets
29 Dec NBA
Warriors 120-107 Nets
27 Dec NBA
Nets 123-107 Timberwolves
23 Dec NBA
Nets 114-106 76ers

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

13 Jan NBA
Nuggets 122-116 Pelicans
11 Jan NBA
Pelicans 118-128 Magic
09 Jan NBA
Pelicans 128-107 Wizards
07 Jan NBA
Pelicans 100-117 Hawks
06 Jan NBA
Lakers 111-103 Pelicans
04 Jan NBA
Pelicans 106-125 Heat
02 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 122-109 Pelicans
31 Dec NBA
Pelicans 118-134 Bulls
29 Dec NBA
Knicks 130-125 Pelicans
27 Dec NBA
Suns 123-114 Pelicans

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 24 15 0.615 116.6 110.1 6.5 12-7 12-8 6-4 17-9 6-4 2L
Raptors 24 17 0.585 113.9 112.3 1.6 13-9 11-8 4-8 21-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 16 0.579 117.1 115.2 1.9 10-9 12-7 8-4 17-13 6-4 1W
Nets 11 26 0.297 108.7 113.8 -5.1 5-15 6-11 3-7 8-16 3-7 4L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 22 19 0.537 119.8 117.7 2.1 14-10 8-9 7-3 14-13 5-5 1L
Bulls 18 21 0.462 117.2 120.8 -3.6 11-9 7-12 3-7 13-14 4-6 1L
Bucks 17 23 0.425 112.7 115.7 -3 9-10 8-13 5-4 13-14 5-5 2L
Pacers 9 31 0.225 110.8 118.4 -7.6 7-15 2-16 2-7 7-19 3-7 3W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Heat 21 19 0.525 119.6 117.8 1.8 14-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 6-4 1W
Hawks 20 22 0.476 118.3 118.9 -0.6 7-11 13-11 4-3 10-15 5-5 1L
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 34 7 0.829 121.3 108.1 13.2 20-3 14-4 7-2 27-6 8-2 4W
Nuggets 27 13 0.675 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 16-7 4-1 17-7 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 27 14 0.659 120.3 114.6 5.7 15-6 12-8 4-4 14-10 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Jazz 14 25 0.359 119.1 126.9 -7.8 9-12 5-13 0-8 8-18 4-6 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 24 14 0.632 116.5 116.4 0.1 11-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1W
Suns 24 16 0.6 114.8 112.2 2.6 14-5 10-11 8-4 20-13 7-3 1L
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Clippers 16 23 0.41 112.1 113.5 -1.4 10-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 3W
Kings 10 30 0.25 110.2 121.2 -11 7-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 2W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 27 13 0.675 117.6 112.8 4.8 13-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 4-6 2L
Rockets 23 14 0.622 117.9 110.8 7.1 12-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Mavericks 15 25 0.375 113 116.8 -3.8 11-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 4-6 1W
Pelicans 9 33 0.214 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-18 3-15 3-6 4-24 1-9 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 24 15 0.615 116.6 110.1 6.5 12-7 12-8 6-4 17-9 6-4 2L
Raptors 24 17 0.585 113.9 112.3 1.6 13-9 11-8 4-8 21-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 16 0.579 117.1 115.2 1.9 10-9 12-7 8-4 17-13 6-4 1W
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 22 19 0.537 119.8 117.7 2.1 14-10 8-9 7-3 14-13 5-5 1L
Heat 21 19 0.525 119.6 117.8 1.8 14-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 6-4 1W
Hawks 20 22 0.476 118.3 118.9 -0.6 7-11 13-11 4-3 10-15 5-5 1L
Bulls 18 21 0.462 117.2 120.8 -3.6 11-9 7-12 3-7 13-14 4-6 1L
Bucks 17 23 0.425 112.7 115.7 -3 9-10 8-13 5-4 13-14 5-5 2L
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Nets 11 26 0.297 108.7 113.8 -5.1 5-15 6-11 3-7 8-16 3-7 4L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
Pacers 9 31 0.225 110.8 118.4 -7.6 7-15 2-16 2-7 7-19 3-7 3W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 34 7 0.829 121.3 108.1 13.2 20-3 14-4 7-2 27-6 8-2 4W
Nuggets 27 13 0.675 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 16-7 4-1 17-7 5-5 2W
Spurs 27 13 0.675 117.6 112.8 4.8 13-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 4-6 2L
Timberwolves 27 14 0.659 120.3 114.6 5.7 15-6 12-8 4-4 14-10 7-3 2W
Lakers 24 14 0.632 116.5 116.4 0.1 11-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1W
Rockets 23 14 0.622 117.9 110.8 7.1 12-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 6-4 1W
Suns 24 16 0.6 114.8 112.2 2.6 14-5 10-11 8-4 20-13 7-3 1L
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Clippers 16 23 0.41 112.1 113.5 -1.4 10-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 3W
Mavericks 15 25 0.375 113 116.8 -3.8 11-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 4-6 1W
Jazz 14 25 0.359 119.1 126.9 -7.8 9-12 5-13 0-8 8-18 4-6 1W
Kings 10 30 0.25 110.2 121.2 -11 7-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 2W
Pelicans 9 33 0.214 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-18 3-15 3-6 4-24 1-9 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 34 7 0.829 121.3 108.1 13.2 20-3 14-4 7-2 27-6 8-2 4W
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Nuggets 27 13 0.675 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 16-7 4-1 17-7 5-5 2W
Spurs 27 13 0.675 117.6 112.8 4.8 13-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 4-6 2L
Timberwolves 27 14 0.659 120.3 114.6 5.7 15-6 12-8 4-4 14-10 7-3 2W
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Lakers 24 14 0.632 116.5 116.4 0.1 11-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1W
Rockets 23 14 0.622 117.9 110.8 7.1 12-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 6-4 1W
Celtics 24 15 0.615 116.6 110.1 6.5 12-7 12-8 6-4 17-9 6-4 2L
Suns 24 16 0.6 114.8 112.2 2.6 14-5 10-11 8-4 20-13 7-3 1L
Raptors 24 17 0.585 113.9 112.3 1.6 13-9 11-8 4-8 21-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 16 0.579 117.1 115.2 1.9 10-9 12-7 8-4 17-13 6-4 1W
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 22 19 0.537 119.8 117.7 2.1 14-10 8-9 7-3 14-13 5-5 1L
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Heat 21 19 0.525 119.6 117.8 1.8 14-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 6-4 1W
Hawks 20 22 0.476 118.3 118.9 -0.6 7-11 13-11 4-3 10-15 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Bulls 18 21 0.462 117.2 120.8 -3.6 11-9 7-12 3-7 13-14 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Bucks 17 23 0.425 112.7 115.7 -3 9-10 8-13 5-4 13-14 5-5 2L
Clippers 16 23 0.41 112.1 113.5 -1.4 10-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 3W
Mavericks 15 25 0.375 113 116.8 -3.8 11-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 4-6 1W
Jazz 14 25 0.359 119.1 126.9 -7.8 9-12 5-13 0-8 8-18 4-6 1W
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Nets 11 26 0.297 108.7 113.8 -5.1 5-15 6-11 3-7 8-16 3-7 4L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
Kings 10 30 0.25 110.2 121.2 -11 7-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 2W
Pacers 9 31 0.225 110.8 118.4 -7.6 7-15 2-16 2-7 7-19 3-7 3W
Pelicans 9 33 0.214 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-18 3-15 3-6 4-24 1-9 2L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak