Brooklyn Nets at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions
The Brooklyn Nets (15-18) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (19-14) on Tuesday. Tip from Smoothie King Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Nets vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; split last season 1-1
The Nets are on a 3-game skid after falling 124-108 on the road against the Thunder, failing to cover as 7.5-point underdogs. F Mikal Bridges scored a team-high 22 points on 8-of-20 shooting with 7 rebounds and 7 assists. C Nic Claxton scored 15 while grabbing 16 rebounds for a double-double. In total, 5 Brooklyn players scored in double figures.
The Pelicans are currently on a 2-game winning streak after knocking off the Lakers 129-109 to cover as 5.5-point home favorites. F Zion Williamson and F Brandon Ingram each scored a team-high 26 points. G CJ McCollum added 22 on 6-of-11 shooting from beyond the arc. New Orleans shot 51.7% from the field in the win.
Nets at Pelicans odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:14 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nets +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Pelicans -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nets +5.5 (-105) | Pelicans -5.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Nets at Pelicans key injuries
Nets
- F Dorian Finney-Smith (knee) probable
- G Ben Simmons (back) out
- G Lonnie Walker IV (hamstring) out
Pelicans
- G Trey Murphy III (knee) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Nets at Pelicans picks and predictions
Prediction
Pelicans 124, Nets 111
Moneyline
PASS.
At -225, there is no profit to be made betting on a Pelicans team that is 7-3 in its last 10.
Against the spread
BET PELICANS -5.5 (-110).
The Nets have been struggling recently both straight up (SU) and ATS. They are 2-8 SU and 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games, including failing to cover in their last 6 on the road and in their last 6 as underdogs.
Over/Under
BET OVER 229.5 (-110).
The Nets have an Over record of 17-15-1 and have hit the Over in 4 of their last 6 games. Brooklyn has scored at least 117 in 4 of its last 6. The Pelicans have hit the Over in 6 of their last 10 and have scored at least 112 in 3 straight games.
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