The Brooklyn Nets (38-19) continue their three-game road trip Tuesday night, taking on the New Orleans Pelicans (25-32). Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET in Smoothie King Arena. Below, we analyze the Nets-Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.
The Nets have gone 3-3 in their last six games, alternating wins and losses and are coming off a 109-107 loss to the Miami Heat Sunday. They are one game behind the East-leading Philadelphia 76ers.
The Pelicans have lost three in a row. They are in 11th place in the West, 3.5 games behind the 10th-place San Antonio Spurs for the final play-in game. Second-year forward Zion Williamson is averaging 26.8 points per game this season.
Nets at Pelicans: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Nets +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Pelicans -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Nets +2.5 (-110) | Pelicans -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 233.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Nets at Pelicans: Key injuries
Nets
- C Nicolas Claxton (health and safety protocols) out
- PF Kevin Durant (thigh) out
- SG James Harden (hamstring) unlikely to play
- PG Tyler Johnson (knee) out
Pelicans
- SG Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ankle) out
- SF Josh Hart (thumb) out
- PF James Johnson (abductor) doubtful
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Nets at Pelicans: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Nets 121, Pelicans 115
Money line (ML)
The Nets, coming off a loss Sunday, have not lost consecutive games since they lost three in a row February 5-9. New Orleans has lost three in a row. The Pelicans are much better at home (16-14) than on the road (9-18), while the Nets are mediocre on the road at 15-12.
The Nets and Pelicans played each other April 7 in Brooklyn, with the Nets picking up a 139-111 win. Tonight, take the NETS +115.
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Against the spread (ATS)
The Nets are 3-1 ATS in their last four games. They are 14-13 ATS on the road.
New Orleans is 1-4 ATS in its last five games and only 14-16 ATS at home. They have not fared well as a favorite. They are 10-19 ATS this season when favored.
Since we expect the Nets to win outright, the better value is the money line, but if you think it might be a close Pelicans win, tag NETS +2.5 (-110).
Over/Under (O/U)
The Pelicans have the league’s highest Over percentage this season at 64.9%. Brooklyn is third at 59.7%. For both teams, defense can be optional. This should feature a lot of baskets. Take OVER 233.5 POINTS (-110).
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