The Brooklyn Nets (14-12) and New Orleans Pelicans (6-21) square off at the Smoothie King Center at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday. We analyze the Nets-Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Nets at Pelicans: Key injuries
Nets: PF Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) is out. PG Kyrie Irving (shoulder) and SG Caris LeVert (thumb) are out at least another week.
Pelicans: SG J.J. Redick (groin) is not expected to play, while PF Zion Williamson (knee) remains out for at least another week or two.
Nets at Pelicans: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Nets 115, Pelicans 104
Moneyline (ML)
The NETS (-139) are coming off an impressive 20-point victory against the Philadelphia 76ers their last time out. They’re worth a look on the road against the skidding Pelicans (+115).
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The NETS (-1.5, -115) carry at 6-2 ATS mark into action across the past eight games overall, and they’re 7-2 ATS in the past nine against teams with a losing overall record. The Pelicans (+1.5, -106) are 1-10-1 ATS across the past 12 games overall, and they’re 0-5 in the past five at SKC.
Over/Under (O/U)
Take the UNDER 230.5 (-115), as the Under has connected in four of the past five for the Nets, while going 5-2 in their past seven as a favorite. The Under is 6-2 in the past eight for the Pellies, too.
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