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Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Phoenix Suns (43-31) wrap up their 5-game road trip on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans (45-29). Tip-off is at 8 p.m. ET at Smoothie King Center (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Suns lead 1-0 after 123-109 road win on Jan. 19

The Suns are 4-2in their last 6 games, but have lost 2 of their last 3. They are coming off a 128-103 road loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder as 2-point underdogs on Friday. They are currently in 8th place in the Western Conference.

The Pelicans are 6-3 in their last 9 games, but have lost 2 of their last 3. They are coming off a 102-94 home loss to the Boston Celtics as 6-point underdogs. They are 6th in the West, 2 games ahead of the Suns.

Suns at Pelicans odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:22 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Suns +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Pelicans -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Suns +1.5 (-110) | Pelicans -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Suns at Pelicans key injuries

Suns

None

Pelicans

G Jose Alvarado (oblique) out
F Brandon Ingram (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Suns at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 113, Pelicans 108

Moneyline

The Suns are tough to read. They have lost 3 times to the San Antonio Spurs, but beat the Nuggets twice in Denver. They blew out the Pelicans in New Orleans in January 123-109 behind 52 points from G Devin Booker. They have beaten the Pelicans in 5 of the last 7 meetings.

They are 20-17 on the road this season and 2-2 on this road trip. They have not lost back-to-back games since dropping 2 straight March 2-3 to Houston and Oklahoma City.

The Pelicans have not lost consecutive games since Feb. 23-25 to Miami and Chicago.

Given the Suns’ up-and-down performances, they should come out and play well in this game. And you can get even money odds.

BET SUNS +100.

Against the spread

The Suns have covered the spread in their last 5 wins. They only have one 1-point win, so chances are that if they win the game, it will be by 2 or more.

But the even-money odds on the ML is the best bet on the Suns.

PASS.

Over/Under

Their 1st meeting this season had 232 total points. Their last 5 meetings have had more than 225 total points.

Three of the Suns’ last 5 games and 6 of their last 10 have had totals of at least 225. But 2 of their last 3 have not reached 225.

Eight of the Pelicans’ last 10 have stayed below 225 points.

BET UNDER 224.5 (-110).

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Boston Celtics at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Boston Celtics at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New Orleans Pelicans (45-28) welcome the Boston Celtics (57-16) to Smoothie King Center Saturday. Tip is set for 5 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Celtics lead 1-0

The Celtics beat the Pelicans 118-112 at home Jan. 29, failing to cover as 8-point favorites. Boston is coming off back-to-back losses on the road to the Atlanta Hawks. It lost 123-122 in overtime Thursday, failing to cover as a 16-point favorite. The Celtics are 38-32-3 against the spread (ATS) this season and 8-3 ATS over their last 11.

The Pelicans beat the Milwaukee Bucks at home 107-100 Thursday, covering as 2-point underdogs. New Orleans has won 6 of its last 8 games and is 5-3 ATS over that span. The Pelicans are 40-31-2 ATS on the season. They are led by F Zion Williamson, who is averaging 22.8 points per game.

Celtics at Pelicans odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Celtics -240 (bet $240 to win $100) | Pelicans +198 (bet $100 to win $198)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -6 (-114) | Pelicans +6 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 223 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Celtics at Pelicans key injuries

Celtics

None

Pelicans

G Jose Alvarado (oblique) out
G Dyson Daniels (knee) probable
F Brandon Ingram (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Celtics at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 115, Pelicans 110

Moneyline

PASS.

The Celtics (-240) are the healthier side and have won 6 of their last 8 on the road. They should come out on top, but there’s no value on backing them at -240.

Against the spread

BET PELICANS +6 (-108).

New Orleans is 6-4 ATS this season as a home underdog. Similarly, Boston has been a road favorite more than any other team in the NBA, and it is 17-16-3 ATS in the position.

The Pelicans are 3-1 ATS and straight up over their last 4 home games. The Celtics, while over the last 2 weeks have been strong for bettors, are just 2-3 ATS over their last 5.

Considering the recent trends and success in this situation, back PELICANS +6 (-108).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 223 (-110).

The Celtics have been on fire offensively as of late. They have gone Over in 5 straight games and in 7 of their last 8. They have scored at least 117 in every game since March 9 (11 games).

Boston has allowed at least 113 in 3 straight as well. The Pelicans have capable playmakers as well and have tallied at least 111 in 3 of their last 4 games, going 2-3 O/U in their last 5.

Back OVER 223 (-110).

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Milwaukee Bucks at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Milwaukee Bucks at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New Orleans Pelicans (44-28) welcome the Milwaukee Bucks (46-26) to Smoothie King Center Thursday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Bucks vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Bucks lead 1-0

In their 1st meeting this season (Jan. 27), the Bucks covered as 3.5-point home favorites with a 141-117 win as the Over (243) hit.

Milwaukee is 4-2 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) in its last 6 games. The Bucks are coming off a 128-124 home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday, failing to cover as 9.5-point favorites. Milwaukee is 32-39-1 ATS this season and just 2-3 ATS in its last 5 on the road. The Bucks are led by F Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 30.6 points per game this season.

The Pelicans lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-112 Tuesday, failing to cover as 1-point home underdogs. New Orleans has won 5 of its last 7 games and has covered in 4 of them. It is 2-2 ATS in its last 4 at home. The Pelicans are 39-31-2 ATS on the season. They are led by F Zion Williamson, who is averaging 22.7 PPG.

Bucks at Pelicans odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 9:35 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bucks -122 (bet $122 to win $100) | Pelicans +104 (bet $100 to win $104)
Against the spread (ATS): Bucks -1.5 (-110) | Pelicans +1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bucks at Pelicans key injuries

Bucks

F Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) probable
G Patrick Beverley (wrist) out
F Khris Middleton (ankle) probable

Pelicans

G Jose Alvarado (hip) questionable
F Brandon Ingram (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Bucks at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 115, Bucks 113

Moneyline

PASS.

While the plus-money value is enticing, the home side’s spread is the preferred play here.

Against the spread

BET PELICANS +1.5 (-110).

New Orleans is 5-4 ATS as a home underdog this season; meanwhile, the Bucks have consistently been road favorites and not rewarded bettors often. They are just 12-14 ATS as road favorites this season.

Milwaukee is also coming off a disappointing home game against the Lakers and has lost 2 of its last 4. It has lost 3 of its last 4 on the road. The Pelicans are 3-2 SU and ATS at home in March and 7-4-1 ATS in the month.

Considering those recent trends, back PELICANS +1.5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 223.5 (-110).

The Pelicans have gone Over in 3 of their last 6 games and scored at least 111 points in 3 straight. The Bucks have gone Over in 4 of their last 5 and tallied at least 114 in 6 straight games, so both teams have been strong offensively.

The Bucks have also allowed 122 or more in 3 of their last 5, so their lacking defense could be a huge factor for the total. That said, back OVER 223.5 (-110).

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Oklahoma City Thunder at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Oklahoma City Thunder at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder (49-21) take on the New Orleans Pelicans (44-27) Tuesday with tip-off from Smoothie King Center set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Thunder vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1

OKC had a 4-game winning streak snapped with a 118-93 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks Sunday. G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had just 12 points on 5-for-12 shooting. It was his lowest point total since his 3rd game of the season Oct. 19. The Thunder sit in 2nd in the West, 1 game behind the Denver Nuggets and a half-game ahead of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Pels sit in 4th place, 6 1/2 behind the leader and 5 1/2 behind the Thunder. NOLA has won 2 straight, despite being without F Brandon Ingram (knee), and they’re 8-2 over the last 10. F Zion Williamson is carrying the load with 27+ points in 7 of 8.

Thunder at Pelicans odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:21 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Thunder -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Pelicans -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Thunder -1.5 (+100) | Pelicans +1.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Thunder at Pelicans key injuries

Thunder

None

Pelicans

F Brandon Ingram (knee) out

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Thunder at Pelicans and predictions

Prediction

Thunder 111, Pelicans 109

Moneyline

Each team has won on the other’s home court this season, and with Ingram out, I look for that trend to continue. Zion and G CJ McCollum are answering the bell for the Pelicans, but they aren’t getting enough supplemental scoring.

I prefer the spread so PASS.

Against the spread

I like OKC’s side here at even money. They took the last game in New Orleans 107-83. They laid an egg against Milwaukee Sunday, and that’s a little concerning, but for the price you have to go THUNDER -1.5 (+100).

Over/Under

Both teams are 3-7 O/U over the last 10. We’ve had 2 Unders hit this season, and 4 of the last 5 meetings have gone Under.

I like the UNDER 223.5 (-115).

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New Orleans Pelicans at Detroit Pistons odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New Orleans Pelicans at Detroit Pistons odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New Orleans Pelicans (43-27) end their 4-game road trip on Sunday against the Detroit Pistons (12-58). Tip-off at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Pistons odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Pelicans lead 1-0

New Orleans won for the 4th time in its last 5 games on Friday night, 111-88 over the Miami Heat to cover as a 2,5-point underdog while the Under (207.5) cashed. SG CJ McCollum scored 30 points for the 2nd time in his last 4 games and added 7 assists and 5 rebounds. The Pelicans are 2-1 on their current road trip.

The Pistons dropped their 5th game in a row on Friday night, 129-102 to the Boston Celtics. They failed to cover as a 14-point underdog while the Over (223.5) cashed. C James Wiseman finished with a season-high 23 points and had 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Detroit committed 19 turnovers which ended up to be their downfall.

The Pelicans beat the Pistons 125-116 on Nov. 2. They covered the 4.5-point spread and and the Over (215.5) cashed.

Pelicans at Pistons odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:56 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pelicans -700 (bet $700 to win $100) | Pistons +500 (bet $100 to win $500)
Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans -11.5 (-115) | Pistons +11.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 213.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pelicans at Pistons key injuries

Pelicans

No reported injuries

Pistons

PF Taj Gibson (hamstring) out
SF Simone Fontecchio (toe) out
C Jalen Duran (back) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Pelicans at Pistons picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 113, Pistons 100

Moneyline

PASS.

The Pelicans (-700) will win this game, but you should never bet 7 units to win 1 back. You should save your bet for the spread and/or the total.

Against the spread

BET PELICANS -11.5 (-115).

New Orleans has covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 while the Pistons have failed to cover in 4 of their last 5.

The Pelicans are trying to stay inside the top 6 in the Western Conference playoffs and out of the play-in tournament. They sit 2 games ahead of the Sacramento Kings, Phoenix Suns, and Dallas Mavericks who are all tied for the 6th spot. New Orleans cannot afford to drop a free square like this one with a team that is just playing out the string at this point.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 213.5 (-110).

The trends are too good to ignore with this one. The Pelicans and Pistons have played to the Under in 4 of their last 5. New Orleans is 3-7 against the Over in their last 10 while Detroit is 1-6 over their last 7.

I’m all over the Under in this game.

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New Orleans Pelicans at Miami Heat odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New Orleans Pelicans at Miami Heat odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New Orleans Pelicans (42-27) visit the Miami Heat (38-31) Friday. Tip from Kaseya Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Heat odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Heat lead 1-0

New Orleans snapped a 3-game winning streak with a 121-106 loss to the Orlando Magic Thursday while failing to cover as a 2.5-point road favorite. G Trey Murphy III scored a team-high 21 points off the bench, and 5 total New Orleans players scored in double figures. The Pelicans shot 53.8% from the field in the loss.

Miami got back in the win column with a 107-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday, covering as a 3-point road underdog. F Jimmy Butler had a game-high 30 points and was 1 of 4 Miami players to score in double figures. The Heat shot 45.8% from the field in the win.

In their 1st meeting (Feb. 23), Miami covered as a 2-point underdog in a 106-95 win at New Orleans as the Under (220.5) hit. A 4th-quarter melee resulted in suspensions for players from both teams. Pelicans G Jose Alvardo and F Naji Marshall were suspended for 3 games and 1 game, respectively. Heat C Thomas Bryant served a 3-game suspension, while Butler and F Nikola Jovic were each suspended for 1 game.

Pelicans at Heat odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Heat -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +3.5 (-115) | Heat -3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 207.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Pelicans at Heat key injuries

Pelicans

(Not yet submitted — below was for Thursday’s game)

None

Heat

C Bam Adebayo (back) questionable
G Tyler Herro (foot) out
C Kevin Love (heel) out
G Duncan Robinson (back) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Pelicans at Heat picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 109, Heat 104

Moneyline

BET PELICANS (+130).

New Orleans has won 7 of its last 10 games, including 4 of its last 5 on the road. It has a 22-14 road record this season and plays a Miami squad that has a 17-15 home record and has lost back-to-back games in South Florida.

The Pelicans have stepped it up defensively of late holding opponents to 107 or fewer points in 7 of their last 9 games, including 3 of their last 4. The Heat have scored 107 or fewer points in 4 of their last 7 games, including 2 of their last 3.

Dealing with crucial injuries is what will hold Miami back from a win Friday night.

Against the spread

PASS.

The odds are better on the Pelicans to win than to cover.

Over/Under

BET OVER 207.5 (-115).

While both teams have struggled hitting the Over recently, with both sporting a 3-7 Over record in their last 10 games, 207.5 is too low of a total to be confident betting the Under.

The Pelicans have scored 106 or more points in 7 of their last 10 games, including 4 of their last 6 while allowing at least 104 in 4 of their last 5.

The Heat have scored 104 or more points in 7 of their last 10 games and have allowed 104 or more in 6 of their last 10.

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New Orleans Pelicans at Orlando Magic odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s New Orleans Pelicans at Orlando Magic odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New Orleans Pelicans (42-26) make the 2nd stop on a 4-game road trip Thursday against the Orlando Magic (41-28). Tip-off at the Kia Center in Orlando is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting of 2023-24; Magic swept regular-season series in 2022-23 going 2-0 against the spread (ATS) with the Over-Under 1-1

The Pelicans have won and covered the past 3 games, while going 7-1 straight up (SU) and 6-1-1 ATS in the past 8 outings. The Under is 5-1 in the past 6 contests, while cashing at a 10-2 clip in the previous 12 games.

The Magic enter on a 4-game win and cover streak, while cashing the Under in 3 straight, 5 of the past 6, and 11 of the previous 13 outings.

Orlando has won and covered 3 in a row in this series, while going 8-2 SU/ATS across the past 10 meetings since Feb. 12, 2019. The Under is 2-1 in the past 3 in the series, but the Over is 6-2 across the previous 8 meetings.

Pelicans at Magic odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:48 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pelicans -144 (bet $144 to win $100) | Magic +122 (bet $100 to win $122)
Against the spread: Pelicans -3 (-108) | Magic +3 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 207 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pelicans at Magic key injuries

Pelicans

F Matt Ryan (illness) questionable

Magic

None

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Pelicans at Magic picks and predictions

Prediction

Magic 112, Pelicans 109

Moneyline

The MAGIC (+122) is a strong play as short ‘dogs at home. Orlando has run this series recently, sweeping last season, while going 8-2 SU/ATS in the past 10 in the series since 2019.

And it’s a little curious why Orlando is a home ‘dog. The Magic stroll in on a 4-game heater, also covering each of those outings. True, the winning streak consists of wins over the lowly Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets and a pair of wins over the Toronto Raptors, so the schedule hasn’t exactly been challenging. But, again, Orlando has dominated this series, too.

Against the spread

The MAGIC +3 (-112) is worth playing at home catching the points, if you just can’t bring yourself to bet them straight up, but feel it will at least be a close game.

If you like Orlando, you should just bet it straight up, though.

Over/Under

OVER 207 (-110) might be the best play on the board.

While the Under has cashed in 3 in a row, and 5 of the past 6 for the boys from O-Town, the schedule has been rather easy. The Pelicans can score, racking up at least 112 points in 7 of the past 10 games. New Orleans plays good defense, and that will be a challenge, but it won’t take much for both of these teams to get to 208 or more points.

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New Orleans Pelicans at Brooklyn Nets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s New Orleans Pelicans at Brooklyn Nets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New Orleans Pelicans (41-26) visit the Brooklyn Nets (26-42) Tuesday. Tip from Barclays Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Pelicans lead 1-0

The Pelicans have won back-to-back games after beating the Portland Trail Blazers 126-107 Saturday and covering as 13-point home favorites. G CJ McCollum scored a game-high 30 points, and F Zion Williamson had a double-double with 26 points and 10 rebounds. Four of the 5 New Orleans players who scored in double figures had at least 20 points, and the team shot 53.6% from the field in the win.

Brooklyn has dropped 3 in a row after a 122-115 OT loss against the San Antonio Spurs in Austin Sunday, failing to cover as a 2-point underdog. G Cam Thomas had a team-high 31 points, and C Nic Claxton contributed a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds. Six Nets players scored in double figures while the team shot 46.1% from the field in the loss.

In their 1st regular-season meeting (Jan. 2), the Pelicans covered as 5.5-point home favorites with a 112-85 victory as the Under (227.5) cashed. New Orleans never trailed in the lopsided win and led by as many as 32.

Pelicans at Nets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pelicans -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Nets +230 (bet $100 to win $230)
Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans -7.5 (-105) | Nets +7.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pelicans at Nets key injuries

Pelicans

F Herbert Jones (back) probable

Nets

F Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) questionable
G Ben Simmons (back) out

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Pelicans at Nets picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 114, Nets 105

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Pelicans (-300), who are 7-3 in their last 10 and 21-13 on the road this season, to beat the Nets, who are just 16-18 at home.

Against the spread

BET PELICANS -7.5 (-105).

New Orleans has a 6-2-1 ATS record in its last 9 games and has covered in 3 of its last 4. It is 3-1-1 ATS in its last 5 on the road and faces a Brooklyn team that is just 29-36-3 ATS this season.

Brooklyn has failed to cover in 6 of its last 8 games, including 3 in a row.

Over/Under

BET OVER 216.5 (-110).

While the Pelicans have hit the Under in 8 of their last 10 games, they have scored at least 112 points in 7 of their last 9. They have allowed at least 103 points in each of their last 4 and 6 of their last 10.

The Nets have hit the Over in 8 of their last 10 games. They have scored at least 106 points in 3 of their last 4 games and at least 112 in 6 of their last 10. Brooklyn has allowed 114 or more points in each of its last 3 as well.

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Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Portland Trail Blazers (19-47) take on the New Orleans Pelicans (40-26) Saturday with tip-off from Smoothie King Center set for 7 p.m. ET . Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Pelicans lead 1-0

The Blazers come to town after trading wins and losses the last 4 games. The most recent was a 105-93 loss to the New York Knicks Thursday. They pushed as 12-point dogs. C Deandre Ayton went off for 31 points and 14 boards. Portland is just 4-6 over its last 10 but are 6-3-1 ATS.

The Pelicans narrowly covered as 7-point favorites in a 112-104 W over the LA Clippers Friday. F Zion Williamson had 34 points and 7 boards as he has gone for 30+ in 2 straight. NOLA sits in 5th place in the West, just 2 games behind the Clippers for 4th.

Trail Blazers at Pelicans odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:05 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +650 (bet $100 to win $650) | Pelicans -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +13.5 (-115) | Pelicans -13.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Trail Blazers at Pelicans key injuries

Trail Blazers

G Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) out
F Jerami Grant (hamstring) doubtful
G Shaedon Sharpe (abdominal) out
G Anfernee Simons (knee) probable
G Matisse Thybulle (ankle) questionable
F Jabari Walker (hip) questionable

Pelicans

G Dyson Daniels (knee) out
G Herbert Jones (hip) questionable
F Larry Nance Jr. (illness) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Trail Blazers at Pelicans and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 110, Trail Blazers 100

Moneyline

There is no play on the ML here, but there is a solid prop to consider.

DEANDRE AYTON OVER 19.5 POINTS (-125) is ripe for the picking. He has gone for 20+ in 4 straight games, and he dropped 30 in 3 of them.

Against the spread

We mentioned in the opener that Portland is 6-3-1 ATS in its last 10. The Blazers kept it within 9 in the lone meeting against the Pels this season.

This is a big number for a New Orleans team on a back-to-back with Ayton in the kind of groove he’s in. TAKE TRAIL BLAZERS +13.5 (-115).

Over/Under

The Pels are 1-9 O/U over the last 10, and Portland is 5-5. The Over has cashed just twice in the last 10 meetings between the teams. It’s a small number, but Portland doesn’t have the firepower to hold up its end.

BET UNDER 215.5 (-110).

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LA Clippers at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s LA Clippers at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Clippers (42-23) take on the New Orleans Pelicans (39-26) Friday with tip-off from Smoothie King Center set for 8 p.m. ET . Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Clippers vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Pelicans lead 2-1

The Clippers routed the Chicago Bulls 126-111 Thursday night without G James Harden (shoulder). F Paul George led the way with 28 points with 7 assists, and he shot 6-for-7 from 3-point land. G Kawhi Leonard shrugged off back spasms from the previous game to drop 27 points. The Clippers are 5-5 over the last 10 and sit in 4th place in the West — 3 games up on the Pels.

The Pelicans snapped a 4-game winning streak with a dud against the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday night. The Cavs won 116-95 as 5.5-point dogs. F Zion Williamson had 33 points and 9 boards. F Brandon Ingram had 20, but the rest of the team scored just 42 points. This is an important game in order to sneak into the top 4 in the conference.

Clippers at Pelicans odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Clippers +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Pelicans -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Clippers +7.5 (-115) | Pelicans -7.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Clippers at Pelicans key injuries

Clippers

(Not yet submitted — below was for Thursday’s game)

G James Harden (shoulder) out
G Russell Westbrook (hand) out

Pelicans

G Dyson Daniels (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Clippers at Pelicans and predictions

Prediction

Clippers 112, Pelicans 110

Moneyline

I get the allure of the Pelicans here. The Clippers are on the road on the back end of a back-to-back. But I don’t think the Clippers should be +240 against anyone. Harden may sit again, but Kawhi and PG13 are still enough to lock Ingram down and slow Zion.

This is a risk, but it’s one that can be worth 2.4x your trouble.

LEAN CLIPPERS +240.

Against the spread

If you’re opting for the value on the Clips ML, I’d usually advise against hedging the spread in case they don’t show up. This time, though, I like the 7.5-point cushion. The Pelicans routed the Clippers in their own building last time out, but PG13 was just 3-for-15 from the floor. He has a hot hand, and I don’t see that repeating.

Take the CLIPPERS +7.5 (-115).

Over/Under

The Pels are 2-8 O/U over the last 10, and the Clippers are 5-5. The Over is just 3-7 in the last 10. Neither team plays at a blistering pace, and with LA on no rest, I’ll take the UNDER 217.5 (-105).

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