The Brooklyn Nets (2-8) and New Orleans Pelicans (4-7) meet Wednesday in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tip-off from Smoothie King Center is at 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Nets vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2025-26 season series: Tied 1-1 with each team winning at home
The Nets have lost the first 2 games of their 4-game road trip. They were blown out 130-93 by the Dallas Mavericks Sunday as 7.5-point road underdogs with the Under (223.5) cashing. They never led in the game. F Michael Porter Jr. led the team with 19 points but shot 5 for 15 from the field.
The Pelicans have lost 3 straight games after winning 4 in a row. They were demolished Monday by the Golden State Warriors 138-87
as 10.5-point road underdogs with the Under (228.5) cashing. They shot 36% from the field and G Dejounte Murray's 12 points led the team. F Zion Williamson did not play.
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Nets at Pelicans odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Nets +154 (bet $100 to win $154) | Pelicans -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nets +4.5 (-110) | Pelicans -4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Nets at Pelicans key injuries
Nets
- G Egor Demins (bone bruise) probable
- G Nolan Traore (calf) questionable
Pelicans
- C Yves Missi (knee) out
- F Trey Murphy III (knee) probable
- F Trendon Watford (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Nets at Pelicans picks and predictions
Prediction
Pelicans 121, Nets 115
Moneyline
The Pelicans (-190) are 3-3 at home, while the Nets are 1-5 in road games. Plus, the home team won both meetings last season.
With Williamson back in the lineup for New Orleans, that gives them the edge. Expect the Pels to win, but the spread gives you better value.
PASS.
Against the spread
The Pelicans are 4-0 ATS in their wins. Three of the 4 wins were by at least 7 points.
BET PELICANS -4.5 (-110).
Over/Under
The Pelicans have averaged 127.0 points in their 4 wins, scoring at least 120 each time. The Over is 7-4 in their games this season.
Even scoring 120, a 10-point win still clears the Over.
BET OVER 229.5 (-110).
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