New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets NBA Betting Prediction

NBA New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction 4/8

The New Orleans Pelicans will visit the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center on Tuesday, April 08, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The Pelicans have a record of 21-57, while the Nets hold a record of 25-53. Both teams look to improve their standings in this game.

Pelicans vs. Nets Betting Prediction

  • Spread Prediction: Pelicans +2.0. The Pelicans have a better ATS record as underdogs at 22-21-0. They are also on a 1-game ATS winning streak, which gives them a slight edge.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 214.0. The Nets have hit the under in 43 games this season. Their games average a combined score of 216.86, which is close to the line.

Team Trends

  • The New Orleans Pelicans have an ATS record of 28-25-1 this season.
  • Brooklyn Nets have a 2-game losing streak against the spread.
  • The Pelicans have gone over the total 42 times this season.
  • Brooklyn has more unders than overs with 43 unders this season.
  • The average combined score for the Pelicans’ games is 228.63.

Pelicans vs Nets Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans will meet the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center. The Pelicans have a record of 21-57, while the Nets stand at 25-53. Both teams aim to finish the season on a positive note.

The Pelicans’ lineup includes Jose Alvarado and Antonio Reeves in the backcourt. Kelly Olynyk and Yves Missi will handle duties in the frontcourt. On the other side, the Nets will rely on Tyson Etienne and Ziaire Williams to lead the charge. Nicolas Claxton will be key in the paint for the Nets. Both teams have struggled this season, but this game offers a chance to gain momentum.

Brooklyn Nets Home Game Preview

The Brooklyn Nets hold a record of 25-53 this season. They will play at the Barclays Center against the New Orleans Pelicans. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, April 08, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The Nets have had a challenging season with their current record. Playing at home, they will look to improve their standing. The team aims to perform well in front of their fans. Brooklyn’s performance at home will be crucial in this game. They face a Pelicans team with a 7-32 away record. The Nets will try to use this to their advantage.

New Orleans Pelicans: Road Challenges Ahead

The New Orleans Pelicans have a record of 21-57 this season. Their away record stands at 7-32, which shows their struggles on the road. The team has won only 3 of their last 10 games. Injuries have hit the Pelicans hard this season. Key players like Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum are out for the rest of the season. Coach Willie Green will need to rely on other players to step up. The Pelicans’ defense allows 118.7 points per game, ranking them 26th in the league. They struggle with field goal defense, allowing opponents to shoot 48.2%. The team will need to tighten their defense to have a chance against the Nets.

Final Betting Pick

The Pelicans have a better record against the spread when playing as underdogs. They are 22-21-0 in such situations. This gives them a slight advantage in covering the spread of +2.0. Their recent performance also shows a 1-game ATS winning streak, adding confidence to this pick.

For the over/under prediction, the Nets have consistently hit the under in 43 games this season. Their games average a combined score of 216.86, which is close to the line of 214.0. Considering both teams’ offensive struggles, the under seems like a solid choice.


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