Nets vs. Pelicans Prediction & Odds
The Nets-Pelicans’ matchup has shootout potential but with the number sitting at 231.5 for the total, is the number too high for Friday’s 7:30 p.m. ET matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
513 Brooklyn Nets (-4.5) at 514 New Orleans Pelicans (+4.5); o/u 231.5
7:30 p.m. ET, Friday, January 6, 2023
Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
Nets vs. Pelicans Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 52% of public bettors are currently backing the Nets when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Brooklyn Nets DFS Spin
Kevin Durant accumulated 44 points (15-of-22 FGs, 9-of-9 FTs), four rebounds, five assists, one steal, two blocks, and five 3-pointers in Wednesday’s 121-112 loss to the Bulls. With Royce O’Neale going scoreless on 0-of-9 shooting and reserves not named Seth Curry scoring a total of three points, Durant had to do a little more heavy lifting than he did for most of the team’s 12-game win streak. Despite that and the defensive attention, he still put up a gaudy point total, surpassing the 40-point mark for the third time this season. Nicolas Claxton (11/6/2/1/3 in 33 minutes) also recorded a full stat line, and he’s closing in on top-25 per-game value in 9-cat formats. Durant’s a top-5 player, and that won’t change anytime soon.
New Orleans Pelicans DFS Spin
Zion Williamson is expected to miss “multiple weeks” with a right hamstring strain, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The team’s update said that Zion will be re-evaluated in three weeks, so we’re looking at a lengthy absence for him. Naji Marshall should enter the starting unit in his place, where he has averaged 16.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 triples in five starts without Zion this season. Larry Nance is also dealing with injuries, though he will play a large role when he’s back. Willy Hernangomez and Jaxson Hayes should also play big roles and are worth a stream in deeper leagues.
Nets vs. Pelicans NBA Betting Trends
Nets are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in New Orleans
Nets are 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings
Nets are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games overall
Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games
Nets vs. Pelicans NBA Prediction:
The over is 14-2 in the last 16 games between these two teams in New Orleans and 24-5 in the last 29 meetings overall. The over is 4-1 in the Nets’ last five games following an ATS loss and is 4-0 in the last four meetings between these two teams with a winning record. The over is 6-2 in the Pelicans’ last eight home games, are 8-3 in their last 11 games overall and is 4-1 in their last five games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: NETS/PELICANS OVER 231.5