Pelicans vs. Nets Prediction & Odds
The Pelicans anticipate the return of Zion Williamson on Wednesday night when they take on the Nets at 7:30 p.m. ET. With their star back in the fold, are the Pels a solid play as a road underdog tonight?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
511 New Orleans Pelicans (+2.5) at 512 Brooklyn Nets (-2.5); o/u 230.5
7:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Pelicans vs. Nets Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 52% of public bettors are currently backing the Pelicans 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.
New Orleans Pelicans DFS Spin
Zion Williamson (sprained left ankle) said on Monday that he’s going to play in Wednesday night’s opener. “Oh, I’m playing on Wednesday,” Zion said when asked if he’s expecting to play in the opener. “Unless God don’t got it in his plans for me to play Wednesday, I’m playing Wednesday.” We’re pulling him off the injury report and he should be in all lineups until further notice.
Brooklyn Nets DFS Spin
Steve Nash has praised Kyrie Irving for his strong play, positive attitude and exceptional leadership heading into the 2022-23 season. “His performances on both ends of the floor have been exceptional,” Nash said. “Not just in games, but in practices. I think his leadership and mentorship to the young guys has been great. He’s just been outstanding top to bottom this whole preseason.” Center Nic Claxton sung his own praises when he said, “I think he can be the MVP, he can be the Finals MVP, he can do whatever he wants to do. He puts his mind to it, he can do it.” It sounds like Irving is doing all the right things after a tumultuous last season and rumor-ridden offseason. Hopefully things will remain calm in BK, but with Irving, Kevin Durant and Ben Simmons in the mix, we can’t count on that. Irving looks like a solid second-round value in fantasy drafts, but he’s slipping outside the top-24 in some instances which could prove to be a steal.
Pelicans vs. Nets Betting Trends
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Brooklyn
Over is 23-5 in the last 28 meetings
Over is 4-1 in Pelicans last 5 overall
Pelicans vs. Nets Prediction:
The Pelicans are 0-4 against the spread in their last four games in Brooklyn and 1-7 against the number in their last eight games versus the Nets overall. They’re also 2-6 against the number in their last eight games overall, are 1-5 against the spread in their last six games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous contest and are winless at the betting window in their last four games following a win.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: BROOKLYN NETS -2.5