Brooklyn Nets (26-41) vs New Orleans Pelicans (41-26)
Game Info: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 7:30 pm (Barclays Center)
Betting Odds: Brooklyn Nets +7.5 -- Over/Under: 218 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The New Orleans Pelicans and Brooklyn Nets meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets prediction.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans recently beat the Clippers and Trail Blazers while losing to the Cavs. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 116.1 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 111 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 22.6 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.2 points and 5.1 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Murphy III is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets recently lost to the Pacers, Magic, and Spurs. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 111.7 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 114.1 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 21.5 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges is averaging 20.6 points and 4.8 rebounds. Dennis Schroder is the third double-digit scorer, and Cameron Johnson is dishing 2.5 assists. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 75.7 percent from the free throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Dennis Schroder ranks 23rd amongst qualified players for assists per game (6.0) this season.
- Mikal Bridges ranks 11th amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made Per Game (2.5) this season.
New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts
- C.J. McCollum ranks 9th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.3) this season.
- Zion Williamson ranks 11th amongst qualified players for FG% (58.2%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (81.1%).
- The Nets rank 27th in the league for field goal percentage this season (45.8%).
- The Pelicans rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (34.6%).
- The Pelicans rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.5).
New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets prediction
The New Orleans Pelicans have had a handful of blowout wins over the last month or so, and they're a profitable 37-28-2 ATS on the season. The Brooklyn Nets aren't winning or covering numbers, and they're 29-36-3 ATS on the season. The Pelicans smoked the Nets back in January by a score of 112-85. It's hard to make a case for the Nets and the way they constantly lose in ugly ways. Decent sized line for a road team, but the Pelicans should win this game by double digits.
Randy’s Pick New Orleans Pelicans -7.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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