The New Orleans Pelicans (3-7) welcome the Brooklyn Nets (4-6) to Smoothie King Center Monday. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nets vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Pelicans swept 2-0 last season
The Nets lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 105-100 Saturday, closing as 12.5-point road underdogs. They have lost 2 of their last 3 games while going 2-1 against the spread (ATS). Brooklyn has covered 7 of its last 8 games and is 4-1 ATS on the road. It has struggled to generate much offense, though, scoring 106 or fewer points in 4 games in a row. The Nets are led by G Cam Thomas, who is averaging 25.2 points per game.
The Pelicans, who have been dealing with injuries to 3 of their 4 main scoring options, have lost 4 games in a row. They are coming off a 115-88 loss at the Orlando Magic Friday, closing as 8.5-point underdogs. New Orleans is 2-3 straight up/ATS at home this season. It has had defensive shortcomings over the last week, allowing 115 or more points in 5 straight games. The Pelicans are led by F Brandon Ingram, who is averaging 22.8 points per game.
Nets at Pelicans odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 12:25 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nets -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Pelicans +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Against the spread: Nets -1.5 (-110) | Pelicans +1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 210.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Nets at Pelicans key injuries
Nets
- F Bojan Bogdanovic (foot) out
- F Day’Ron Sharpe (hamstring) out
Pelicans
- F Herbert Jones (shoulder) out
- G CJ McCollum (adductor) out
- G Trey Murphy III (hamstring) probable
- G Dejounte Murray (hand) out
- F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Nets at Pelicans picks and predictions
Prediction
Nets 106, Pelicans 103
Moneyline
BET NETS (-125).
The Pelicans just don’t have any scoring outside of Ingram, and they’re getting little production from their second unit as well. In their most recent battle with the Magic, New Orleans shot just 33% from the field. Without their other offensive weapons, they have struggled to find any rhythm. The Pelicans have lost 3 straight home games, 2 of which were against teams not expected to make the playoffs.
The Nets are healthy and have a few capable weapons. They have won 3 of their last 6 games and covered against the Cavaliers and Celtics (both championship-contending teams) in their last 2. Considering those trends, take NETS (-125) to come out on top.
Against the spread
PASS.
The spread is narrow here, but the Nets have had 3 straight Games determined by 5 or fewer points. Expect it to be close, and take the moneyline over the spread.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 210.5 (-110).
The Nets have gone Under in 4 straight Games and have held the likes of Cleveland, Boston and Memphis to 108 or fewer points in 3 straight Games. The Pelicans don’t have the weapons that those teams do and may struggle against a solid Brooklyn defense. The Nets are 4-6 O/U on the season.
The Pelicans are 6-4 O/U yet 1-2 O/U in their last 3 Games. They have scored 100 or fewer points in 2 of their last 3 Games. While their issue is on the defensive end as well, the Nets play at the second-slowest pace in the NBA and likely won’t push the tempo.
Take UNDER 210.5 (-110).
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