The New Orleans Pelicans will travel to Brooklyn tonight to battle a struggling Nets team. The Pelicans are coming off a 126-107 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, while Brooklyn is coming off a 122-115 loss to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.
Can Zion Williamson and the Pelicans pick up another road win or will the Nets stun them and defend home court?
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Brooklyn Nets Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| New Orleans | -8.5
-108 |
O 216.5
-110 |
-345 |
| Brooklyn | +8.5
-112 |
U 216.5
-110 |
+275 |
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**Odds Courtesy of DraftKings** |
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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Brooklyn Nets Match Details
- Fixture: New Orleans @ Brooklyn
- Date and Time: March 19, 2024 @ 7:30 pm EST
- Location: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York
Apex Tale of the Tape
| New Orleans Pelicans | vs. | Brooklyn Nets |
| 41-26 | Record | 26-42 |
| 116.1 | Points Per Game | 111.7 |
| 48.8 | FG% | 45.8 |
| 38.1 | 3PT% | 36.7 |
| 44.5 | Rebounds Per Game | 43.8 |
| 111.0 | Points Allowed Per Game | 114.1 |
| 46.1 | Defensive FG% | 47.2 |
| 34.6 | Defensive 3PT% | 37.6 |
| 78.3 | Defensive FT% | 81.1 |
| 42.3 | Defensive Rebounds Per Game | 44.4 |
| 4-1 | Last 5 W-L | 1-4 |
| 99.12 | Team Pace | 97.97 |
Key Stats
New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans are currently fifth in the Western Conference standings and fighting for a top-four seed. Zion Williamson leads the team in scoring with 22.6 points per game with co-star Brandon Ingram trailing right behind him at 21.2 points per game. Big man Jonas Valanciunas leads the team with 9.3 rebounds per game and 1.0 blocks per game.
Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets are currently 11th in the Eastern Conference standings and aren’t in an ideal situation as they don’t own their first-round pick. Cam Thomas leads the team in scoring with 21.5 points while Mikal Bridges is following behind at 20.6 points per game. Center Nic Claxton leads the team with 9.8 rebounds per game and 2.1 blocks per game.
Injury Report
New Orleans Pelicans
- Dyson Daniels – Out
- Herbert Jones – Probable
Brooklyn Nets
- Dorian Finney-Smith – Questionable
Game Prediction
The New Orleans Pelicans have quietly been one of the best teams in the Western Conference and their record showcases that success. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets have been inconsistent all season long and they are currently going through a cold streak. The Pelicans are one of the deepest teams in the NBA with a ton of offensive firepower between Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum, and Trey Murphy III.
New Orleans is fighting for a top 4 seed so they can host a round one playoff series, and they only sit 1 game behind the Los Angeles Clippers to do so. This is a very winnable game for the red-hot Pelicans and I am rolling with them to cover the spread in this one on the road.
Final Pick
New Orleans Pelicans -8.5 (-108)
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