Brooklyn Nets vs. New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [1/2/2024]

The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Brooklyn Nets in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday, commencing at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Tuesday's Nets vs. Pelicans matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Nets vs. Pelicans Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and data to simulate the result of Tuesday's NBA matchup between the Nets and Pelicans 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our popular predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 70% chance of beating the Nets, and our predicted final score has the Pelicans winning 116-110.

According to our model, the Pelicans (-5.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 226.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of going under.

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Nets vs. Pelicans Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Nets	Pelicans
Spread	+5.5 (-108)	-5.5 (-108)
Moneyline	+185	-215
Total	o226.5 (-115)	u226.5 (-105)

• The Pelicans are listed as -5.5 favorites against the Nets, with -108 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Nets (+5.5) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -108.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -215, which means you can risk $215 to win $100 for a total payout of $315 if they get the W.
• Meanwhile, BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nets at +185, where you can bet $100 to profit $185, earning a total payout of $285 if they win.
• The Over/Under is set at 226.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Nets vs. Pelicans Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Pelicans -5.5	-108
Moneyline	Pelicans	-215
Total	Under 226.5	-105

Dimers' NBA best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Nets vs. Pelicans Player Props

Betting on Brooklyn vs. New Orleans NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.

Mikal Bridges is expected to lead the way for the Nets with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, while Brandon Ingram is projected to finish with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the Pelicans.

Nets Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Nets:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Mikal Bridges	21	5	4	2
Cam Thomas	19	3	2	2
Spencer Dinwiddie	16	3	7	2
Cameron Johnson	15	5	2	2
Nic Claxton	12	10	3	0

Pelicans Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Pelicans:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Brandon Ingram	28	6	7	2
Zion Williamson	24	7	5	0
CJ McCollum	21	4	6	3
Jonas Valanciunas	14	10	3	0
Herbert Jones	11	4	3	1

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA trends for today's games.

Don't forget, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of the Nets vs. Pelicans on Tuesday January 2, 2024.

Nets vs. Pelicans Game Information

Tuesday's game between the Pelicans and Nets at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Brooklyn Nets vs. New Orleans Pelicans
• Date: Tuesday January 2, 2024
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

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Conclusion

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