The Nets are gearing up to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, Mar 19. The game is slated for 7:30 ET and will be broadcast on YES. New Orleans comes into this game as 7.5-point favorites with the total set at 216.5. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s delve into the Nets vs. Pelicans player props and predictions below.
Nets vs. Pelicans Odds
- Spread: Pelicans -7.5
- Total 216.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Mar 19
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn NY
- TV: YES
Pelicans Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-1-1 vs. the spread.
- New Orleans has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 117 points per game while allowing 102. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-1-1.
- As the betting favorite, the Pelicans have an ATS record of 3-1-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.
Nets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Nets have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-1-1 vs. the spread.
- Across the Nets last three home games, the team averaged 107 points per game while allowing 119. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-3, while going 0-3 straight-up.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-3.
Will the Pelicans Make it Happen in Brooklyn?
The Pelicans’ ATS win streak is at 2 games after covering the spread in their last two games. On the road, they have an ATS record of 18-15 compared to 19-14 at home.
This season, the Pelicans have been favored in 42 of their 67 games and have a record of 28-14 in those games. As the favorite, their ATS record is 22-19, and they have won their last two games vs. the spread.
New Orleans’ O/U record for the season is 29-38, and 63 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 216.5. This year, their games have averaged 227.1 points per game.
In their most recent game, the Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers by a score of 126-107. The over/under line for that game was 215.5, and the Pelicans were favored by 13 points.
With a record of 41-26, the Pelicans are currently 5th in the Western Conference. Against the West, they are 26-18 and 9-6 in their division.
This season, the Pelicans have been a top-10 offense in terms of scoring, averaging 116.1 points per game (13th). On the road, they are scoring 115.7 points per game.
New Orleans is one of the top shooting teams in the NBA, ranking 8th in field goal percentage at 48%. They are also 6th in three-point shooting at 38%.
When it comes to pace, the Pelicans are 17th in the league at 97.7 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 11th with 27.2 per game.
Currently, the Pelicans’ defense holds the 8th rank in the NBA, allowing 111.0 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Pelicans squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.1% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 34.6% from downtown.
Will the Nets Win at Home?
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Nets are currently in 11th place with a record of 26-42. Within the Atlantic Division, they are in 4th place.
As the underdog, the Nets have gone 12-34 this season, and they have been the underdog in 46 of their 68 games. Currently, they are on a three-game losing streak as the underdog.
At home, the Nets have an ATS record of 18-13, and they are 16-18 straight-up. On average, they have outscored their opponents by 2.1 points per game.
This season, the Nets have a 29-36 ATS record, and they have failed to cover in their last three games. Today, they are 7.5-point underdogs.
In their most recent game, the Nets lost to the Spurs by a score of 122-115. The O/U line for that game was 218, and the Nets were 2-point underdogs going into the game.
This season, the Nets have an O/U record of 34-34, and their games have averaged a combined 225.8 points per game. In their last game, the O/U line was 218 points.
This season, the Nets have been one of the better three-point shooting teams in the NBA. They are 7th in the league in three-pointers made per game at 13.6. Overall, they are shooting 36% from beyond the arc, which is 14th in the NBA.
At home, the Nets are averaging 113.9 points per game, which is 19th in the league. On the season, they are 24th in scoring at 111.7 points per game.
When it comes to pace, the Nets are 24th in the NBA at 97.2 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 26th in the league at 45%.
On the defensive side, Nets is currently hovering around the NBA’s average for points allowed, conceding an average of 114.1 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Nets’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.6% and allowing 37.4% from beyond the arc.
Nets vs. Pelicans Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Cam Thomas and his points prop of 21.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -102 while the under is at -125. With his prop line at 21.5, our model indicates that taking the over is the way to go as we project him to end up with 23. We foresee him having a field goal percentage of 44.4% and connecting on two threes.
- The Prop: Cam Thomas Over 21.5 Points (-102)
Nets vs. Pelicans Predictions
In this Pelicans vs. Nets matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Nets at +7.5. While we project the Pelicans to win 112-107, our recommendation is to bet on the Nets for the point-spread.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 216.5, and our model predicts the Pelicans and Nets to score a combined 219 points. We recommend betting on the over.
The Pick: Nets +7.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook