Pelicans vs Nets

Action Network contributor Joe Dellera previews how to bet Friday night's matchup between the Nets and Pelicans.

The Nets are healthier and stylistically, they have an edge. The content on this page is for informational purposes only. Even on the full-season numbers, the Pelicans and Nets are tied with +4.1 Adjusted Net Ratings, but now the Pelicans are without Zion. We may be compensated for the links provided on this page. Brooklyn barely attacks the rim, rather they rely on midrange and threes for their offense. Generally, the Pelicans have been strong enough without Williamson this season to handle most teams; however, in this matchup, I think they will miss his size. However, he is clearly one of their best players and in a matchup against the surging Nets, his absence will be felt. The Pelicans have been solid this season even when they haven’t had Williamson. While CJ McCollum should assume more of the playmaking duties, the Nets’ defense has been strong enough at this point that I would lay off of his 6.5 They should continue this excellence even against a Pelicans team that holds their opponents to just 40.2% from midrange, fourth-best in the league. The Nets can do this because they just are elite from midrange with jump shooters like Durant and Irving. This team has started to gel and reach the potential everyone felt was there when Durant and Irving first joined forces.

NBA odds, picks, and predictions for the Brooklyn Nets at New Orleans Pelicans on January 6. NBA betting best bet and free pick analysis.

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The Brooklyn Nets visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. We continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Pelicans prediction and pick.

Between CJ, Trey Murphy (12.7 PPG and 42% from three), and Jonas Valanciunas (13.5 PPG and 9.6 RPG), the Pelicans have a number of skilled players even with Zion injured. That being said, the Pelicans bounced back in their first full game without Zion and still have a chance to cover tonight. They have the seventh-best record in the league and have been an all-around force. He floats between the primary and tertiary options on a night-to-night basis while being the leader of the team. In their first game against a playoff-caliber team without Zion, I expect New Orleans to have some growing pains. The Pelicans rank fourth in scoring (117.5 PG), fourth in rebound differential (+3.5 RPG), and are in the top half of the league in points allowed (112.8 PPG). On the one hand, the Pelicans have been one of the best teams in basketball thus far. The most impressive part of KD’s season has been his efficiency. The Pelicans have covered 53% of their game while 58% have gone over. The Nets have covered 51% of their games while 55% have gone under the projected point total. Over their last 19 games, the Nets have allowed the second-fewest points in the league (111.1 PPG) while also averaging the second-most blocks (6.2 BPG). Claxton was a surprising sight on the

Following their dominant victory against the Rockets, the New Orleans Pelicans will look to get a second straight win this Friday.

Without their two stars, I predict that New Orleans takes care of business against the Nets and pick up their second straight win. They have also listed the over/under line at 231. As many remember, the Pelicans won in dominating fashion. New Orleans dominated the Nets. Offensively, they need to shoot the ball well. That streak came to an end Wednesday night when the Nets fell to the Bulls 121-112.