Nets vs. Pelicans odds, line: 2022 NBA picks, Jan. 15 predictions from proven computer model
Sat, Jan 15, 2022
NBA News (AP)
The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Brooklyn Nets at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at Barclays Center. Brooklyn is 26-15 overall and 11-11 at home, while the Pelicans are 16-26 overall and 6-15 on the road. The teams last met in November and it was Brooklyn that came out on top 120-112, though New Orleans stayed within the 9.5-point spread.
This time around, Brooklyn is favored by six points in the latest Nets vs. Pelicans odds from Caesars Sportsbook. The over-under for total points is set at 230.5. Before entering any Pelicans vs. Nets picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Nets vs. Pelicans. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Pelicans vs. Nets:
- Nets vs. Pelicans spread: Nets -6
- Nets vs. Pelicans over-under: 230 points
The Nets suffered a tough 130-109 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. Brooklyn was in a bad position by the half, with the score already sitting at 70-51. Brooklyn's loss came about despite a quality game from point guard James Harden, who had 26 points and nine assists in addition to seven boards and three blocks. Harden scored 39 points in his last game against New Orleans.
Brooklyn is just 3-6 in its last nine overall and has covered just one time during that stretch.Kyrie Irving remains ineligible for home games.Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) and LaMarcus Aldridge (foot) are day-to-day, while Joe Harris (ankle) remains out. Kevin Durant leads the team with 29.7 points per game, while Harden is averaging 22.6.
Meanwhile, the Pelicans made easy work of the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday and carried off a 113-89 win. Small forward Brandon Ingram and power forward Herbert Jones were among the main playmakers for New Orleans as the former had 24 points and six assists along with five rebounds and the latter had 14 points along with six boards.
Zion Williamson remains out indefinitely with a foot injury, but New Orleans has won three out of its last four and has covered in four straight. The Pelicans are now 4.5 games out of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Ingram leads the way with 22.9 points per game, while Jonas Valanciunas (18.5 ppg, 12.2 rpg) and Devonte' Graham (13.9 ppg) are also making big contributions.
The model is leaning under on the total, and it also says one side of the spread has all the value. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
So who will win Pelicans vs. Nets? And which side of the spread has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to find out, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks.
