Brooklyn Nets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 19/03/2024, 03:45  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 19/03/2024 at 11:30 in NBA Prediction

The in-form New Orleans Pelicans will be away to the struggling Brooklyn Nets for their next NBA regular season assignment. They arrive for this game as the fifth-best team in the Western Conference while the Nets are placed 11th in the East. The Nets have managed just two wins in their last eight outings. Their struggles have seen them fall further behind in the race for a top-10 finish. Kevin Ollie’s men, who have lost their last three fixtures, are now four games from a play-in spot. They ended a six-game road trip with a 122-115 defeat in San Antonio last time out. This was their 42nd loss in 68 games. Dorian Finney-Smith played 38 minutes against the Spurs but has a 50% chance of suiting up here due to an ankle issue. The Nets have averaged 107 points over their last three fixtures.

The New Orleans Pelicans have been exceptional in March and have lost just once in seven outings this month. This excellent run of form has bolstered their credentials for a top-six finish. Taylor Jenkins’ men, who have compiled a 41-26 record are now 2.5 games clear of the play-in places. They are coming off a 126-107 victory over the Blazers for a second successive victory. The Pels, who are embarking on a four-game road trip to the East, have won their last three such fixtures. They also defeated the Nets 112-85 in the reverse game back in January. Another win here will see them sweep this series for the first time since the 2017/18 season. Dyson Daniels is out for this game due to a knee problem. Cody Zeller and Herb Jones have both regained full fitness and are expected to be involved against Brooklyn. New Orleans have averaged 111 points over their last three matches.