New Orleans Pelicans vs
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New Orleans Pelicans to Take on Brooklyn Nets in Battle of Non-Playoff Teams: Key Players Missing, Betting Odds in Favor of Nets

The New Orleans Pelicans (21-57) will face off against the Brooklyn Nets (25-53) in a game between two non-playoff teams. Both teams are coming off recent losses and have struggled in their recent games. The NBA lottery is their only remaining hope for the season. Key players will be missing for both teams, but some are expected back soon. Brooklyn is currently the favorite to win with a -2 opening line that has not shifted. Stay informed with the detailed New Orleans Pelicans vs. Brooklyn Nets prediction for potential betting opportunities. Let's make winning bets together!

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pelicans +110 | Nets -130
• Spread: Pelicans +2 (-110) | Nets -2 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 214 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Brooklyn will win straight-up is 57%.

New Orleans vs Brooklyn Stats

New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans have struggled this season, ranking 24th in offense and 26th in defense. They shoot 45.4% overall and allow 48.2% shooting from opponents. They are 21-57 this season and are currently on a power ranking of 27. Kelly Olynyk, Jordan Hawkins, and Brandon Boston are top scorers for the team, with Hawkins and Boston questionable for the next game. Yves Missi leads in rebounds, while Jose Alvarado leads in assists and steals. Despite their challenges, the Pelicans continue to work towards improving their overall performance.

Brooklyn Nets Analysis

The Brooklyn Nets currently rank last in scoring, averaging 105.1 points per game, while ranking 10th in points allowed at 111.9 points per game. Their shooting percentages are at 43.7% overall and 34.3% from 3-point range. Several key players are listed as out or possibly returning by Tuesday, including leading scorer D'Angelo Russell and leading rebounder Nic Claxton. The team has a power ranking of 23 and a record of 25-53. Their defensive stats show they allow opponents to shoot 47.9% overall and 36.1% from 3-point territory. Despite these challenges, they continue to strive for improvement on both ends of the court.

Key Players Absent in Uncertain Matchup Between New Orleans and Brooklyn, Speculation Mounts for Potential Returns

Handicapping this game presents a significant challenge due to the absence of key scorers and multiple other players on both teams. Additionally, there is speculation regarding the potential return of certain players on Tuesday. In recent matchups, New Orleans has covered the spread in five of their last seven games, with two pushes, while Brooklyn has only covered the spread in two of their last seven games. It is important to note that these teams have only faced each other once before, which was back in November. However, the roster compositions have since evolved, rendering the previous outcome irrelevant in predicting the result of this upcoming game.

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