Match Analysis: Brooklyn Nets vs New Orleans Pelicans – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-04-08
- Time: 11:40 PM UTC
- Location: Barclays Center
Game Overview
The Brooklyn Nets host the New Orleans Pelicans in a matchup between teams with losing records. The Nets have won seven of their last ten games against the Pelicans. Both teams are coming off recent losses and are dealing with significant injuries. The Pelicans have struggled on the road, while the Nets have struggled at home recently.
Key Factors to Consider
- The Pelicans have lost 13 of their last 17 games, while the Nets have lost 18 of their last 22. The Nets have historically performed well against Pelicans teams with losing records.
- The Nets have won seven of the last ten matchups, including the previous meeting this season. This historical advantage could give them confidence.
- The Pelicans have several players listed as questionable, including Kelly Olynyk, Jose Alvarado, and Jordan Hawkins. The Nets are without Keon Johnson, D'Angelo Russell, Cam Johnson, Day'Ron Sharpe, Noah Clowney, and Cam Thomas.
- Public betting trends might favor the Nets, given their past success against the Pelicans and their slightly better roster situation despite injuries.
- Motivation is similar for both teams as neither has much to gain from a win this late in the season. However, both teams may be driven to end their current losing streaks.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence | EV Pick |
---|---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | -142 (Brooklyn) / 120 (New Orleans) | Brooklyn Nets win | ★★★☆☆ 55% | Brooklyn Nets win -100% |
Spread | Brooklyn Nets -3 (-105) / New Orleans Pelicans +3 (-115) | New Orleans Pelicans +3 | ★★★☆☆ 52% | New Orleans Pelicans +3 -100% |
Over_under | Over 214 (-110) / Under 214 (-110) | Over 214 | ★★★☆☆ 60% | Over 214 -100% |
Top EV Betting Odds
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Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Brooklyn Nets -3% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Over 214 15% |
Predicted Outcome
Brooklyn Nets are likely to win due to their historical advantage against the Pelicans and their slightly better current roster situation, but the Pelicans might offer a strong challenge if they maintain focus.
Predicted Score: Nets: 109, Pelicans: 105