Heading into another regular-season clash of the 2024/25 NBA season, we have a meeting between the Western Conference and the Eastern Conference, with the New Orleans Pelicans hosting the Brooklyn Nets. The game, set to take place at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, will start this Monday (11th) at 10 PM (Brasília time).
In a rough patch, the Pelicans welcome the Nets for their first matchup of the season. Therefore, we decided to bring our betting tips, everything you need to know about the teams, and where to watch the duel.
New Orleans Pelicans and Brooklyn Nets face off in a regular-season game of the 2024/25 NBA. The Pelicans aim to return to winning ways after four losses, while the Nets seek victory after losing to the top two teams in the East. The prediction is a win for the Brooklyn Nets, who have been more consistent. Additionally, there is an expectation that the game will not be as high-scoring as anticipated, suggesting a bet on “under 218.5 points” for the game.
New Orleans Pelicans and Brooklyn Nets face off in the NBA, with no major objectives. Team A, winner of Championship Y, is preparing for Championship Z, while Team B, champion of Championship A, focuses on 2024. The prediction is a draw, reflecting the laid-back nature of the match. Additionally, there is an expectation that the game will have at least two goals, suggesting a bet on “over X goals” for the game.
Our Predictions: Brooklyn Nets to Win
New Orleans Pelicans and Brooklyn Nets come off losses as visitors to the Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers, respectively. However, the Louisiana team’s form is clearly worse, largely due to several injuries, especially to Zion Williamson. Given this, the prognosis is a win for the Nets.
Under 218.5 points in the game
The New Orleans Pelicans’ offense has struggled with a lack of options. Additionally, the Brooklyn Nets have been playing very controlled games, and the under has been a routine result for them. Considering this, the betting suggestion is on the under points market.
Latest news and statistics for the New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans, coached by Willie Green, are having a terrible start to the season and are the second worst in the Western Conference, with three wins and seven losses. They have lost four consecutive games, the most recent being a 115-88 defeat to the Orlando Magic.
In the loss to the Magic, the Pelicans converted 38.1% of their total shots and 32.3% from beyond the arc. Their most productive players were Brandon Boston Jr., with 26 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals, Jose Alvarado, with 21 points, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals, and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, with 12 points, four rebounds, and three steals.
It’s worth noting that the New Orleans Pelicans have a slew of important absences, including Zion Williamson, Jordan Hawkins, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy III, and CJ McCollum.
Latest news and statistics for the Brooklyn Nets
Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets, coached by Jordi Fernandez, have a mediocre campaign and are in the play-in zone of the Eastern Conference, with four wins and six losses. In their last outing, the New York team nearly ended the Cleveland Cavaliers’ unbeaten run this season but ultimately lost 105-100 in the final moments.
In the loss to the Cavs, the Nets converted 44.7% of their total shots, including 34.9% from three-point range. Their standout players were Cameron Johnson, who scored 23 points, grabbed five rebounds, and provided one assist, Cam Thomas, with 22 points, two rebounds, and six assists, and Dennis Schroder, who contributed 22 points, two rebounds, and five assists.