Pelicans vs. Nets Picks and Prediction – 4/8/2025

New Orleans Pelicans (21-57) vs. Brooklyn Nets (25-53)

Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
TV: WLNY

Previous Games:

  • Pelicans: Lost 3 straight, including a 111-107 defeat to the Bucks.

  • Nets: Lost 2 straight, including a 120-109 loss to the Raptors.

Head-to-Head:

Both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention, and with injuries impacting both sides, this matchup will likely be a high-scoring affair. While Brooklyn has been struggling to cover the spread, the Pelicans have shown the ability to perform well against the number on the road.

New Orleans Pelicans Breakdown:

The Pelicans have lost six of their last eight games and continue to be plagued by injuries, but they’ve been competitive, covering the spread in five of their last seven. They’ve been a much better team against the over in road games, which aligns with a matchup against the struggling Nets defense.

Key Players:

  • Kelly Olynyk: 10.8 PPG

  • Jose Alvarado: 4.7 assists per game

Brooklyn Nets Breakdown:

The Nets have won just two of their last ten games and continue to battle inconsistency. They’ve failed to cover the spread in five of their last seven games and have struggled at home recently, failing to cover the spread in five consecutive home games.

Key Players:

  • D’Angelo Russell: 12.9 PPG, 5.6 assists

  • Nic Claxton: 7.6 RPG

Betting Trends:

New Orleans Pelicans:

  • 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games.

  • The UNDER has cashed in 4 of their last 5 games.

Brooklyn Nets:

  • 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games.

  • The OVER has cashed in 4 of their last 5 games.

Exact Score Prediction:

Brooklyn Nets 112 – New Orleans Pelicans 108

Our Best Bet:

OVER 213.5 Total Points

Both teams are struggling defensively, and with both rosters banged up, the offensive opportunities should be plentiful. The Pelicans have consistently gone OVER in their last 10 road games, and Brooklyn has hit the OVER in 4 of their last 5 games. Given the nature of the matchup and the offensive trends, this game is expected to surpass the 213.5 total.

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