Brooklyn Nets vs New Orleans Pelicans 4/20/2021 – A non-conference game is all set to get underway as Brooklyn Nets take on the New Orleans Pelicans from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Brooklyn Nets are still at the second position trying their best to make it past the 76ers in the Eastern Conference play. The Nets are ahead of the Bucks in third place and they look forward to rebounding from their last defeat. The best NBA bets today are in favor of the Nets to win this game against a weak New Orleans squad. The Pelicans are sitting at the 11th spot in the Western Conference play and are riding a losing streak.
Brooklyn Nets vs New Orleans Pelicans 4/20/2021
| When: | April 20, 2021 7:30 PM ET |
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| Where: | Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana |
| TV: | TNT |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
.@landryshamet looks to continue a scorching hot streak as we take on the Pels in New Orleans tonight 📝
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) April 20, 2021
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Nets | +2 (-111) | 237.5 o (-110) | +110 |  |
| New Orleans Pelicans | -2 (-111) | 237.5 u (-110) | -130 | |
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Brooklyn Nets Betting
Brooklyn Nets won 38 games and dropped 19 on the season after their last defeat against the Miami Heat. The Nets scored 107 and gave up 109 in return. The Nets are trailing the 76ers by 1.5 games. In their last game, Landry Shament tossed in a team-high of 30 points after going seven for 12 with his shooting efforts. The other notable player was Kyrie Irving with 20 points and nine assists in their losing effort. The Nets have a great opportunity to make up for their loss and retain their second spot.
Players to watch: K. Irving PG 41 GP 41 GS 35.1 MIN 27.3 PTS 1.1 OR 3.7 DR 4.8 REB 6.1 AST 1.3 STL 0.6 BLK 2.4 TO 2.7 PF 2.6 AST/TO 24.78 PER
K. Durant PF 24 GP 22 GS 32.7 MIN 27.3 PTS 0.4 OR 6.3 DR 6.7 REB 5.2 AST 0.6 STL 1.3 BLK 3.7 TO 2 PF 1.4 AST/TO 26.27 PER
J. Harden SG 34 GP 34 GS 37.3 MIN 25.4 PTS 0.9 OR 7.8 DR 8.7 REB 11 AST 1.3 STL 0.7 BLK 4.1 TO 2.4 PF 2.7 AST/TO 25.03 PER.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting
New Orleans Pelicans are riding a three-game losing streak and are seven games behind the .500 mark. The Pelicans won 25 and dropped 32 games on the season. In their last outing, the Pelicans gave up 122 to the New York Knicks and scored just 112 in return. Zion Williamson took the lead with 34 points, nine boards, and five assists. The second leader was Eric Bledsoe with 22 points and four assists for the Pelicans. New Orleans will need to step on their offensive skills if they want to win this game.
Players to watch: Z. Williamson PF 52 GP 52 GS 33.1 MIN 26.8 PTS 2.6 OR 4.6 DR 7.2 REB 3.7 AST 0.9 STL 0.7 BLK 2.6 TO 2.3 PF 1.4 AST/TO 27.59 PER
B. Ingram SF 52 GP 52 GS 34.7 MIN 24.2 PTS 0.6 OR 4.4 DR 5 REB 4.8 AST 0.7 STL 0.7 BLK 2.5 TO 2 PF 1.9 AST/TO 19.84 PER
L. Ball PG 43 GP 43 GS 31.3 MIN 14 PTS 0.6 OR 3.6 DR 4.2 REB 5.6 AST 1.4 STL 0.6 BLK 2 TO 2 PF 2.9 AST/TO 15.21 PER.
Brooklyn Nets vs New Orleans Pelicans 4/20/2021 Betting Numbers
Trends
Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Brooklyn’s last 7 games.
Brooklyn are 14-6 SU in their last 20 games.
Nets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against New Orleans.
Brooklyn are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against New Orleans.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Brooklyn’s last 7 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Brooklyn’s last 13 games when playing on the road against New Orleans.
Brooklyn are 16-3 SU in their last 19 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Nets are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Southwest Division division.
Brooklyn are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games played in April.
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New Orleans’ last 8 games against Brooklyn.
Their total has gone OVER in 13 of New Orleans’ last 19 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 12 of New Orleans’ last 13 games when playing at home against Brooklyn.
New Orleans are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games this season.
New Orleans are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Pelicans are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division.
New Orleans are 5-11 SU in their last 16 games played in April.
Injuries
Brooklyn Nets
LaMarcus Aldridge PF Retired has retired
Kevin Durant SF Thigh is OUT Tuesday vs New Orleans
James Harden SG Hamstring is out indefinitely
Spencer Dinwiddie PG ACL is out for season
Tyler Johnson SG Knee is out indefinitely
Chris Chiozza PG Hand is out indefinitely
Nicolas Claxton C Quarantine is OUT Tuesday vs New Orleans
Reggie Perry PF Quarantine is OUT Tuesday vs New Orleans
New Orleans Pelicans
James Johnson SF Hip is doubtful Tuesday vs Brooklyn
Josh Hart SG Thumb is out indefinitely
Nickeil Alexander-Walker SG Ankle is out indefinitely
| Brooklyn Nets | New Orleans Pelicans | |
|---|---|---|
| 28-29-0 | Against the Spread | 25-32-0 |
| 34-23-0 | Straight Up | 37-20-0 |
| 119 | Points per Game | 115 |
| 114 | Points Allowed per Game | 115 |
| 49.48 | Offensive FG% | 47.91 |
| 80.42 | Offensive FT% | 73.78 |
| 39.05 | Offensive 3PT% | 34.7 |
| 46.3 | Defensive FG% | 47.21 |
| 77.4 | Defensive FT% | 79.19 |
| 36.64 | Defensive 3PT% | 38.89 |
Brooklyn Nets vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Picks
The Pelicans are weak with their overall performance and their unbalanced offensive and defensive skills. The best NBA betting websites have predicted the Nets to win this game and cover the spread with ease.
Moneyline: Brooklyn holds a Moneyline of +110 and the Pelicans hold a Moneyline of -130.
ATS: A spread of +2 (-111) is set for the Nets and a spread of -2 (-111) is set for the Pelicans.
TOTALs: The total is all set to go over 237.5 (-110) for Brooklyn and the same will go under for the Pelicans.
Score Prediction: 123 – 116, Nets
