Nets Game Tonight: Nets vs. Pelicans prediction, betting odds, TV channel for Jan. 15
The Brooklyn Nets are back at Barclays Center for the second-straight game to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. The 26-15 Nets are in third place in the East, while the 16-26 Pelicans are 12th in the West.
Brooklyn fell to 11-11 at home on Thursday in a 130-109 loss to Oklahoma City. James Harden led the Nets with 26 points (7-of-22), nine assists, and seven rebounds. Cam Thomas contributed 21 points (8-of-18) off the bench.
The team was without Kevin Durant (rest), Patty Mills (rest), Nic Claxton (hamstring), LaMarcus Aldridge (foot), Kyrie Irving (out), and Joe Harris (surgery) in the loss.
New Orleans beat the Clippers, 113-89, on Thursday. Brandon Ingram scored a game-high 24 points (10-of-19). Jonas Valanciunas had 18 points (7-of-12) and 16 rebounds.
The Pelicans have won three of their last four games, but are 0-1 against Brooklyn. The Nets beat them on Nov. 12, 120-112, in New Orleans. Harden had 39 points and 12 assists.
Zion Williamson (foot) is out for the Pelicans, as he’s doing his rehab away from the team’s facilities. Kira Lewis Jr. is out for the season with a torn ACL that he suffered on Dec. 8.
Brooklyn Nets vs. New Orleans Pelicans betting odds, spread, over/under
According to WynnBET, Brooklyn’s the 8.5-point favorite over New Orleans. The Nets are -370 on the moneyline and the Pelicans are +290. The over/under for the game is set at 227 points.
Brooklyn Nets vs. New Orleans Pelicans prediction
The Nets aren’t the best team at home, but because both Durant and Mills got to rest on Thursday night, Brooklyn has the advantage after a grueling travel week. The contest poses a good opportunity for the Nets to get a bounce-back win before hitting the road.
We’re taking the Nets -8.5 and over 227 points.
Brooklyn 122, New Orleans 111.
Brooklyn Nets vs. New Orleans Pelicans TV channel
The Nets-Pelicans game won’t be broadcast on national television but will be available on the local YES Network in the Tri-State area. The tip-off is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET.
Brooklyn Nets schedule and upcoming games
Brooklyn will go on a four-game road trip before returning to Barclays Center on Jan. 25.
Jan. 17 at Cleveland
Jan. 19 at Washington
Jan. 21 at San Antonio
Jan. 23 at Minnesota
