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This Friday, January 6, the NBA will offer us a great number of interesting games, and one of the most anticipated ones will be this Nets vs Pelicans clash. The first meeting between both teams ended up by a score of 109-130 in favor of the Pelicans on October 19, however, much has happened since then and the two teams are at the top of their respective conferences, so this one promises to be a much closer game.
JefeBet brings you the best analysis for the different games of the best basketball league in the world with their respective predictions. We are constantly working to offer you the best sports betting content, so here we leave you our Brooklyn Nets vs New Orleans Pelicans preview.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Brooklyn Nets vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Regular Season Game on January 6, 2023
- Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
- When: Friday, January 6, 2023, 7:30 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Brooklyn Nets
- Season record: 25-13.
The Nets dispelled all the doubts that had surrounded them after a very slow start to the campaign, all thanks to an impressive streak of 12 consecutive victories, which has taken them to third place in the Eastern Conference, keeping them just one game behind the Boston Celtics at the top of the standings.
This great positive streak came to an end in their previous presentation, when they lost to the Chicago Bulls last Wednesday, in a game in which they were never able to get back on their feet after losing the first half by 10 points, falling by a final score of 112-121. Despite the loss, Kevin Durant turned in another masterful 44-point performance, followed by Kyrie Irving, who poured in another 25 points. New York comes into this game with a very good average of 115.1 points scored per game, and owning the eighth-best defense in the NBA, which averages 111.1 points allowed per game.
Betting on the New Orleans Pelicans
- Season record: 24-14.
The Nets’ performance was good, but the Pelicans do not fall behind, coming here with six wins in their last six games to move into third place in the Western Conference and just half a game back from the top, so you know a win here could see them reach that spot once again.
After two consecutive away losses, the Pelicans got back on the winning track by overcoming 108-119 at home to the Houston Rockets last Tuesday. The team was without Zion Williamson, but CJ McCollum carried the team with 28 points and 6 assists.
Even with two key absences such as Williamson and Brandon Ingram, the Pelicans still register good numbers, averaging 112.8 points allowed, but are third best in the NBA in scoring offense with an average of 117.5 points scored per game.
JefeBet Prediction
Although they are one of the best in the league on offense, facing a defense that comes in a great moment like the Nets and without two important players will make this task a very difficult challenge for the Pelicans, who have an excellent 17-4 record at home.
Adding to the Pelicans’ concern is the fact that they will also need to be stronger than usual on defense if they don’t want to have a tough time against a Brooklyn team that has Durant and Irving at a very high level, and who have proven they can match up with any team.
Although they will be locals, the absence of Williamson and Ingram will be a heavy burden for the Pelicans in this game, as they will be facing a fully healthy Nets, who will be looking for revenge after losing their last game. So, hopefully, the Nets will be able to step forward and take a good result from here.
Prediction: Brooklyn Nets Spread.
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