Tomás Yelmini
A new season of the best basketball in the world begins. That’s right, the NBA is starting, and one of the games of the first day will be Pelicans vs Nets.
The Pelicans had a very good preseason, with only one loss, while the Nets lost on three occasions.
At JefeBet, we tell you how both teams have fared so far in their preparation phase, and the records, predictions, and the best odds for the Pelicans vs Nets matchup.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets NBA Regular Season Game on October 19, 2022
- Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY.
- When: Wednesday, October 19, 2022, 7.30 PM E.T.
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All odds shown are courtesy of DraftKings.
Betting on the New Orleans Pelicans
- Preseason record: 0-0
- Spread: +3.5
- Moneyline: +140
- Over/Under: 230.5
The New Orleans Pelicans‘ record last season was 36-46, while they have had a good preparation for this one, losing only one game (103-120 vs Miami Heat).
Their chances of staying on top of the rankings will depend on how well Zion Williamson is doing, as he has only played 82 of the team’s 246 regular season games over the last three seasons. If the team wants to fight the Grizzlies and Mavs in the Southwest division, having Zion and Brandon Ingram in shape will be crucial.
Betting on the Brooklyn Nets
- Preseason record: 0-0
- Spread: -3.5
- Moneyline: -165
- Over/Under: 230.5
As for the Brooklyn Nets, the truth is that they started the preseason on the wrong foot, since they lost the first three games (116-112 vs Boston, 127-108 vs Philadelphia, and 109-80 vs Miami), but they picked up their heads and defeated Minnesota 112-102 and Milwaukee 107-97. It could be said then that they are on the rise.
However, how much or little they do in the season will depend largely on the performance of their star point guard, Kyrie Irving. He only played in 29 games in 2021-22 due to not wanting to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and in protest of New York’s vaccination mandates. But if he plays, he plays great: he has accumulated four games averaging 50 points, the most in franchise history.
JefeBet Prediction
None of them are favorites to be the best in their divisions, but they have players who, if they recover, can surprise more than one. In that sense, what is expected for this Pelicans vs Nets is that the winner will be the local: at JefeBet we believe that the Brooklyn Nets will win in their debut in the 2022 NBA season.
Prediction: Brooklyn Nets win; Under.
