Pelicans vs. Nets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 19, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 18, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans (41-26) hit the court against the Brooklyn Nets (26-42) as 7-point favorites on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET on YES. The over/under for the matchup is 216 points.

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Pelicans vs. Nets Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Pelicans -7 216

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Injury Report as of March 19

Pelicans: Dyson Daniels: Out (Knee), Herbert Jones: Probable (Hip)

Nets: Ben Simmons: Out (Back), Dariq Whitehead: Out (Shin), Dorian Finney-Smith: Questionable (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Nets (+7)
Total Pick Over (216)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Pelicans vs. Nets Stat Rankings

Pelicans Avg. (Rank) Nets Avg. (Rank)
116.1 (13th) Points Scored 111.7 (24th)
111.0 (8th) Points Allowed 114.1 (15th)
44.5 (7th) Rebounds 43.8 (14th)
10.8 (12th) Off. Rebounds 11.4 (6th)
12.3 (17th) 3pt Made 13.6 (6th)
27.2 (11th) Assists 26.4 (16th)
12.5 (13th) Turnovers 12.1 (8th)

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Pelicans Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Zion Williamson 56 22.6 5.8 5.1 0.9 0.6 0.1
Brandon Ingram 61 21.2 5.1 5.8 0.8 0.6 1.4
CJ McCollum 51 18.4 4.3 4.4 1 0.7 3.3
Trey Murphy III 42 14 4.2 2 0.8 0.5 2.9
Jonas Valančiūnas 67 12.8 9.3 2.2 0.4 1 0.5

Nets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Cameron Thomas 53 21.5 3.1 2.8 0.8 0.2 2.1
Mikal Bridges 68 20.6 4.8 3.7 1 0.4 2.5
Dennis Schroder 17 14.6 2.7 5.7 0.6 0.2 2.3
Cameron Johnson 52 13.7 4.4 2.5 0.9 0.3 2.4
Dennis Schroder 51 13.7 2.7 6.1 0.9 0.2 1.5

Betting Trends

  • The Pelicans are 38-27-2 against the spread this season.
  • Against the spread as 7-point favorites or more, New Orleans is 10-6-1.
  • The Pelicans have played 67 games this year, and 29 of them have gone over the total.
  • In 52 games this season, New Orleans and its opponent have combined for more than 216 points.
  • The average total for Pelicans games this season has been 227.1, 11.1 points higher than the total for this game.
  • Against the spread, the Nets are 29-36-3 this season.
  • Brooklyn has won twice ATS (2-9-2) as a 7-point underdog or greater this season.
  • The Nets have played 68 games this year, and 33 of them have hit the over.
  • Brooklyn’s games have had over 216 points 47 times this season.
  • This season, Nets games have resulted in an average scoring total of 225.8, which is 9.8 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.

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