Pelicans look for statement win vs. Nets: Odds, best bets
The New Orleans Pelicans are winning games and are a half game back of the play-in spot. They are playing with consistent effort under coach Willie Green and getting it done with young players. The Pelicans have been slowly building a home court advantage, but they are just 6-15 on the road. Brooklyn Nets are coming off a blowout loss to the OKC Thunder. Kevin Durant will be back in the lineup tonight.
The New Orleans Pelicans are six points underdogs on the road against the Brooklyn Nets. The money lines are set at +210 for the Pels and -260 for Nets, but you can bet the Pelicans to win outright. Over/under is 228 combined points. The teams combine for 217 points on average and allow 219.
Pelicans take on Nets at 6:30 PM CT. The game can be watched on Bally Sports New Orleans or listened to ESPN 100.3 FM.
