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The talent level in the NBA is as even as it's ever been. Though parity remains an evergreen theme as the season progresses, it's not because teams are short on talent - it's actually the opposite. The Indiana Pacers, for example, are exceeding expectations hovering above.500 in January with rookie Bennedict Mathurin stepping up with an immediate…

The talent level in the NBA is as even as it's ever been. Though parity remains an evergreen theme as the season progresses, it's not because teams are short on talent - it's actually the opposite. The Indiana Pacers, for example, are exceeding expectations hovering above.500 in January with rookie Bennedict Mathurin stepping up with an immediate…

The Pelicans have been getting off to hot starts of late, consistently and disproportionately scoring more in the first half. We're banking on the trend to repeat itself against the Celtics - find out why with our NBA picks. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The New Orleans Pelicans have exceeded expectations of them without Zion Williamson the last few…

The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Houston Rockets tonight in the Smoothie King Center and the Pels should be playing angry. After a nice road win against the Bulls, the Pelicans backed it up with their worst game of the season, a loss to the Trail Blazers in which they only managed to score 95 points. The Houston Rockets are tied for the…

The Brooklyn Nets will be looking to bounce back from their first loss in a month when they face the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. Brooklyn had rattled off 12 consecutive victories before losing to Chicago on Wednesday. New Orleans has won six of its last eight games, jumping to third place in the Western Conference standings. Tip-off is…

Three years ago, Joe Mazzulla was the head coach of Division-II school Fairmont State. Just over three months ago, he was coming off his third year as a Celtics assistant coach, still seemingly years away from his first shot as a head coach at the professional level. Now he's the favorite to win NBA Coach of the Year. And at this rate, it'll take a…

Each day, one of our experts will offer up a best bet (or two or three) that mobile sportsbooks are offering. It might be a traditional spread bet, a player prop or one of the various odds boosts that books offer. A reminder for those who haven't signed up yet: New users can get a risk-free bet at Caesars Sportsbook, meaning that if your first bet…

Despite not having its best trio for almost the entire season, Memphis has been a feisty out for everyone. Now full strength and welcoming the Pelicans tonight, our NBA picks expect a statement from the Grizzlies. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports Two of the top teams in the West will face off on New Year's Eve when Zion Williamson and the…

NBA Regular Season Venue: Smoothie King Center Home: New Orleans Pelicans Away: Minnesota Timberwolves 29.12.2022, @04:00 AM (+03:00 UTC) Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Odds1818 Bet TypeHandicap New Orleans Pelicans (-5.5) Bookmaker Bet Now! NBA is on and we are steadily gearing up for the midseason which is bound to bring a ton of trades,…

Tatum is having a career year shooting 47.2% from the field. He's also improved from behind the arc and shooting more threes. That combined with his ability to get to draw contact and get to the line makes him one of the hardest guys to guard in the NBA. I believe if Tatum and the Celtics can stay healthy and be the number-one seed, it will give…

CJ McCollum's been having a down year so far, but his depressed numbers, combined with a defense that will have its hands full with Zion Williamson, creates value in his props, as our NBA picks explain. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns sparked a new rivalry with their chippy playoff series in April - and the two…

Looking for New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz free NBA picks & NBA odds? NBA betting sees the Pelicans taking on the Jazz on Thursday, December 15th, 2022 at Vivint Arena. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all NBA basketball matchups so stay tuned for more FREE daily NBA hoops predictions like this Pelicans-Jazz…

The NBA has fallen in love with trophies and naming them after former stars. While slightly strange, it's been a boon for former Celtics, whose successes are further spotlighted with their names attached to annual awards. It started last season with the NBA renaming some postseason trophies. The Celtics aren't just the defending Eastern Conference…

The New Orleans Pelicans are clawing their way up the standings, now just a half game back of the final play-in spot after winning two in a row. There are plenty of signs this is not like Pels teams of the past, as they are playing with consistent effort under coach Willie Green and getting it done with young guys up and down the lineup. The…

The 2022-23 NBA regular season is in full swing and the race for the championship is on. Fresh off their 4-2 series win in the 2022 NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors will look to defend their crown while the Boston Celtics will hope to return to the grand stage and claim that ever-elusive Banner No. 18. On an individual level, Denver Nuggets…

The 2022-23 NBA season continues Thursday game slates include matchups between the Brooklyn Nets, led by Kevin Durant, vs. the Portland Trailblazers, led by Damian Lillard, and the Detroit Pistons, led by Cade Cunningham, vs. the Los Angeles Clippers, led by Paul George. Fans can watch every game in the 2022-23 NBA season using various streaming…

The Chicago Bulls meet the New Orleans Pelicans in an NBA matchup on Wednesday, Nov. 16 in Chicago. Kenny Ducey breaks down how to bet the game below. The Chicago Bulls will play the New Orleans Pelicans for the second time in a week on Wednesday night, and after failing to take care of New Orleans at home, the Chicago needs to pull it out on the…

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum believes he can improve his shooting this season. Through 13 games, the 31-year-old is averaging 17.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.4 steals. He's also shooting career lows of 39.1% from the field and 27.9% from 3-point range. For more in-depth statistics, McCollum is shooting 93-of-238 from the…

A Rockets gamescript lends itself to a shootout, and Jalen Green shouldn't see too much resistance from a leaky Pelicans backcourt on D. See why the Houston swingman's recent offensive explosion should continue with Saturday's NBA picks. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports With a healthy Zion Williamson, the New Orleans Pelicans are eyeing a deep playoff…

Each day, one of our experts at bet.NOLA.com will offer up a best bet (or two or three) that mobile sportsbooks in Louisiana are offering. It might be a traditional spread bet, a player prop or one of the various odds boosts that books offer. A reminder for those who haven't signed up yet: New users can get a risk-free bet at Caesars Sportsbook,…

Each day, one of our experts will offer up a best pick (or two or three) that mobile sportsbooks are offering. It might be a traditional spread bet, a player prop or one of the various odds boosts that books offer. Here is our best picks for Wednesday, Nov. 9: The play: NBA, Pelicans money line over Bulls The odds/wager: -130 ($39 to win $30) The…

It's become a custom every decade or so to say, but it's true this time around: The young crop of NBA talent is as good as it's ever been. The likes of Giannis, Tatum, Doncic, Zion, Morant, Trae, Jokic, and Embiid, have the league set up for future success. But the veterans-Steph, LeBron, AD, KD, CP3, Kawhi, and others-may not be ready to give way…

The NBA's decision-makers respond to 50 different questions in the annual survey. In last season's NBA App GM Survey, the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks were not the favorite to repeat. Instead, the favorite was the Brooklyn Nets - the team that had just lost to the Bucks in Game 7 of the conference semifinals. This year, the Bucks lost in Game…

The New Orleans Pelicans can't seem to catch a break, as Josh Hart will not be available for tonight's game vs. Toronto. The Pels are coming off a win over the Warriors, who were missing Stephen Curry, which evened things out since New Orleans was also without their best player Zion Williamson, who is rehabbing his foot away from the team. Hart's…

The beautiful state of Louisiana gives us so many great things. Gumbo, jambalaya, jazz music and now sports betting! Six sportsbooks in Louisiana have officially launched this morning with DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars, BetRivers, Barstool and BetMGM all taking online wagers in the Bayou State as of 8 AM CST today. To celebrate legalized sports…

As the Philadelphia 76ers' charter bus wiggled around The Citadel campus and down the Avenue of Remembrance, the players and coaches couldn't help but notice an anomaly amid the military features. The sign outside the school's Starbucks on Sept. 27 advertised Open Mic Night. None of the 76ers took part. They were too busy auditioning for a…

On Wednesday, New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green heaped praise on Zion Williamson, 22, after a team practice. Williamson is entering his fourth year in the NBA. He missed the entire 2021-22 season due to a foot injury. After an intense scrimmage, Green spoke with reporters. "Z [Zion Williamson] looked amazing. His strength, his speed. He…

New coach, same goal for the Boston Celtics in 2022-23. The C's remain odds-on favorites to win the 2023 NBA Finals despite losing head coach Ime Udoka to a season-long suspension. Udoka's assistant, Joe Mazzulla, will replace him in the interim with high expectations. Even without Udoka, it's championship or bust for Boston. There is a strong…

Kevin Durant has four years remaining on his contract, but the 33-year-old forward seems ready to press the eject button on his time with the Brooklyn Nets. In June, Durant requested a trade, which he has shown no signs of backing off of. The Athletic reported last week that Durant issued an ultimatum to Nets owner Joe Tsai: choose between Durant…

The New Orleans Pelicans impressively won their way into the playoffs last season without Zion Williamson playing a single game. There was some fantasy gold to be found last season. Is that gold still there? CJ McCollum has been a top 60 guy in 9-category leagues in each of the last five years (based on per-game stats). After being traded to the…

Phoenix got off to a bright start without CP3 out of the All-Star break, led by Devin Booker and his new playmaking duties. Book's strong play will continue against New Orleans, but our NBA betting picks for Pelicans vs. Suns expect a tight game. The Phoenix Suns have a chance to win nine games in a row when they host the New Orleans Pelicans on…