The Brooklyn Nets is looking to continue their impressive run against the New Orleans Pelicans, after being defeated on their last match. Before their game against the Bulls on their last match, the Nets are actually on an impressive winning streak. They won their last 12 matches, but lost their match against the Bulls. As for the Pelicans, they are from a win against the Rockets. On their last match, they have been very efficient offensively, it is what they want to show here. This meeting will be on January 7, 2023, at 8:30 AM (GMT+8), with the Pelicans hosting this match.
The hosts are currently at the third spot of the Western Conference, and are hoping to continue improving their record. Currently, they are with 24 wins from their 38 matches, and hope to get additional win in this match. This squad is doing well at home, winning 17 of their 21 homes games. As for the visitors, they are also at the third spot of their conference, Eastern Conference. They are with 25 wins and 13 losses from their past 38 matches, and are also looking to continue their good record. On the road, they are doing good with 12 wins on the road, from their 24 away games.
Brooklyn Nets
It is unfortunate that the Nets were not able to continue their good run in the contest as they lost against the Bulls on their last match. They are actually on a 12-game winning streak before that match. Currently on the third spot of the Eastern Conference, they are just a game behind the second placers. Their current record is not surprising though as they have proved already that there are several guys who could step-up for them. In fact, shooting beyond the arc is not a problem for them as there are multiple guys who can make it rain in that territory. Their percentage in the free-throw line is neither bad nor good, shooting 79.9% in that area. However, rebounding have been their problem, grabbing only 40.4 rebounds per game. When it comes to offense, they are at the 12th spot with115.1 points per game. As for their defense, they are the 8th, surrendering 111.1 points per game.
Kevin Durant continues to dominate the Nets when it comes to scoring, as he is having 29.9 points per game. Kyrie Irving is also chipping in for 26.2 points per game. It is just unfortunate for the Nets as T.J. Warren, and Markieff Morris are both listed questionable for this match.
New Orleans Pelicans
This match is a tough challenge for the Pelicans as they will be without stars for this game, following their injuries. Currently, they are at the third of the Western Conference, they are not far from taking the second spot in the standings. Since most of their stars are not available in this match due to their injuries, others will have to step up in this match. When it comes to the three point line, they are doing quite well in that area, having a shooting percentage of 36.8%. Unfortunately, they failed to be hot in the free-throw line, which works at their disadvantage. They only have 78.8% of shooting in the free-throw line. In offense, they are the third, as they are averaging 117.5 points per game. They are the 14th in defense, as they are giving up 112.8 points per game.
Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram leads the Pelicans in scoring, having 26 and 20.8 points per game. However, it is just unfortunate that they will not be available in this match due to their injuries. Larry Nance Jr. is questionable in this match due to his neck injury. Along with Williamson, and Ingram, is E.J. Liddell who is also having an injury.
Prediction:
Brooklyn Nets
Total Under: 118.5
Odds: 0.88
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