Our model projects New Orleans Pelicans 118, Brooklyn Nets 115, with the Pelicans favored in this NBA matchup.
The combined 232.7-point projection runs above the NBA’s 227.6 combined-points average. Pelicans score 116.0 a game and concede 114.8; Nets score 114.6 and concede 116.0.
Pelicans sit 11th in the NBA standings, Nets sit 13th. Tip-off at Smoothie King Center. Stream availability varies by region; the broadcasters listed below show what is licensed where.
Model projection.
Built from NBA 2026-2027 season data: scoring rate, opponent defence, head-to-head record. Win probability is the chance to win the game, not to cover the margin. 18+, gamble responsibly.
New Orleans Pelicans Brooklyn Nets2026-2027 season to 2026-11-05. PPG = points per game.
The model line: Pelicans by 2.3, total 232.7.
Pelicans at home: 3–2 SU, 116.0 PPG. Nets on the road: 3–3 SU, 114.6 PPG.
Brooklyn Nets lead 3-1 across the last 4 meetings on record. Most recent: New Orleans Pelicans won 116-113 on 15 Jan 2026.
| # | Team | W | L | PF | PA | Last 5 (most recent first) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | New Orleans PelicansPelicans |
3 | 4 | 853 | 841 | WWWLL |
| 13 | Brooklyn NetsNets |
1 | 6 | 739 | 799 | LWLLL |
Current season as available on the live data feed.
The Thunder's 43-point star closed out the Cavaliers, while New Orleans made Memphis pay in overtime and Portland turned extra possessions into a comeback.
The Hawks recovered from Cleveland's fast start, the Pelicans found their first win through Jeremiah Fears, and Memphis closed a 5-0 start in Portland.