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Nets vs. Pelicans prediction: New Orleans favored to win Wednesday's NBA matchup [1/14/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Brooklyn Nets vs New Orleans Pelicans predictions for NBA Wednesday.
The New Orleans Pelicans and Brooklyn Nets will lock horns in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, with tipoff at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations and today’s injury updates, Dimers' proven NBA model gives the Pelicans a slight edge with a 53% win probability over the Nets.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Pelicans lineup will feature players like Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy and Saddiq Bey, while the Nets will look to Michael Porter, Cam Thomas and Noah Clowney.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's Nets vs. Pelicans matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Nets vs. Pelicans prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's NBA game between the Nets and Pelicans 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Pelicans a 53% chance of beating the Nets. Our predicted final score has the Pelicans winning 115-114.
According to our model, the Pelicans (-1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 232.5-point over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.
Nets vs. Pelicans odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Nets | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-115) | -1.5 (+105) |
| Moneyline | -102 | -108 |
| Total | o232.5 (-108) | u232.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Nets vs. Pelicans picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Pelicans -1.5 | +105 |
| Moneyline | Pelicans | -108 |
| Total | Under 232.5 | -110 |
According to our best NBA bets for Wednesday, the top play to make on this game is Pelicans -1.5 at the spread.
Nets vs. Pelicans player props
Betting on Brooklyn vs. New Orleans NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.
Michael Porter is expected to lead the Nets with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists, while Zion Williamson is projected to have 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pelicans.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Nets prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Nets are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter | 25 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 44 |
| Cam Thomas | 19 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 29 |
| Noah Clowney | 13 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 27 |
| Nic Claxton | 13 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 33 |
| Egor Demin | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 27 |
Pelicans prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Pelicans:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 25 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 46 |
| Trey Murphy | 24 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 44 |
| Saddiq Bey | 16 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| Derik Queen | 14 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 36 |
| Jordan Poole | 13 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 24 |
Nets vs. Pelicans game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's game between the Pelicans and Nets at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Brooklyn Nets vs. New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
Conclusion
We predict the Pelicans, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Nets on Wednesday, with Zion Williamson projected for a game-high 46 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Nets vs. Pelicans insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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