The Pelicans will play the Nets on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:40 pm CDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2024-25 NBA regular season, the New Orleans Pelicans and the Brooklyn Nets will take to the court on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans arrive at this game with a 81.67 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets, have a 83.33 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans sport a 7-32 away team record. That result ranks them 15th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Brooklyn Nets - The Brooklyn Nets hit the floor with a 11-27 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2024-25 season ranked 19th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans sit 23rd (110.0) for average points scored per game. The Brooklyn Nets stand 28th, averaging 105.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 118.7 points against the New Orleans Pelicans per game this season. That result puts them 5th in the league for the 2024-25 season. The Brooklyn Nets stand 20th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 111.9 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans wind down the season with a 3-13 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Brooklyn Nets, have a 3-12 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 21-57 overall record, while the Brooklyn Nets have a 25-53 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Pelicans be facing the Nets in a crucial battle... on Tuesday, April 8th. The Pelicans be standin' at 21-57, while the Nets be at 25-53... The Pelicans have plundered a 3-13 division record, with the Nets at 3-12... The Pelicans be averagin' 110.0 points per game, with the Nets at 105.1... Review each team's season standings below... Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup below from our sports betting partners... Look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players... Hoist the colors and set sail for the showdown on the court!
Best Pelicans at Nets Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Brooklyn Nets |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Brooklyn Nets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Brooklyn Nets are -1.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +2 -110 point spread underdogs at BetRivers.
The best over line is 213.5 -109 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $109 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 213.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Brooklyn Nets are the -129 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +108 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Pelicans
Nets
4/08/25 6:40pm CDT | +1.5 -105-1.5 -115 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +1.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Brooklyn Nets - Brooklyn Nets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -1.5 Brooklyn Nets favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Brooklyn Nets Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Nets
Game to Overtime
4/08/25 6:40pm CDT | Yes +1300No -5000Bet |
Nets
Team Total Points
NOP at BKN 4/08/25 6:40pm CDT | 107.5 o -110107.5 u -115Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at BKN 4/08/25 6:40pm CDT | 106.5 o -110106.5 u -115Bet |
Antonio Reeves
Points Scored
NOP at BKN 4/08/25 6:40pm CDT | 12.5 o -13012.5 u -105Bet |
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Bruce Brown
Points Scored
NOP at BKN 4/08/25 6:40pm CDT | 12.5 o -11812.5 u -110Bet |
Dariq Whitehead
Points Scored
NOP at BKN 4/08/25 6:40pm CDT | 11.5 o -11511.5 u -115Bet |
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
Points Scored
NOP at BKN 4/08/25 6:40pm CDT | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -135Bet |
Jose Alvarado
Points Scored
NOP at BKN 4/08/25 6:40pm CDT | 16.5 o -11516.5 u -115Bet |
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Karlo Matkovic
Points Scored
NOP at BKN 4/08/25 6:40pm CDT | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -130Bet |
Kelly Olynyk
Points Scored
NOP at BKN 4/08/25 6:40pm CDT | 11.5 o -13011.5 u +100Bet |
Maxwell Lewis
Points Scored
NOP at BKN 4/08/25 6:40pm CDT | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
Nicolas Claxton
Points Scored
NOP at BKN 4/08/25 6:40pm CDT | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -125Bet |
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Trendon Watford
Points Scored
NOP at BKN 4/08/25 6:40pm CDT | 13.5 o -11513.5 u -115Bet |
Yves Missi
Points Scored
NOP at BKN 4/08/25 6:40pm CDT | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -130Bet |
Ziaire Williams
Points Scored
NOP at BKN 4/08/25 6:40pm CDT | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Nicolas Claxton
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BKN 4/08/25 6:40pm CDT | 22.5 o -12522.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| e - Brooklyn Nets | 26 | 56 | 0.317 | +42.0 | 12-29 | 14-27 | 3-13 | 14-37 | 105.1 | 112.2 | -7.1 | L3 | 3-7 |
| e - New Orleans Pelicans | 21 | 61 | 0.256 | +47.0 | 14-27 | 7-34 | 3-13 | 13-38 | 109.8 | 119.3 | -9.5 | L7 | 2-8 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Brooklyn Nets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 at 6:40 pm CDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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