Pelicans vs Nets Prediction and NBA Tips - 15 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 14, 2026, 5:20PM | Published: Jan 14, 2026, 3:05PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will sqaure off with the Brooklyn Nets in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy and Saddiq Bey, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Nets line-up that includes Michael Porter, Cam Thomas and Noah Clowney.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Nets game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's New Orleans vs Brooklyn NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Nets a 58% chance of winning against the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Nets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $2.10, Nets $1.77
- Line: Pelicans +2 ($1.91), Nets -2 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 228.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $2.10 and the Nets at $1.77.
The Pelicans are 2-point underdogs against the Nets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Nets (-2) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 228.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Nets (-2) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 228.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Pelicans vs Nets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Brooklyn at $1.77 with Bet365
- Line: Nets -2 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 228.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Pelicans vs Nets predictions are based on world-class simulations and gambling expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Pelicans vs Nets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Nets at Smoothie King Center this Thursday is the Nets winning 114-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New Orleans vs Brooklyn game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Nets prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting tips before the New Orleans vs Brooklyn match-up.
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Pelicans vs Nets: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Nets at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets
- Date: Thursday 15 January 2026
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Brooklyn predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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