Nets vs Pelicans Fanatics Markets Prediction, Pick, Odds for Wednesday, January 14

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Jan 14, 2026, 11:06 AM EST

Updated:

Jan 14, 2026, 11:06 AM EST

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The Brooklyn Nets (11-26) and New Orleans Pelicans (9-33) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La. The game will broadcast live on YES.

The Nets are 2.5-point favorites over the Pelicans on the spread (Nets -2.5), with the over/under set at 229.5 total points. Brooklyn is a 54-cent favorite to win outright, while New Orleans is priced at 47 cents to pull off the upset on Fanatics Markets.

Let's get into my Nets vs. Pelicans predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, January 14.

Nets vs Pelicans Prediction

Nets vs Pelicans pick: Nets -2.5

My Pelicans vs Nets best bet is on the Nets to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at Fanatics Markets. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.

Nets vs Pelicans Odds

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The Pelicans will play their fourth game in six days, after defeating the Wizards last Friday and losing to the Magic and Nuggets on Sunday and yesterday, respectively.

Our Bet Labs "Fading Tired Home Teams" system accounts for this and recommends backing Brooklyn to cover the spread against New Orleans tonight.

The Nets will come into this game after resting on Tuesday. They have lost four games in a row, but this season they have been much better on the road (6-11) than at home (5-15).

The Pelicans have a 6-18 record at Smoothie King Center, although they really are atrocious everywhere. They have won just once in their last 10 games, and fatigue could also be a factor tonight.

The Nets beat the Pelicans 119-101 in their last meeting on December 6, so this is a great spot to back them against the spread.

Nets vs Pelicans Prediction, Betting Analysis

This NBA system fades home teams that are fatigued, facing visiting teams with fresher legs and fewer games recently played.

Home-court advantage diminishes when the home team is running on fumes, particularly against an opponent whose last game was close (i.e., not a blowout win/loss), limiting motivational or emotional edge.

the game is played during the Regular season

the opposing team has had between 1 and 1 days off

the opposing team has played between 3 and 5 games in the last 5 Days days

the team is the Visitor team

the opponent's previous game margin is between -10 and 10

$5,337

WON

667-578-27

RECORD

54%

WIN%

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Pick: Nets -2.5

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