New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 12/06/25

At 3-20 and riding a 5-game losing streak, no team in the league has a worse record than the New Orleans Pelicans right now. They head to Brooklyn for a date with the Nets in the early tip on Saturday. Prior to this game it was announced that Zion Williamson has sustained an adductor injury that will sideline him at least 3 weeks, just another footnote in what has been a miserable season so far. On the road, the Pels have just 1 win in 16 games, — they have also covered the spread only 4 times in 14 against the Nets.

The Nets showed some life earlier in the week by beating the Hornets and Bulls, but they were denied a 3-game winning streak by the Jazz on Thursday. That shouldn’t discourage potential bettors here, especially if Michael Porter Jr. suits up. He scored 30+ in the 2 wins over Charlotte and Chicago, missing the Utah game. He is the lone offensive option on this team until Cam Thomas returns from injury. Having the ultimate green light has resulted in a career year offensively for MPJ, who has upped his scoring average from 18.2 to 25.3 points per game. Neither team has a bright outlook toward the next few months of the season, but I have to side with the Nets. At least they show some resemblance of team basketball at certain points. MPJ is returning, as well, while Zion is out for the Pels. Brooklyn covers.

Pelicans vs Nets prediction: Brooklyn -2 (-105) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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