Brooklyn Nets vs New Orleans Pelicans Picks and Prediction for Wednesday November 11 2026
In Wednesday night NBA action, the Brooklyn Nets will travel to the Smoothie King Center to take on the New Orleans Pelicans. Tipoff is scheduled for November 11, 2026 at 6:00 pm EST and the game can be streamed on NBA League Pass. The Pelicans are a five point home favorite and the total is sitting at 229.5. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions.
Brooklyn needs better guard play
The Brooklyn Nets have been in rebuilding mode the last few seasons and have won just one playoff series since 2015. The Nets (2-8) have dropped five of their first six road games and are buried near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. On Sunday, Brooklyn surrendered 30 plus points in each quarter during a 130-93 road loss against Dallas.
Brooklyn F Michael Porter Jr. led five Brooklyn players in double figures with 19 points (4-11 3PT) and nine rebounds. Nolan Traore scored 14 points on 6-for-15 shooting and finished with a minus 25 rating. Julius Randle added 13 points (5-10 FG), four rebounds, and four assists for the Nets.
Brooklyn ranks in the bottom three of the NBA in offensive efficiency and averages an anemic 106.7 points per contest. During Sunday’s loss, the Nets misfired on 28 of 39 three-point attempts and shot a frigid 39 percent overall. Brooklyn was dominated on the glass by a 46-30 margin and never led in the game.
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New Orleans a franchise going nowhere
The New Orleans Pelicans have missed the playoffs in three of the previous four seasons and have just one playoff series victory since 2009. The Pelicans (4-7) have lost three consecutive games and are stuck in 11th place in the Western Conference standings. On Monday, New Orleans trailed by 29 points at halftime during an ugly 138-87 road loss against Golden State.
Derik Queen led New Orleans with 16 points (8-10 FT) and four boards in 21 minutes off the bench. Dejounte Murray scored 12 points on 5-for-10 from the floor. Jordan Poole (7 points) played 34 minutes and finished with a career-worst minus 47 rating for the Pelicans.
New Orleans ranks 16th in the league in offensive efficiency and is scoring 117.5 points per contest. During Monday’s loss, the Pelicans missed 20 of 28 three-point attempts and shot an ice cold 36 percent overall. New Orleans converted 21 of 24 free-throw attempts and was pummeled on the backboard by a 50-31 margin.
Brooklyn Nets vs New Orleans Pelicans Picks and Prediction
Pick: New Orleans Pelicans -5
Brooklyn G Nolan Traore is dealing with a calf injury and is listed as questionable for this game. These two teams split the season series last year, with each defending their home court. The Nets are 6-4 ATS and the Pelicans are 6-5 against the number. New Orleans is the better offensive team and will rebound with a cover on their home floor.
Pick: Under 229.5
Brooklyn ranks ninth in the league in tempo and New Orleans is in the middle of the pack in that category. The Nets are 25th in effective field goal percentage and have been held below 100 points four times already this season. The Pelicans are averaging 106.3 points during their current three-game skid. Take the under.
Final Score Prediction: New Orleans Pelicans win 116-105
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