New Orleans Pelicans at Brooklyn Nets 10/19/22 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 10/19/2022 at 9:35 AM ET

New Orleans Pelicans at Brooklyn Nets 10/19/22 - NBA Picks & Predictions

There will be plenty of star-power on the floor, when the New Orleans Pelicans visit the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. The Pelicans (36-46) made the playoffs for rookie head coach Willie Green and will have a healthy Zion Williamson this season. On Friday, New Orleans raced out to a 16-point lead after one quarter en route to a 120-111 home victory versus Atlanta.

Brandon Ingram led six New Orleans players in double figures with 19 points on 7-for-11 from the field. Jonas Valanciunas contributed 16 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists for the Pelicans.

The Brooklyn Nets failed to live up to expectations last season and were swept by Boston in the first round of the playoffs. In their preseason finale, Brooklyn built a 16-point halftime lead and cruised to a 112-102 road victory against Minnesota. The Nets (44-38) knocked down 14-for-35 from the three-point line and led by as many as 20 points. 

Brooklyn G Kyrie Irving led all scorers with 26 points on 8-for-17 shooting and dished out four assists. All-Star F Kevin Durant chipped in 20 points and six assists for the Nets. 

New Orleans C Jaxson Hayes suffered a torn UCL in his left elbow and will not play in the season opener. The Nets had plenty of offseason turmoil with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant both wanting to leave. Take New Orleans to win on the road. Final Score Prediction, New Orleans Pelicans win 118-113.

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