Brooklyn Nets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Odds – November 11, 2026

Brooklyn visits New Orleans with both teams trying to steady their regular-season starts. The Nets bring a 2-8 record to Smoothie King Center, while the Pelicans are 4-7 and 3-3 at home.

Game details and odds

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 8:00 pm EST · Smoothie King Center

Total: 228.5 — over -110, under -110.

DraftKings odds checked November 11, 2026 21:00 UTC. Odds subject to change.

Brooklyn’s offense needs a steadier road showing

The Nets average 106.7 points per game on 43% shooting and have gone 1-5 on the road. Michael Porter Jr. leads Brooklyn at 21.5 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, but the team’s 18.1 turnovers per game make efficient possessions especially important against New Orleans.

Brooklyn’s recent results show how quickly its offense can swing. The Nets scored 98 in a win at Indiana, then 90 in a loss at New York before beating Charlotte 114-104 at home. They followed that with a 124-121 loss at Atlanta, a game in which their scoring kept them close, and a 130-93 loss at Dallas. The contrast between Atlanta and Dallas leaves Brooklyn with a clear task: sustain enough offense to compete without letting another opponent pull away at the other end.

New Orleans seeks a response after a rough road trip

The Pelicans score 117.5 points per game and shoot 48% from the field, giving them the stronger offensive profile. Zion Williamson leads the team at 21.0 points per game. New Orleans also averages 10.4 steals, though its 122.4 points allowed per game leave little room for defensive lapses.

New Orleans has shown it can win a close, high-scoring game, edging Memphis 135-134, and it followed with a 120-113 home win over Utah. The next three results went the other way: a 115-109 home loss to Minnesota, a 139-123 defeat at the Clippers and a 138-87 loss at Golden State. Scoring 123 against the Clippers was not enough to offset what New Orleans conceded, while the Golden State result exposed a different problem at the offensive end. Returning from those two road losses, the Pelicans need a more balanced performance.

Injury news

Brooklyn Nets: Mikel Brown Jr. – Out (Illness); Nolan Traore – Day-To-Day (Calf).

New Orleans Pelicans: Bennedict Mathurin – Out (Thumb); Trey Murphy III – Day-To-Day (Knee); Trendon Watford – Out (Ankle); Yves Missi – Out (Knee).

Availability checked November 11, 2026 21:00 UTC. Reported statuses may change; final lineups are not confirmed here.

BTB Betting Pick

Winner pick: New Orleans Pelicans.

New Orleans gets the nod for its stronger scoring and shooting profile at home. Brooklyn’s close game in Atlanta shows it can challenge, but the Pelicans’ recent defensive struggles keep this pick uncertain.

Original winner pick recorded November 11, 2026 21:00 UTC. Subsequent updates retain that selection.