Brooklyn Nets vs New Orleans Pelicans Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, November 11, 2026

The Brooklyn Nets head to New Orleans on Wednesday to face the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Brooklyn is 2-8, sitting fifth in the Atlantic Division after Sunday's 130-93 loss to Dallas. New Orleans has a 4-7 record and sits fifth in the Southwest following a 138-87 defeat to Golden State on Monday. Both clubs are struggling. The Nets have lost two straight, while the Pelicans have dropped three in a row. Brooklyn is 1-5 on the road, and New Orleans is 3-3 at home. Tipoff is 8:00 pm ET on DAZN (YES), GCSEN, and Pelicans.com. Looking for a winning wager? Check our free NBA picks.

Brooklyn Searching for a Better Start

Things went south quickly for Brooklyn in Dallas on Sunday. The Mavericks built a 20-point halftime lead and kept pouring it on, eventually handing the Nets a 130-93 defeat. Michael Porter Jr. finished with 19 points and nine rebounds, while Nolan Traore scored 14. Dallas hit 57.1% of its shots, leaving Brooklyn chasing the game throughout. That followed a much closer 124-121 loss in Atlanta, where the Nets let a late lead slip away. Brooklyn has now lost three of four.

Michael Porter Jr. has been Brooklyn's top performer, averaging 21.5 points and 7.7 rebounds. Julius Randle gives the Nets another scoring threat with 20.0 points and 5.0 assists per game. Traore chips in 12.9 points, but Brooklyn hasn't received enough offense overall. The Nets average 106.7 points while giving up 115.7. Turnovers have been another headache, with Brooklyn coughing up the ball 17.0 times per contest. That could become a problem against New Orleans, which averages 11.2 steals.

Injuries: Mikel Brown Jr., Grant Nelson and Egor Demin are game-time decisions.

New Orleans Trying to Stop the Slide

New Orleans had a miserable night in San Francisco on Monday, losing 138-87 to Golden State. The Warriors raced ahead 35-20 in the first quarter and led 72-43 at halftime. Derik Queen scored 16 points for the Pelicans, with Dejounte Murray adding 12. New Orleans made just two of its first 12 attempts from beyond the arc and never found a way back. It was the Pelicans' third straight loss, following defeats to the Clippers and Timberwolves.

Zion Williamson is averaging 21.0 points while making 62.8% of his shots, although he's questionable for Wednesday. Saddiq Bey contributes 16.1 points, and Jeremiah Fears adds 15.8. Murray averages 5.0 assists, while Queen leads New Orleans with 7.2 rebounds. The Pelicans score 120.5 points per game, but their defense has struggled, giving up 122.4. One bright spot is their 11.2 steals per contest, which could cause trouble for Brooklyn.

Injuries: Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III and Trendon Watford are game-time decisions. Yves Missi is out.

Key To The Game

Turnovers could swing this matchup. Brooklyn commits 17.0 per game, and New Orleans collects 11.2 steals. If the Pelicans turn those mistakes into easy baskets, the Nets could fall behind again. Brooklyn needs Porter and Randle to take care of the ball and keep New Orleans out of transition.

Brooklyn vs New Orleans Game Pick

• New Orleans Pelicans

Neither team looks particularly convincing after its latest outing. But New Orleans has more ways to score, averaging 120.5 points against Brooklyn's 106.7. The Nets just surrendered 130 to Dallas, and their 17.0 turnovers per game could feed the Pelicans' transition attack. Porter and Randle can score enough to keep Brooklyn competitive, especially if Williamson doesn't play. Still, Fears, Bey and Murray offer New Orleans useful options beyond its leading scorer. The Pelicans are back home, and Brooklyn has won just once in six road attempts. I'll take New Orleans.

Brooklyn vs New Orleans Over/Under Pick

• Over

The Pelicans have given up 138 and 139 points in their last two games. That's difficult to ignore, even against a Brooklyn offense averaging only 106.7. New Orleans surrenders 122.4 per contest, leaving room for Porter and Randle to find scoring chances. The Nets aren't shutting opponents down either, allowing 115.7, and Dallas just scored 130 against them. Williamson's status matters, but New Orleans still has Bey, Fears, and Murray to create shots. Both defenses are giving opponents openings, and Brooklyn's turnovers could add easy points. I like the over.