Pelicans at Nets — NBA Player Props & Matchup

New Orleans Pelicans at Brooklyn Nets · Saturday, December 26, 2026 · 6:00 PM ET · 2026-27 season

Player props, odds and matchup context for Pelicans at Nets: the defense-vs-position matchup, the season series, key players — build a Pelicans vs Nets same-game parlay on ParlayBuilder.

Defensive Matchup (2026-27 season, through 5 games)

What each defense allowed per game per floor spot this season (two guard spots, two forward spots, one center spot). Ranks are opponent-adjusted, among all 30 defenses against that position.

Pelicans defense

  • vs guards: points allowed 28.9 per guard spot, the 23rd most in the league this season; rebounds allowed 5.5 per guard spot, ranked last; assists allowed 8.4 per guard spot, ranked 10th; 3-pointers allowed 3.2 per guard spot, ranked 27th
  • vs forwards: points allowed 24.4 per forward spot, the 5th most in the league this season; rebounds allowed 12.0 per forward spot, ranked 17th; assists allowed 4.1 per forward spot, ranked 22nd; 3-pointers allowed 2.8 per forward spot, ranked 16th
  • vs centers: points allowed 15.8 per center spot, the 11th most in the league this season; rebounds allowed 9.7 per center spot, ranked 12th; assists allowed 3.8 per center spot, ranked 28th; 3-pointers allowed 0.5 per center spot, ranked 20th

Nets defense

  • vs guards: points allowed 27.1 per guard spot, the 11th most in the league this season; rebounds allowed 7.1 per guard spot, ranked 24th; assists allowed 8.3 per guard spot, ranked 16th; 3-pointers allowed 4.3 per guard spot, ranked 6th
  • vs forwards: points allowed 25.9 per forward spot, the 4th most in the league this season; rebounds allowed 10.4 per forward spot, ranked 12th; assists allowed 4.6 per forward spot, ranked 10th; 3-pointers allowed 3.1 per forward spot, ranked 11th
  • vs centers: points allowed 11.6 per center spot, the fewest in the league this season; rebounds allowed 10.2 per center spot, ranked 21st; assists allowed 2.4 per center spot, ranked 14th; 3-pointers allowed 0.4 per center spot, ranked 28th

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Pelicans vs Nets: 2026-27 Season Series

Key Players

Pelicans

  • Zion Williamson F · 21.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists per game (2026-27, 7 games)
  • Dejounte Murray G · 17.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 6.0 assists per game (2026-27, 4 games)
  • Saddiq Bey F · 15.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists per game (2026-27, 7 games)

Nets

  • Julius Randle F · 20.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.9 assists per game (2026-27, 7 games)
  • Michael Porter Jr. F · 20.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists per game (2026-27, 7 games)
  • Nolan Traore G · 11.4 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists per game (2026-27, 7 games)

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