I'm taking Nets +5 because I expect Brooklyn's outside shooting to keep New Orleans within reach.
The Pelicans have allowed 122.4 points per game through 11 games, 29th in the NBA. Michael Porter Jr. has made at least 3 threes in each of his past 5 games.
New Orleans allowed 16 threes to the Clippers on Sunday and 21 to Golden State on Monday. Porter's recent shooting gives Brooklyn a concrete way to trade baskets and stay inside 5 points.
The Clippers also scored 37 fourth-quarter points against New Orleans on Sunday.
Brooklyn has two full days off after Sunday's game in Dallas. New Orleans played back-to-back games in California before traveling home.