Kyrie Irving is on fire and the Nets are heavy favorites, making this Friday's match-up with the New Orleans Pelicans one to watch.

The Brooklyn Nets are currently riding high with a 16-4 record on the road and the second-best record in the Eastern Conference. Kevin Durant is, as usual, leading the way, but Kyrie Irving has been providing a potent punch off the bench. Irving is averaging 26.22 points per game and has eclipsed the 26.5 point mark in 17 of 27 games this season.

The trend looks even better for Irving over the last 10 games, as he is posting an impressive 29.3 points per game, with 8 of them being over 26.5 points. His current form is even better, with four of the last five games seeing him over the 26.5-point mark. With the Pelicans missing their star forward Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram still sidelined, Irving should have plenty of chances to score.

Given the Nets' offensive power and Irving's recent hot streak, I believe the over on his points is a solid bet for Friday night's game. Brooklyn is favored to win and Irving is averaging above his season average on the road. All signs point to Kyrie Irving lighting up the Pelicans in this showdown.