The Hornets will visit the Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on Sunday, March 30, 2025. The game will start at 7:00 PM. Both teams have struggled this season, with the Hornets holding an 18-55 record and the Pelicans at 20-54.
The Hornets have faced tough games recently. They lost to the Raptors by 11 points, scoring 97 points with a 40.6% field goal percentage. In their game against the Magic, they scored 104 points but lost by 7. LaMelo Ball and Mark Williams have been key players for the Hornets.
The Pelicans recently lost to the Warriors by 16 points, scoring 95 points with a 40.7% field goal percentage. However, they secured a win against the 76ers, scoring 112 points. Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk have been notable contributors in recent games for the Pelicans.
Pelicans Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans recently played three games with mixed results. On March 28, 2025, they lost to the Golden State Warriors at home by 16 points. Bruce Brown led the team with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Yves Missi contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds.
On March 24, 2025, the Pelicans secured a win against the Philadelphia 76ers at home. They scored 112 points, with a field goal percentage of 49.4%. Kelly Olynyk had a strong performance with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Elfrid Payton added 6 points and 14 assists.
The Pelicans have some challenges in their season stats. They rank 24th in points per game and 23rd in field goal percentage. Their defense allows 119.1 points per game, ranking 26th. They also struggle with allowing high field goal percentages from opponents.
Key players for the Pelicans include CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy III. McCollum leads the team with 21.1 points per game. Murphy III averages 21.2 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. Yves Missi is strong on the boards, averaging 8.1 rebounds per game.
Hornets Preview
The Charlotte Hornets have had a challenging recent stretch. They lost to the Toronto Raptors by 11 points, scoring 97. Their field goal percentage was 40.6%. In a home game against the Orlando Magic, they lost by 7 points with a score of 104. Their field goal percentage was slightly better at 42.0%.
In another game against the Miami Heat, the Hornets lost by 17 points. They scored 105 points with a field goal percentage of 47.1%. LaMelo Ball, Mark Williams, and Miles Bridges have been key players. LaMelo Ball scored 25 points against the Magic, while Mark Williams had 18 points against the Raptors.
For the season, the Hornets average 105.7 points per game, ranking 28th in the league. They attempt 89.7 field goals per game, with a field goal percentage of 42.9%. Their three-point shooting is ranked 28th, with a percentage of 34.2%. They excel in offensive rebounds, ranking 6th with 12.5 per game.
Defensively, the Hornets allow 113.9 points per game, which is 15th in the league. They rank 6th in steals per game with 7.6. Mark Williams leads the team in rebounds with 10.1 per game. LaMelo Ball is the top scorer with 25.2 points per game and also leads in assists with 7.4 per game.
Statistical Breakdown for Pelicans vs Hornets
The game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Charlotte Hornets will be shaped by their offensive and defensive stats. The Pelicans score more points per game than the Hornets, but their defense allows more points. The Hornets have a strong presence in offensive rebounds, which could give them extra chances to score. Both teams struggle with field goal percentages, so shooting accuracy will be important.
- Pelicans Points Per Game: 110.4 (24th)
- Hornets Points Per Game: 105.7 (28th)
- Pelicans Field Goal Percentage: 45.3 (23rd)
- Hornets Field Goal Percentage: 42.9 (30th)
- Pelicans Points Allowed Per Game: 119.1 (26th)
- Hornets Points Allowed Per Game: 113.9 (15th)
- Pelicans Offensive Rebounds Per Game: 12.2 (7th)
- Hornets Offensive Rebounds Per Game: 12.5 (6th)
Betting Insights
The Charlotte Hornets and New Orleans Pelicans have different trends in their betting records. The Hornets have struggled against the spread (ATS), especially when favored. Meanwhile, the Pelicans have a slightly better ATS record and perform well at home. Both teams show distinct patterns in their Over/Under results. Below are the top five betting trends for this game.
- Charlotte Hornets are on a 4-game ATS losing streak.
- Hornets have not covered the spread in any game when favored (0-6-0).
- Pelicans have a strong home ATS record at 16-11-0.
- Hornets have more Unders (44) than Overs (27) this season.
- Pelicans have hit the Over in 41 games compared to 33 Unders.
Free Betting Prediction for Pelicans vs Hornets
The New Orleans Pelicans have shown mixed results in their recent games. They have a strong home record against the spread, which could be an advantage. Key players like CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy III provide scoring power. However, their defense allows many points, which could be a problem against the Hornets.
The Charlotte Hornets have struggled in their recent games. They have not covered the spread when favored, which is a concern. LaMelo Ball is a key player, leading in points and assists. The Hornets excel in offensive rebounds, which might give them extra scoring chances.
Both teams have challenges with shooting accuracy. The Pelicans score more points per game than the Hornets, but their defense is weaker. The Hornets have a better defensive ranking, which might help them in this game. Considering the odds and trends, the Pelicans have a slight edge at home.
- Our Free Prediction: Pelicans -3.0
