Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans Matchup

Keep reading to see our Pelicans vs Hawks NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Pelicans hold a 4-17 record so far.
  • Defensively, New Orleans are giving up 115.7 points per game.
  • The Pelicans are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Hawks.
  • The Hawks play host to the Pelicans with a 10-11 record.
  • Atlanta has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (18th).
  • The Hawks are coming off a 107-104 win vs. the Pelicans.

Pelicans vs Hawks Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the New Orleans Pelicans will travel to Atlanta to take on the Hawks at State Farm Arena. The Hawks (-483) are currently favored by 10 points over the Pelicans (+370). The over/under line for this non-conference matchup is set at 228 points.

Both teams come into this game with streaks on the line. The Pelicans have lost eight straight games and are currently 4-17 on the season. Meanwhile, the Hawks have won three straight and are 10-11 overall. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET and the game can be seen on Gulf.

Pelicans vs. Hawks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: New Orleans Pelicans at Atlanta Hawks
  • Where: Atlanta at State Farm Arena
  • Date: Monday, December 2nd
  • Betting Odds ATL -10, NO +370 | ATL -483 O/U 228

Pelicans Preview: Does New Orleans Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

The Pelicans’ season struggles continued with a 118-85 road loss to the Knicks on Sunday, dropping their record to 4-17. New Orleans entered the game as +12 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 33 points. The total score of 203 points fell short of the 224-point O/U line.

New Orleans got off to a rough start, scoring just 10 points in the 1st quarter while the Knicks went on a 12-0 run. The Pelicans were down 93-56 going into the 4th quarter, and although they outscored the Knicks 29-25 in the final period, it was too little, too late.

The Pelicans struggled offensively in their loss to the Knicks, shooting just 37.2% from the field and 14.8% from three-point range, making only 4 threes. CJ McCollum and Brandon Boston led the team with 13 points each, with Boston scoring all of his points in the 4th quarter.

Trey Murphy added 11 points, hitting 3 threes at a 33.3% rate, while Yves Missi also contributed 11 points, 8 of which came in the 3rd quarter. McCollum scored 7 of his 13 points in the 3rd quarter as well.

Defensively, the Pelicans struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 33 and 36 points, respectively, in their 118-85 loss to the Knicks. New York shot 45% from the field, including 44% from beyond the arc, where they hit 20 threes.

The Pelicans sent the Knicks to the line 16 times, where they made 14 free throws. New Orleans allowed 14 offensive rebounds but did manage to record 14 steals and 9 blocks.

Hawks Preview: Will Atlanta Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

New Orleans fell to 4-17 on the season after a 118-85 road loss to the Knicks on Sunday. The Pelicans entered the game as +12 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 203, falling short of the 224-point O/U line.

New Orleans got off to a rough start, scoring just 10 points in the 1st quarter while allowing 33. The Knicks went on a 12-0 run early, and by the end of the 3rd quarter, the Pelicans trailed 93-56. They outscored New York 29-25 in the 4th, but the game was already out of reach.

Jalen Johnson's 20 points and 9 assists led the Hawks to a win over the Hornets, as he shot 66.7% from the field and hit 4 threes at a 66.7% rate. De'Andre Hunter added 18 points, and Onyeka Okongwu contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Atlanta shot 48.7% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 10 threes at a 30.3% clip. Hunter scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, while Okongwu added 8 in the final period.

Despite giving up 32 points in the 1st quarter, the Hawks tightened up defensively in the 2nd, allowing just 18 points to help secure a 107-104 win over the Hornets. Overall, they held Charlotte to 104 points on 37% shooting from the field.

Atlanta struggled to defend the three, with the Hornets hitting 18 threes at a 37% clip. The Hawks sent Charlotte to the line 19 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, Atlanta added 8 steals and 7 blocks.

Pelicans vs Hawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past three road matchups, New Orleans has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 101 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Hawks have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 116 points per game in these contests.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Hawks have a straight up record of 4-6. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-8.

Pelicans vs Hawks Prediction

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