Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans Matchup

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

  • The Pelicans come in at 12-33.
  • The Pelicans are averaging 109.6 points per game so far.
  • The Pelicans are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Hornets.
  • The Hornets play host to the Pelicans with a 11-30 record.
  • The Hornets are averaging 107.2 points per game so far.
  • The Hornets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pelicans.

Pelicans vs Hornets Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the New Orleans Pelicans (-167) will take on the Charlotte Hornets (+141) in a non-conference matchup. The Pelicans (-3.5) are favored over the Hornets, and the over/under line is set at 227.5.

Charlotte (11-30) has dropped two straight games and is currently 14th in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, New Orleans (12-33) is 14th in the Western Conference and 5th in the Southwest Division.

Pelicans vs. Hornets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: New Orleans Pelicans at Charlotte Hornets
  • Where: Charlotte at Spectrum Center
  • Date: Saturday, January 25th
  • Betting Odds NO -3.5, NO -167 | CHA +141 O/U 227.5

Pelicans Preview: Are the Pelicans Ready for a Win at Charlotte?

New Orleans fell to 12-33 on the season after a 139-126 road loss to the Grizzlies on Friday. The Pelicans, who were +9.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 265 points exceeded the O/U line of 243.5 by 21.5 points.

New Orleans took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Memphis 42-29. However, an 11-0 run by the Grizzlies shifted the momentum, and Memphis pulled away by winning the 3rd quarter 43-29 and the 4th quarter 34-26.

Dejounte Murray led the Pelicans with 26 points and 7 assists in their 139-126 loss to the Grizzlies, shooting 62.5% from the field. CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy III each added 22 points, with McCollum hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip.

As a team, New Orleans shot 54.2% from the field and 41.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 14 threes. Murray scored 15 points in the 1st quarter, while Jordan Hawkins added 15 of his 20 points in the 2nd.

The Pelicans struggled defensively on Friday, giving up 139 points to the Grizzlies. New Orleans allowed 33 points in the 1st quarter and 43 in the 3rd, with Memphis shooting 55% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies hit 19 threes at a 45% clip. The Pelicans also gave up 16 offensive rebounds, while recording 6 steals and 3 blocks.

Hornets Preview: Will Charlotte Win at Home?

The Pelicans fell to 12-33 on the season after a 139-126 road loss to the Grizzlies on Friday. New Orleans entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 265.5 exceeded the O/U line of 243.5 by 21.5 points.

New Orleans took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Memphis 42-29, but an 11-0 run by the Grizzlies shifted the momentum. The Pelicans trailed 105-100 going into the 4th quarter, where they were outscored 34-26.

The Hornets struggled offensively in their 102-97 loss to the Trail Blazers, shooting just 37.6% from the field. They connected on 9 threes at a 29% clip. Nick Smith Jr. led the way with 17 points, despite shooting 33.3% and 20% from deep.

Josh Okogie added 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Mark Williams contributed 15 points, 11 of which came in the 4th quarter. Josh Green also chipped in 8 of his 14 points in the opening period.

Defensively, the Hornets put up a strong effort, holding the Trail Blazers to 102 points on 40% shooting. They allowed 22 points in the 1st quarter and 23 in the 3rd but gave up 29 in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the Hornets limited Portland to 11 made threes on 28% shooting. They also recorded 9 steals and 6 blocks in the game.

Pelicans vs Hornets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their last three road contests, New Orleans has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 121 points per game.
  • Across the Hornets last ten home games, the team averaged 109 points per game while allowing 115. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-4-2, while going 2-8 straight-up.
  • Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-1-1.
  • Through their last three games as the favorite, the Pelicans have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.

Pelicans vs Hornets Prediction

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