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Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans 11/5/22 NBA Picks, Predictions, Odds

New Orleans Pelicans (5-3) vs. Atlanta Hawks (5-3)
November 5, 2022 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Atlanta Hawks -2.5; Over/Under: +235.5
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The New Orleans Pelicans and Atlanta Hawks meet Saturday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. The New Orleans Pelicans look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. The Atlanta Hawks look for a win after splitting their last 6 games.

The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 118.3 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 22.8 points and 7.4 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram is averaging 22 points and 5.7 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Jonas Valanciunas is grabbing 10.4 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 39 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.

The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 115.5 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 114.6 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 27.5 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Dejounte Murray is averaging 22 points and 5.9 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer, and John Collins is grabbing 10.3 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 81.4 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 32.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.

The Pelicans are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 Saturday games and 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS loss. The Hawks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 2 days rest and 3-8 ATS in their last 11 Saturday games. The over is 7-2 in Pelicans last 9 overall. The over is 5-1 in Hawks last 6 overall. The Pelicans are 2-7 ATS in the last 9 meetings.

The New Orleans Pelicans have kind of cooled off after a strong start to the season, and they’re on the end of a back to back here, which doesn’t help. The Atlanta Hawks usually play their best ball at home, and having the rest advantage should be key for a club that relies on athleticism and youth. We’re not being asked to lay anything crazy. I’ll side with the Hawks and the bucket.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Atlanta Hawks -2.5

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