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Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Picks, Odds, Predictions 4/6/21

Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Picks, Odds, Predictions 4/6/21
2021-04-06 19:30:00 EDT

The New Orleans Pelicans and Atlanta Hawks meet Tuesday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena.

The New Orleans Pelicans look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 115.1 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 114.9 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 26.4 points and 7.1 rebounds while Brandon Ingram is averaging 23.8 points and 4.9 rebounds. James Johnson is the third double-digit scorer and Lonzo Ball is dishing 5.6 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 73.4 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 38.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.4 rebounds per game.

The Atlanta Hawks look for a win after splitting their last eight games. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 113.2 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 111.3 points on 46 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 25.2 points and 3.9 rebounds while John Collins is averaging 18.2 points and 7.8 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer and Clint Capela is grabbing 14.2 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 81.5 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.

The Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Tuesday games. The Hawks are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games and 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games overall. The over is 33-11 in Pelicans last 44 overall. The over is 5-1 in Hawks last 6 overall. The Pelicans are 0-6 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

The New Orleans Pelicans remain one of the most disappointing teams in the league and they lose by an average of 2.2 points on the road due to a lack of defense. The Atlanta Hawks are showing signs of getting back on track with an offense that’s shooting 49.2 percent from the field in their last five games, and they win at home by an average of 3.3 points. The Pelicans don’t give you the confidence to back them in most spots. Give me the Hawks and the small chalk.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Atlanta Hawks -3

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