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New Orleans Pelicans vs Atlanta Hawks NBA Picks, Odds, Predictions 10/27/21

Atlanta Hawks (2-1) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (1-3)
October 27, 2021 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: New Orleans Pelicans 6; Over/Under: +220
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The Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans Pelicans meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Smoothie King Center. The Atlanta Hawks look for a win to build on their 2-1 start. The New Orleans Pelicans need a win to rebound from a 1-3 record.

The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 110 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 97.3 points on 39.6 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 25 points and 2.3 rebounds, while Cam Reddish is averaging 18.7 points and 4.3 assists. John Collins is the third double-digit scorer and De’Andre Hunter is grabbing three rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 27.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 52.7 rebounds per game.

The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 101.3 points on 42.4 percent shooting and allowing 109.8 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 27 points and 7.5 rebounds, while Devonte’ Graham is averaging 17.8 points and 3.3 rebounds. Jonas Valanciunas is the third double-digit scorer and Nickeil Alexander-Walker is grabbing 7.8 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 51.8 rebounds per game.

The Hawks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite. The Pelicans are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The under is 17-7 in Hawks last 24 overall. The under is 4-1 in Pelicans last 5 overall. The Hawks are 7-0 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

The New Orleans Pelicans should be better than what they are given their roster, but they’re off to a rough start, mainly offensively, and they’ve had trouble defending the three. The Atlanta Hawks are a young team that’s putting it together and will mop the floor with opponents who can’t match their energy. Speaking of that, the Hawks have won five straight against the Pelicans, and four of those wins were decided by double digits. Give me the Hawks and the reasonable line.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Atlanta Hawks -6

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