The New Orleans Pelicans and Atlanta Hawks meet Sunday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. The New Orleans Pelicans need a win after losing five of their last seven games. The Atlanta Hawks look to get a game above a .500 record.
The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 108.5 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 109.9 points on 46.5 percent shooting. CJ McCollum is averaging 26.1 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.8 points and 5.7 rebounds. Jonas Valanciunas is the third double-digit scorer and Devonte’ Graham is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 112.9 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 112.1 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 28 points and 3.8 rebounds, while John Collins is averaging 16.2 points and 1.8 assists. Bogdan Bogdanovic is the third double-digit scorer, and De’Andre Hunter is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 81 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
The Pelicans are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 road games and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The Hawks are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 home games and 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games overall. The over is 5-2 in Pelicans last 7 overall. The under is 5-2 in Hawks last 7 overall. The Pelicans are 1-7 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
The New Orleans Pelicans have gone ice-cold over the last week or so and now they’re on the road where they lose by an average of 3.5 points. The Atlanta Hawks have been hit or miss all year, but they’ve shown recent signs of getting back on track, and they’re winning their last five games by an average of 4.6 points. Without Brandon Ingram for the Pels, the Hawks should get the job done here at home.