New Orleans Pelicans (4-16) vs. Atlanta Hawks (10-11)
December 2, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Atlanta Hawks -9.5; Over/Under: +230.5
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The New Orleans Pelicans and Atlanta Hawks meet Monday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. Here’s an Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction. This article will include an Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans Pick.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Grizzlies and Knicks, and they play the Suns, Thunder, and Spurs next. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 103 points on 43.3 percent shooting and allowing 115.7 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.9 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 22.7 points and 8 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Murphy III is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 75.7 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Cavs and Hornets, and they play the Bucks, Lakers, and Nuggets next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 116.1 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 119.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 21.4 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 20.1 points and 9.9 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer, and Dyson Daniels is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 38.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last 10 road games.
- The Hawks have won eight of their last nine home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Hawks’ last 10 games as home favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Pelicans’ last five games has gone UNDER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
I’m not excited to lay this number with the Atlanta Hawks, the worst cover team in the league last season and a team that’s 8-13 ATS this year. However, the Pelicans remain injured, they’ve lost 9 of their last 10 games, and they’re 7-14 ATS on the season. The Hawks are coming off three nice wins, and it makes you wonder if this is a turning point in their season. Either way, backing the Pelicans just isn’t an option. It’s just not. So, it’s Hawks or pass for me.
