The New Orleans Pelicans and Atlanta Hawks meet Sunday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New Orleans Pelicans vs Atlanta Hawks prediction.
- New Orleans Pelicans recent form and recent player performance
- Atlanta Hawks recent form and recent player performance
- Recent betting trends and streaks involving the New Orleans Pelicans
- Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Atlanta Hawks
- Recent betting trends in games played between the New Orleans Pelicans and Atlanta Hawks
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Pelicans and Hawks
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off wins over the Raptors, Pacers and 76ers. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 116.4 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 111.2 points on 46 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 22 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.6 points and 5 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Murphy III is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks recently beat the Knicks, Cavs and Grizzlies. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 119.9 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 121.5 points on 49.4 percent shooting. Dejounte Murray is averaging 21.8 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Bogdan Bogdanovic is averaging 16.6 points and 3.3 rebounds. Jalen Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and De’Andre Hunter is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Team Facts
- The Hawks have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as underdogs following a road win.
- Five of the last six games between the Pelicans and Hawks have gone UNDER the total points line.
New Orleans Pelicans Team Facts
- The Pelicans have won each of their last nine road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games following a road win.
- Each of the Pelicans’ last five games against the Hawks following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Atlanta Hawks prediction
The New Orleans Pelicans are the better, healthier team and should be favored, but this is a lot of points for a road tram in an early spot. The Atlanta Hawks have put together a nice week with 3 straight wins, and they need to keep winning to keep pace in the playoff standings. The Hawks have won 8 of the last 10 games against the Pelicans. The Pelicans should win, but I lean toward the free buckets and the Hawks based on their current form and their ability to find offense.