Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans 3/21/22 NBA Picks, Predictions, Odds

The New Orleans Pelicans and Charlotte Hornets meet Monday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. The New Orleans Pelicans need a win after losing five of their last eight games. The Charlotte Hornets look to build on their four-game winning streak. 

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 Charlotte Hornets are averaging 115.1 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 114.7 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Miles Bridges is averaging 20 points and 3.8 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.7 points and 6.8 rebounds. Terry Rozier is the third double-digit scorer and Gordon Hayward is dishing 3.6 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73.8 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 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 Hornets are 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 home games and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. The over is 5-2 in Pelicans last 7 overall. The over is 5-2 in Hornets last 7 overall. The Pelicans are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Charlotte.

The New Orleans Pelicans are on the end of a back to back and still have some showing and proving to do given their recent struggles. The Charlotte Hornets are coming off a nice week, and they’re winning their last five games by an average of 11.4 points while shooting 51.1 percent from the field. I’m not completely sold on either side, but I’ll side with the Hornets because of home court and the rest advantage.