The New Orleans Pelicans look to stay hot after winning 5 of their last 7 games. The Charlotte Hornets need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets prediction.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off wins over the Timberwolves and Wizards. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 114.9 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 114.2 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 23.6 points and 5 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 22.9 points and 5.6 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Murphy III is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
New Orleans Pelicans Team Facts
- The Pelicans have lost seven of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last seven games at Spectrum Center.
- Each of the Pelicans’ last seven Friday games have gone UNDER the total points line.
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Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets have losses to the Timberwolves, Bulls, and Heat this month. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 113 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 120.8 points on 48.8 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 24.7 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Terry Rozier is averaging 23.9 points and 3.5 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Gordon Hayward is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 38.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.2 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Team Facts
- The Hornets have lost nine of their last 10 home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The road team has covered the spread in 11 of the last 12 games between the Pelicans and Hornets.
- Each of the Hornets’ last five games as home underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets prediction
The Charlotte Hornets are still banged up and continue to pile up the losses. The New Orleans Pelicans are as healthy as they’ve been all season and while they’ve won 5 of their last 7 games they’ve also covered 5 of their last 7 games. The Pels are now 15-9-1 ATS on the year overall. This feels like two teams heading in different directions. Give met he Pelicans and the reasonable chalk.
