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New Orleans Pelicans (12-33) vs. Charlotte Hornets (11-30)
January 25, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets +3.5; Over/Under: 228.5
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The New Orleans Pelicans and Charlotte Hornets meet Saturday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Hornets vs Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Hornets vs Pelicans Pick.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Jazz, lost to the Grizzlies, and they play the Raptors, Mavs, and Celtics next. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 109.3 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 117.3 points on 48 percent shooting. CJ McCollum is averaging 22.4 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.2 points and 5.6 rebounds. Zion Williamson is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Murphy III is grabbing 5 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.



Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Grizzlies and Trail Blazers, and they play the Lakers, Nets, and Clippers next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 107.1 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 112.5 points on 46.5 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 29 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 21 points and 4.9 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Tre Mann is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

  • The Pelicans have lost nine of their last 10 night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • The home team has won each of the Pelicans’ last four games.
  • The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
  • The Hornets have covered the spread in six of their last seven home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

  • The Hornets have lost each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Pelicans.
  • The Pelicans have won each of their last six games against the Hornets following a road loss.
  • The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last six games against the Hornets following a road loss.
  • The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five home games against Pelicans teams that held a losing record.

Charlotte Hornets Player Facts

  • Mark Williams is one of only six players to have made 8+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.

New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts

  • Trey Murphy III ranks 2nd amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (89.9%) this season.
  • Yves Missi ranks 13th amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (1.5) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Hornets rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (42.9%).
  • The Hornets have missed the playoffs in eight consecutive seasons – the longest active streak in the NBA
  • The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (79.5%).
  • The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for point differential per game this season (-8.1).

Hornets vs Pelicans Injury Report

The Charlotte Hornets will be without Brandon Miller due to a wrist injury. Seth Curry is questionable with an ankle injury.

The Pelicans will be without Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and Herbert Jones.

Hornets vs Pelicans Prediction

I’d usually give the edge to the home dog when both teams are on the end of a back-to-back. However, the Hornets are down one of their best players in Brandon Miller, and just lost last night to the Trail Blazers. The Pelicans are as healthy as they’ve been in a while, and it’s not a coincidence they’ve won five of their last seven games. I’d love to know the status of Zion before pulling the trigger, but this line indicates the Pelicans will be the healthier side. Of course, check the injury report before betting. 

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: New Orleans Pelicans -3.5

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