The Charlotte Hornets and New Orleans Pelicans meet Thursday in NBA Summer League action at the Cox Pavilion. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview 

The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 78.7 points on 36 percent shooting and allowing 88.6 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 17.3 points and 8.3 rebounds, while Nick Smith Jr. is averaging 16 points and 4 rebounds. Bryce McGowens is the third double-digit scorer and James Bouknight is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 24.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview 

The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 91 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 87 points on 38.5 percent shooting. Dereon Seabron is averaging 15.7 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Dyson Daniels is averaging 15 points and 7.7 rebounds. Jordan Hawkins is the third double-digit scorer and E.J. Liddell is grabbing 3 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 22.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.

Randy’s Pick

The Charlotte Hornets played better in their last effort, but that’s not saying much. The Hornets have been rough at both ends of the floor and outside of Brandon Miller, you’re probably not all that impressed with many names on this roster. The New Orleans Pelicans have been aggressive defensively, and that bodes well against a Hornets side that’s had issues scoring already. I’ll lay the bucket.