Pelicans vs Hawks Prediction
Give the Pelicans credit for getting their first win of the season, but I need to see more before I can get on board with this squad. The Pelicans have lost 14 of their last 16 games, and they don’t cover enough to offset things. The Hawks have been sluggish through six games, and their defense has been hit or miss, but they’re still far nd away the more trustworthy team.
The Hawks are 4-0 SU and ATS in the last four games against the Pelicans, and they’ve won seven of the last 10 games against them overall. I’d need more points to consider the Pels in this spot. Give me the Hawks and the soft number.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Heat, beat the Cavs, and they play the Pacers next. The Hawks have won 12 of their last 20 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 119 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 114.5 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 20.5 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 19 points and 9.3 rebounds. Aaron Wiggins is the third double-digit scorer, and CJ McCollum is grabbing 1.8 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 72.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Nuggets, beat the Kings, and they play the Grizzlies next. The Pelicans have lost 14 of their last 16 games.
The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 119.4 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 121.6 points on 49.7 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 21.8 points and 4 rebounds, while Dejounte Murray is averaging 17.8 points and 5.8 rebounds. Trey Murphy III is the third double-digit scorer, and Saddiq Bey is dishing 2 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 30.1 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Pelicans have won five of their last six games as home underdogs following a win.
- The Hawks have lost two of their last three games as favorites following a win.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in five of their last six games as home underdogs following a win.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last 13 games as underdogs.
- The Hawks have won each of their last 13 games as favorites following a home win.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in 12 of their last 13 games as favorites following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Pelicans’ last eight games as home underdogs following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Hawks’ last five games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts
- Zion Williamson ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (3.2) this season.
- Dejounte Murray ranks 5th amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (5.0) this season.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Dyson Daniels is the only player in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
- Jalen Johnson is the only player in the league to have recorded 15+ assists in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pelicans rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (13.4).
- The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.6).
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (32.5).
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (95.0).