Pelicans vs Hawks Prediction 11/22/25 NBA Picks Today

The Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans Pelicans meet Saturday in NBA action at the Smoothie King Center. Here’s a Pelicans vs Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Pelicans vs Hawks Pick.

Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview

The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Pistons and Spurs, and they play the Hornets next. The Hawks have won 13 of their last 21 games.

The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 117.8 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 115.8 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Jalen Johnson is averaging 22.3 points and 9.6 rebounds, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 19.7 points and 2.9 rebounds. Trae Young is the third double-digit scorer, and Kristaps Porzingis is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Nuggets and Mavericks, and they play the Bulls next. The Pelicans have lost 21 of their last 23 games.

The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 109.3 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 121.8 points on 50.4 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 21.3 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Trey Murphy III is averaging 19.9 points and 6.5 rebounds. Jordan Poole is the third double-digit scorer and Jeremiah Fears is dishing 2.7 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

• The Hawks have lost seven of their last eight games against Southwest Division opponents.
• The Pelicans have won three of their last four home games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
• The Pelicans have covered the spread in five of their last six home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as favorites when playing with a rest advantage.

Why the Atlanta Hawks will win

• The Pelicans have lost each of their last 16 games against teams that held a winning record.
• The favorites have won each of the Pelicans’ last 16 games at Smoothie King Center.
• The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against Southeast Division opponents.
• The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Hawks’ last 10 Saturday games as road favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Seven of the Pelicans’ last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts

• Trey Murphy III has recorded 3+ steals in four consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
• Jeremiah Fears is one of only four players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.

Atlanta Hawks Player Facts

• Dyson Daniels ranks T1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.4) this season.
• Jalen Johnson is one of only four players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (109.3).
• The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (22.9).
• The Hawks have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q3 deficit this season – trailed by 18 points @ Suns on November 16.
• Eleven different Hawks players have scored 15+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.

Pelicans vs Hawks Injury Report

The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray, Karlo Matkovic, and Jordan Poole.

The Hawks will be without Trae Young and Eli John N’Diaye. Onyeka Okongwu is questionable.

Pelicans vs Hawks Prediction

The Hawks have been kind to us over the last couple of weeks, but they’re coming off back-to-back losses and their injury report is getting larger. The Pelicans are terrible and on the end of a back-to-back, but they’ve covered 3 straight games and are 6-3-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall. This is a lot of points to give the Hawks on the road, given they could be undermanned by a decent amount. The Hawks are 0-2 ATS this season when favorites of 5 or more points. Give me the Pels and the free buckets.