Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds, AI Picks, and AI Prediction
The Pelicans, who are favored by 12, will host the Hornets at the Smoothie King Center. New Orleans is 6th in the Western Conference with a record of 24-17, while Charlotte is 13th in the East at 8-29.
This non-conference matchup will tip off at 8:00 ET and can be seen on BSNO. Keep reading for our Hornets vs Pelicans Odds and AI Picks.
Game Information
| Charlotte Hornets vs. New Orleans Pelicans |
| Location of the Game: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans LA |
| Date and Time: Wednesday, January 17th 8:00 ET |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Betting Picks
| Odds | AI Betting Picks |
| O/U | Under 229.5 -108 |
| ML | Pelicans -765 |
| ATS | Pelicans -12 |
Hornets vs Pelicans Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this Matchup.
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Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte has lost five straight games and is 8-29 overall, which is 13th in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, the Hornets are just 1-11 compared to 7-18 against the East.
As the underdog, Charlotte has gone 7-27 this season and is 13-19 against the spread as the underdog. Today, they are getting 12 points and have gone 3-34 as the underdog.
The Hornets’ O/U record for the season is 18-19, and the under has hit in their last three games. This year, their games have averaged 228.4 points per game, which is just below today’s O/U line of 229.5.
In their last game, the Hornets lost to the Heat by a score of 104-87. They were 8.5-point underdogs in that game and are 13-22 against the spread this season. The NBA teams combined for just 191 points, which was well below the O/U line of 225.5.
Defensive Challenges
This season, the Hornets are 28th in the NBA in scoring at 108.3 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 108.1 points per game.
So far, the Hornets have outscored the NBA average in just 37.8% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 20th in the league at 98.2 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Hornets are 27th in the NBA at 45%. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 26th in the league at 35%.
On the season, the Hornets are giving up 120.1 points per game, which is 25th in the NBA. Their defensive field goal percentage of 50% is also 27th in the league. Over their last five games, they have been slightly better, ranking 14th in points allowed at 117 per contest.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, Charlotte is 20th in three-point percentage allowed at 39.5%. Opponents have made more threes than their season average in 54.1% of games vs. the Hornets.
On the boards, the Hornets are 27th in the NBA in rebounds per game and 29th in defensive rebounds per game. They are also 20th in blocked shots at 4.8 per contest.
New Orleans Pelicans
In their last game against the Mavericks, the Pelicans were favored by 4.5 points but lost by a score of 125-120. This moved their ATS record to 23-18 for the season.
On average, the Pelicans’ games have finished with 228.5 points, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 229.5. This season, their games have averaged an over/under line of 229.2.
As the favorite, the Pelicans have gone 13-9 this season and are favored by 12 points today. In their games as the favorite, they have gone 11-11 ATS with an average scoring margin of +7.2 points per game.
New Orleans is currently 6th in the Western Conference with a record of 24-17. Against the West, they are 17-15 compared to 7-2 in non-conference games.
For the season, the Pelicans are 20-21 on the over/under. Today’s line of 229.5 is right around their season average of 229.2.
At home, the Pelicans are averaging 115.5 points per game, which is 18th in the NBA. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 53.7% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 8th in the league at 48%. In terms of pace, they are 21st at 98.2 possessions per game.
Pelicans’ Three-Point Prowess
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pelicans are 8th in three-point percentage at 38%. However, they are just 25th in three-point makes at 11.9 per game. In terms of free throws, they are 7th in makes at 19.5 per game and 5th in attempts at 25.4 per game.
Overall, the Pelicans are averaging 116.5 points per game, which is 12th in the NBA. In terms of assists, they are 12th at 26.8 per game. So far, they have outscored their own scoring average in two straight games.
When it comes to defense, the New Orleans Pelicans have been solid this season, ranking 11th in the NBA standings in points allowed per game at 112.0. They have been especially good at home, where they are also 11th in the league at 110.6 points allowed per game.
One area where the Pelicans have struggled a bit is defending the three-point line. On the season, they are 18th in three-point percentage allowed at 34.1%. However, they have done a good job of limiting opponents’ three-point attempts, ranking 29th in the league in that category.
Over their last five games, New Orleans has been even better on the defensive end, ranking 9th in points allowed at 112.6 per game. During that stretch, they have been solid at defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 37% from beyond the arc.
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