Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Expect Points in Hornets at Pelicans

We’re expecting Over 216 points to be scored by the Hornets and the Pelicans combined. There’s an attractive 1.91 for our prediction and we’re anticipating that the scoreboard will tick over.

Hornets Won 123-92 in Teams’ Last Encounter

Charlotte Hornets have suffered a defeat in their previous four games including a recent 108-97 loss. This occurred on the road at Scotiabank Arena against Toronto Raptors. Mark Williams scored 18 points, with DaQuan Jeffries getting 15 and KJ Simpson 14.

New Orleans Pelicans were beaten 111-95 at Smoothie King Center in their last game, being turned over at home to Golden State Warriors. Bruce Brown registered 18 points, Yves Missi had 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Keion Brooks scored 11 points.

These two teams last met at Spectrum Center, with the Hornets claiming the win. Beating the Pelicans by a 123-92 scoreline. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Pelicans winning six times.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L

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3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. The Hornets are averaging 107.7 points, 41.5 rebounds, 28.2 assists, 5.9 steals and 4.9 blocks while shooting 45.6% from the field and 85.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 119.6 points and 43.7 rebounds per contest.

Miles Bridges is averaging 16.8 points, Mark Williams 9.8 rebounds and LaMelo Ball 6.7 assists, while DaQuan Jeffries averages 2.4 (44.4%) 3-pointers made.

The Pelicans have won 3 and lost 7 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 106.9 points, 42.9 rebounds, 27.6 assists, 6.0 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 47.4% from the field and 74.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 118.1 points and 41.2 rebounds.

CJ McCollum is averaging 13.4 points and 2.0 (33.3%) 3-pointers made. Karlo Matkovic has an average of 6.3 rebounds and Jose Alvarado 5.4 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Charlotte Hornets lineup: Miles Bridges, DaQuan Jeffries, Jusuf Nurkic, Josh Okogie, KJ Simpson.

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Bruce Brown, Antonio Reeves, Kelly Olynyk, Jose Alvarado, Yves Missi.

Expert NBA Analysis

We study the form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making NBA predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Hornets vs Pelicans stats:

• The 216 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Hornets games on the road.
• The 216 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Hornets games.
• The 216 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Pelicans games.
• The 216 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Pelicans games.

Hornets vs Pelicans Prediction

We think the best betting angle can be found with the totals for this NBA contest. Our pick is that there will be Over 216 points and that is available at 1.91.

If you are wanting bigger odds for your Total wager, then it’s possible to move the line and get more juice. You can choose to bet Over when it comes to different levels.

Over 216 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Our Pick

Over 216 Points @ 1.91 Bet Now

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Player Props

Jose Alvarado Under 12.5 Points 1.78

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans) has had Under 12.5 points in 9 of the past 10 games. We are therefore keen to back the 1.78 that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.

Latest Jose Alvarado Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 13.5

1.85

Under 13.5

1.88

Assists

Over 5.5

1.85

Under 5.5

1.89

Rebounds

Over 2.5

1.66

Under 2.5

2.14

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Jordan Hawkins Under 1.5 Assists 1.79

Jordan Hawkins (Pelicans) hasn't covered the 1.5 assists total in 5 of the past 5 home games. Based on this stat, it could be that he doesn’t cover the line and this Player Assists wager is available at 1.79.

Latest Jordan Hawkins Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 14.5

1.80

Under 14.5

1.93

Assists

Over 1.5

1.95

Under 1.5

1.79

Rebounds

Over 3.5

1.89

Under 3.5

1.83

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Correct Score Prediction

Hornets 106 - 114 Pelicans

The Pelicans might get the upper hand and it might be worth backing them to achieve a specific correct score. Try an outcome of 114-106 for a big possible return from your stake.

Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Pelicans Have the Shortest Odds to Win

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean New Orleans Pelicans are 1.68 favorites to win and that means a 60% chance of landing a victory. Charlotte Hornets are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at 2.24.

The current spread is 3 and total points is 212.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you fancy Over 212.5, this outcome can be backed at 1.91.

If you’re keen on the Pelicans reaching 20 points before their opponents, the favorites are 1.77 to oblige. Conversely, the Hornets can be backed at 2.00 to make this total first.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most basketball contests. The betting sites offer a great selection of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Hornets

2.24

Pelicans

1.68

Point Spread

Hornets +3

1.89

Pelicans -3

1.93

Total Points

Under 212.5

1.91

Over 212.5

1.91

Miles Bridges Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Miles Bridges is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at 1.79 to score Over 23.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at 1.95.

Player Points

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Over 23.5

1.79

Under 23.5

1.95

Nick Smith Jr (Hornets)

Over 15.5

1.88

Under 15.5

1.85

Jordan Hawkins (Pelicans)

Over 14.5

1.80

Under 14.5

1.93

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)

Over 13.5

1.85

Under 13.5

1.88

Kelly Olynyk (Pelicans)

Over 13.5

1.88

Under 13.5

1.85

Bruce Brown Jr (Pelicans)

Over 13.5

1.88

Under 13.5

1.85

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 11.5

1.85

Under 11.5

1.88

Jusuf Nurkic (Hornets)

Over 10.5

1.91

Under 10.5

1.83

DaQuan Jeffries (Hornets)

Over 9.5

1.77

Under 9.5

1.97

Player Assists

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

1.85

Under 5.5

1.89

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Over 4.5

1.71

Under 4.5

2.07

Kelly Olynyk (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

2.07

Under 4.5

1.70

Nick Smith Jr (Hornets)

Over 3.5

2.12

Under 3.5

1.67

Jusuf Nurkic (Hornets)

Over 3.5

1.65

Under 3.5

2.15

Bruce Brown Jr (Pelicans)

Over 2.5

1.75

Under 2.5

2.00

Jordan Hawkins (Pelicans)

Over 1.5

1.95

Under 1.5

1.79

Player Rebounds

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 8.5

1.77

Under 8.5

1.97

Jusuf Nurkic (Hornets)

Over 8.5

1.76

Under 8.5

2.00

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Over 6.5

1.72

Under 6.5

2.05

Kelly Olynyk (Pelicans)

Over 6.5

2.10

Under 6.5

1.68

Bruce Brown Jr (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

1.74

Under 4.5

2.02

Jordan Hawkins (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

1.89

Under 3.5

1.83

DaQuan Jeffries (Hornets)

Over 3.5

2.28

Under 3.5

1.57

Nick Smith Jr (Hornets)

Over 2.5

1.83

Under 2.5

1.89

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)

Over 2.5

1.66

Under 2.5

2.14

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Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

0 Bruce Brown

12 Antonio Reeves

13 Kelly Olynyk

15 Jose Alvarado

21 Yves Missi

Charlotte Hornets Confirmed Lineup

0 Miles Bridges

3 DaQuan Jeffries

11 Jusuf Nurkic

12 Josh Okogie

25 KJ Simpson

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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