The Pelicans are gearing up to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, Jan 17. The game is slated for 8:00 ET and will be broadcast on BSNO. New Orleans comes into this game as 12-point favorites with the total set at 229.5. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s get into the Pelicans vs. Hornets player props and predictions below.
Pelicans vs. Hornets Odds
- Spread: Pelicans -12
- Total 229.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Jan 17
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans LA
- TV: BSNO
Hornets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Hornets have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 0-4-1 vs. the spread.
- Across the Hornets last ten road games, the team averaged 102 points per game while allowing 119. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-7, while going 1-9 straight-up.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have gone 3-6-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-9.
Pelicans Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home games, New Orleans has an ATS record of just 7-3. However, their overall record was 8-2 while averaging 126 points per game.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, New Orleans has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 6-4 straight up.
Does Charlotte Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
As they prepare to take on the Pelicans, the Hornets are 8-29 overall and have a sub-.500 record. In non-conference games, they are 1-11 while going 7-18 against Eastern Conference opponents.
In their most recent game, the Hornets had a tough time scoring compared to their season average of 108.3 points per game. They finished with 87 points and a field goal percentage of 34.7% against the Heat. In terms of overall offense, the Hornets are 27th in the NBA with a field goal percentage of 45%. When it comes to three-pointers, they are 27th in makes and 26th in percentage.
When it comes to defense, the Hornets have struggled this season, allowing 120.1 points per game, which is 25th in the league. On the road, they have been even worse, giving up 120.8 points per contest (24th).
Over their last five games, they have been better, ranking 14th in points allowed (117). During this stretch, opponents have made 39.8% of their three-point attempts.
So far this season, opponents have made more threes than their season average in 54.1% of games vs. Charlotte.
Can New Orleans Secure a Home Victory?
In their last five games, the Pelicans are 3-2 and have an overall record of 24-17. When playing at home, the Pelicans are 12-8 and have gone 12-9 on the road this season.
In their last game, the Pelicans scored 120 points, which is the same as their season average of 116.5. Brandon Ingram is the team’s leading scorer at 21.4 PPG, while Zion Williamson is right behind him at 22.2 PPG.
When playing at home this season, the Pelicans have been solid defensively, allowing 110.6 points per game, which is 11th in the NBA. Overall, New Orleans is giving up 112.0 points per game, which is also 11th in the league.
On the defensive end, the Pelicans have been one of the best teams in the NBA at creating steals, as they are 2nd in the league at 8.3 steals per game. However, they have struggled to protect the rim, as they are 21st in the NBA in blocked shots.
So far this season, opposing teams have scored less than their season average 65.9% of the time vs. the Pelicans.
Pelicans vs. Hornets Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Brandon Ingram and his points prop of 17.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -135 while the under is at +105.
Our model predicts that Brandon Ingram will finish the game going 9/18 from the field and scoring 24 points. Our suggested wager is to bet on the over for his prop bet, which comes with a payout of -135.
- The Prop: Brandon Ingram Over 17.5 Points (-135)
Pelicans vs. Hornets Predictions
Not only do we have the Pelicans winning this one by a score of 117-104, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Pelicans at -12.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 229.5, and our model predicts the Hornets and Pelicans to score a combined 221 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Pelicans -12 | at Fanduel Sportsbook