Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Saturday

NBA Betting Preview: Hawks vs Pelicans

The Atlanta Hawks face the New Orleans Pelicans in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

There’s a great opportunity to cover the spread by backing the Hawks at -9. We can get odds of -110 and our prediction is that they’ll overcome the Pelicans.

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Atlanta Hawks have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 135-126 loss against San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Nickeil Alexander-Walker poured in 38 points, with Jalen Johnson contributing 26 and Kristaps Porzingis adding 16.

New Orleans Pelicans have been defeated in their last eight games. On the road, they recently suffered a 118-115 loss against Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Offensively, Trey Murphy led the way, scoring 25, while Zion Williamson added 22 and Jeremiah Fears 21.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Hawks have claimed back-to-back victories over the Pelicans. At Smoothie King Center they won 126-111 before winning 124-112 at State Farm Arena. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Hawks have won seven.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	9	7	0.563	117.8	115.7	2.1	2-4	7-3	2-0	4-5	6-4	2L
Pelicans	2	14	0.125	109.3	121.8	-12.5	1-7	1-7	1-4	1-13	2-8	8L

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6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Hawks are averaging 118.7 points, 40.8 rebounds, 31.6 assists, 10.7 steals and 5.6 blocks while shooting 50.1% from the field and 80.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 114.1 points and 43.5 rebounds per contest.

Jalen Johnson is averaging 20.8 points and 9.4 rebounds, Dyson Daniels 7.1 assists and Vit Krejci 2.6 (47.3%) 3-pointers.

The Pelicans have won 2 and lost 8 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 110.3 points, 41.8 rebounds, 23.5 assists, 10.2 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.7% from the field and 78.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 119.4 points and 43.5 rebounds.

Trey Murphy is averaging 23.7 points and 3.1 (37.8%) 3-pointers made, while Derik Queen has an average of 7.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists.

Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

Take on Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Our best pick is that Hawks are going to cover the -9 on the spread. You can get -110 that there’s a bigger margin of victory in this NBA contest.

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Key Hawks vs Pelicans stats:

• The +9 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +9 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +9 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 2 consecutive games against Hawks.

Hawks -9 Probability

The best NBA sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Hawks 124 - 112 Pelicans

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a monster return by getting this correct score right. We’re going for the Hawks to claim a 124-112 victory and hopefully this goes close.

Atlanta Hawks 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 above betting predictions.

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Atlanta Hawks are -278 favorites to win and that means a 74% chance of landing a victory. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +225 about New Orleans Pelicans.

The spread currently stands at 7 and the total points line is 231.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re wanting to back Over 231.5, the odds are -110.

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Moneyline

Hawks

-278

Pelicans

+225

Point Spread

Hawks -7

-110

Pelicans +7

-110

Total Points

Under 231.5

-110

Over 231.5

-110

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The Pelicans are winless in their last five at Smoothie King Center. They have gone 1-9 across their last 10 home games, averaging 108.00 points on offense and surrendering 124.00 on defense.

The Hawks own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 120.80 points on average and giving up 115.30.

The Hawks defeated the Pelicans 126-111 when the teams last met at Smoothie King Center. Across 6 head-to-heads at Smoothie King Center, the Hawks have registered five wins and the Pelicans one.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O231.5	U231.5
New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats		1-9	232.00	108.00	124.00	5	5
Atlanta Hawks Away Stats		7-3	236.10	120.80	115.30	6	4

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O231.5 = Games Over 231.5 Points
• U231.5 = Games Under 231.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Atlanta Hawks Stats

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -9 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -9 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +9 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +9 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 232.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 236.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 231.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 231.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.70 pts and allowed 114.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 120.80 pts and allowed 115.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 229.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 232.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 231.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 231.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 110.30 pts and allowed 119.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 108.00 pts and allowed 124.00 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.20 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.70 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.20 (80.18%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.8, Offensive 8.90, Defensive 31.90
• Assists: 31.60
• Blocks: 5.60
• Steals: 10.70
• Turnovers : 16.30
• Personal Fouls: 20.50

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.50 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.60 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.00 (75.22%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.3, Offensive 8.80, Defensive 33.50
• Assists: 32.20
• Blocks: 5.10
• Steals: 10.40
• Turnovers : 14.20
• Personal Fouls: 21.10

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.80 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.10 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.40 (78.03%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.8, Offensive 13.30, Defensive 28.50
• Assists: 23.50
• Blocks: 3.30
• Steals: 10.20
• Turnovers : 15.00
• Personal Fouls: 20.90

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.10 (50%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.90 (32%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.70 (77.92%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.9, Offensive 13.40, Defensive 27.50
• Assists: 23.70
• Blocks: 3.00
• Steals: 8.70
• Turnovers : 14.60
• Personal Fouls: 20.40

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Raptors	11	5	0.688	121.1	114.6	6.5	4-2	7-3	2-1	10-2	9-1	6W
Knicks	9	5	0.643	120.8	114.9	5.9	8-1	1-4	2-0	6-5	7-3	1W
76ers	9	6	0.6	118.4	116.1	2.3	5-3	4-3	4-2	8-6	5-5	1W
Celtics	8	8	0.5	113.2	108.8	4.4	4-4	4-4	2-4	5-6	5-5	1L
Nets	3	12	0.2	109.9	120.2	-10.3	0-7	3-5	1-4	3-9	3-7	1W

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	13	2	0.867	118.9	112.1	6.8	8-1	5-1	2-2	9-2	10-0	11W
Cavaliers	11	6	0.647	119.9	115.6	4.3	7-3	4-3	5-0	10-5	7-3	1W
Bulls	8	7	0.533	120.7	123.3	-2.6	5-2	3-5	1-3	5-5	3-7	1L
Bucks	8	8	0.5	117.4	119	-1.6	5-4	3-4	2-2	6-5	4-6	3L
Pacers	2	14	0.125	110.1	122.9	-12.8	2-5	0-9	0-3	1-6	1-9	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	10	6	0.625	124.8	119	5.8	7-1	3-5	2-1	6-3	7-3	3W
Hawks	9	7	0.563	117.8	115.7	2.1	2-4	7-3	2-0	4-5	6-4	2L
Magic	9	7	0.563	116.7	113.1	3.6	6-3	3-4	3-2	6-6	7-3	2W
Hornets	4	11	0.267	116.6	120.2	-3.6	3-4	1-7	1-3	3-7	2-8	4L
Wizards	1	14	0.067	112.4	129.7	-17.3	0-6	1-8	0-2	0-10	0-10	13L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	16	1	0.941	122.6	106.3	16.3	7-0	9-1	1-1	12-1	9-1	8W
Nuggets	12	3	0.8	123.8	112.8	11	6-1	6-2	2-1	10-2	9-1	2W
Timberwolves	10	6	0.625	120.1	114.1	6	5-3	5-3	3-2	6-5	7-3	1L
Trail Blazers	7	9	0.438	121.1	122.5	-1.4	3-4	4-5	3-1	7-6	3-7	1W
Jazz	5	10	0.333	118.9	126.1	-7.2	4-4	1-6	0-4	2-7	3-7	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	11	4	0.733	117.9	115.2	2.7	4-2	7-2	1-1	8-3	8-2	3W
Suns	10	6	0.625	119	114	5	7-2	3-4	3-2	9-5	8-2	2W
Warriors	9	9	0.5	114.8	114.9	-0.1	5-1	4-8	3-1	8-5	4-6	3L
Clippers	4	11	0.267	111	117.1	-6.1	3-5	1-6	1-3	4-6	1-9	3L
Kings	3	13	0.188	111	124.4	-13.4	2-5	1-8	1-2	2-11	1-9	8L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	11	4	0.733	119.3	112.3	7	8-2	3-2	5-0	6-4	6-4	3W
Rockets	10	4	0.714	122.9	112.5	10.4	5-2	5-2	2-1	3-3	8-2	1L
Grizzlies	5	11	0.313	112.8	117.8	-5	4-5	1-6	2-2	4-5	2-8	1W
Mavericks	5	12	0.294	110.8	116.8	-6	4-8	1-4	1-4	2-8	3-7	1W
Pelicans	2	14	0.125	109.3	121.8	-12.5	1-7	1-7	1-4	1-13	2-8	8L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	13	2	0.867	118.9	112.1	6.8	8-1	5-1	2-2	9-2	10-0	11W
Raptors	11	5	0.688	121.1	114.6	6.5	4-2	7-3	2-1	10-2	9-1	6W
Cavaliers	11	6	0.647	119.9	115.6	4.3	7-3	4-3	5-0	10-5	7-3	1W
Knicks	9	5	0.643	120.8	114.9	5.9	8-1	1-4	2-0	6-5	7-3	1W
Heat	10	6	0.625	124.8	119	5.8	7-1	3-5	2-1	6-3	7-3	3W
76ers	9	6	0.6	118.4	116.1	2.3	5-3	4-3	4-2	8-6	5-5	1W
Hawks	9	7	0.563	117.8	115.7	2.1	2-4	7-3	2-0	4-5	6-4	2L
Magic	9	7	0.563	116.7	113.1	3.6	6-3	3-4	3-2	6-6	7-3	2W
Bulls	8	7	0.533	120.7	123.3	-2.6	5-2	3-5	1-3	5-5	3-7	1L
Bucks	8	8	0.5	117.4	119	-1.6	5-4	3-4	2-2	6-5	4-6	3L
Celtics	8	8	0.5	113.2	108.8	4.4	4-4	4-4	2-4	5-6	5-5	1L
Hornets	4	11	0.267	116.6	120.2	-3.6	3-4	1-7	1-3	3-7	2-8	4L
Nets	3	12	0.2	109.9	120.2	-10.3	0-7	3-5	1-4	3-9	3-7	1W
Pacers	2	14	0.125	110.1	122.9	-12.8	2-5	0-9	0-3	1-6	1-9	1L
Wizards	1	14	0.067	112.4	129.7	-17.3	0-6	1-8	0-2	0-10	0-10	13L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	16	1	0.941	122.6	106.3	16.3	7-0	9-1	1-1	12-1	9-1	8W
Nuggets	12	3	0.8	123.8	112.8	11	6-1	6-2	2-1	10-2	9-1	2W
Lakers	11	4	0.733	117.9	115.2	2.7	4-2	7-2	1-1	8-3	8-2	3W
Spurs	11	4	0.733	119.3	112.3	7	8-2	3-2	5-0	6-4	6-4	3W
Rockets	10	4	0.714	122.9	112.5	10.4	5-2	5-2	2-1	3-3	8-2	1L
Suns	10	6	0.625	119	114	5	7-2	3-4	3-2	9-5	8-2	2W
Timberwolves	10	6	0.625	120.1	114.1	6	5-3	5-3	3-2	6-5	7-3	1L
Warriors	9	9	0.5	114.8	114.9	-0.1	5-1	4-8	3-1	8-5	4-6	3L
Trail Blazers	7	9	0.438	121.1	122.5	-1.4	3-4	4-5	3-1	7-6	3-7	1W
Jazz	5	10	0.333	118.9	126.1	-7.2	4-4	1-6	0-4	2-7	3-7	2L
Grizzlies	5	11	0.313	112.8	117.8	-5	4-5	1-6	2-2	4-5	2-8	1W
Mavericks	5	12	0.294	110.8	116.8	-6	4-8	1-4	1-4	2-8	3-7	1W
Clippers	4	11	0.267	111	117.1	-6.1	3-5	1-6	1-3	4-6	1-9	3L
Kings	3	13	0.188	111	124.4	-13.4	2-5	1-8	1-2	2-11	1-9	8L
Pelicans	2	14	0.125	109.3	121.8	-12.5	1-7	1-7	1-4	1-13	2-8	8L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	16	1	0.941	122.6	106.3	16.3	7-0	9-1	1-1	12-1	9-1	8W
Pistons	13	2	0.867	118.9	112.1	6.8	8-1	5-1	2-2	9-2	10-0	11W
Nuggets	12	3	0.8	123.8	112.8	11	6-1	6-2	2-1	10-2	9-1	2W
Lakers	11	4	0.733	117.9	115.2	2.7	4-2	7-2	1-1	8-3	8-2	3W
Spurs	11	4	0.733	119.3	112.3	7	8-2	3-2	5-0	6-4	6-4	3W
Rockets	10	4	0.714	122.9	112.5	10.4	5-2	5-2	2-1	3-3	8-2	1L
Raptors	11	5	0.688	121.1	114.6	6.5	4-2	7-3	2-1	10-2	9-1	6W
Cavaliers	11	6	0.647	119.9	115.6	4.3	7-3	4-3	5-0	10-5	7-3	1W
Knicks	9	5	0.643	120.8	114.9	5.9	8-1	1-4	2-0	6-5	7-3	1W
Heat	10	6	0.625	124.8	119	5.8	7-1	3-5	2-1	6-3	7-3	3W
Timberwolves	10	6	0.625	120.1	114.1	6	5-3	5-3	3-2	6-5	7-3	1L
Suns	10	6	0.625	119	114	5	7-2	3-4	3-2	9-5	8-2	2W
76ers	9	6	0.6	118.4	116.1	2.3	5-3	4-3	4-2	8-6	5-5	1W
Hawks	9	7	0.563	117.8	115.7	2.1	2-4	7-3	2-0	4-5	6-4	2L
Magic	9	7	0.563	116.7	113.1	3.6	6-3	3-4	3-2	6-6	7-3	2W
Bulls	8	7	0.533	120.7	123.3	-2.6	5-2	3-5	1-3	5-5	3-7	1L
Celtics	8	8	0.5	113.2	108.8	4.4	4-4	4-4	2-4	5-6	5-5	1L
Warriors	9	9	0.5	114.8	114.9	-0.1	5-1	4-8	3-1	8-5	4-6	3L
Bucks	8	8	0.5	117.4	119	-1.6	5-4	3-4	2-2	6-5	4-6	3L
Trail Blazers	7	9	0.438	121.1	122.5	-1.4	3-4	4-5	3-1	7-6	3-7	1W
Jazz	5	10	0.333	118.9	126.1	-7.2	4-4	1-6	0-4	2-7	3-7	2L
Grizzlies	5	11	0.313	112.8	117.8	-5	4-5	1-6	2-2	4-5	2-8	1W
Mavericks	5	12	0.294	110.8	116.8	-6	4-8	1-4	1-4	2-8	3-7	1W
Hornets	4	11	0.267	116.6	120.2	-3.6	3-4	1-7	1-3	3-7	2-8	4L
Clippers	4	11	0.267	111	117.1	-6.1	3-5	1-6	1-3	4-6	1-9	3L
Nets	3	12	0.2	109.9	120.2	-10.3	0-7	3-5	1-4	3-9	3-7	1W
Kings	3	13	0.188	111	124.4	-13.4	2-5	1-8	1-2	2-11	1-9	8L
Pacers	2	14	0.125	110.1	122.9	-12.8	2-5	0-9	0-3	1-6	1-9	1L
Pelicans	2	14	0.125	109.3	121.8	-12.5	1-7	1-7	1-4	1-13	2-8	8L
Wizards	1	14	0.067	112.4	129.7	-17.3	0-6	1-8	0-2	0-10	0-10	13L

• 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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