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Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans Predictions

Best Bet

Pelicans +4.5 @ -110

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Our prediction is that the Pelicans can outperform their odds against the Hawks. It leads us to a wager on the spread lines considering that +4.5 has been chalked up at -110.

Our Hawks vs Pelicans betting preview features our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Dive into each section for detailed analysis and the reasoning behind the picks.

Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans Preview

The Atlanta Hawks take the court against the New Orleans Pelicans in this NBA clash.

Atlanta Hawks won their previous game which was at home. It was a 114-111 triumph at State Farm Arena against Cleveland Cavaliers. Onyeka Okongwu led the way with 29 points, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 25 and Aaron Wiggins chipped in 20.

New Orleans Pelicans won their last game which was at home. It was a 132-120 triumph at Smoothie King Center against Sacramento Kings. Jeremiah Fears had 22 points and 13 assists, with Zion Williamson scoring 22 points and Trey Murphy 19.

H2H: 7 Victories for Hawks in Previous 10 H2H Games

The Hawks won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 117-100 triumph when facing the Pelicans at State Farm Arena. The Hawks have won four on the spin against the Pelicans. They’ve also claimed 7 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	3	3	0.5	119.2	114.5	4.7	1-2	2-1	2-1	3-1	3-3	1W
Pelicans	1	4	0.2	119.4	121.6	-2.2	1-2	0-2	0-0	1-3	1-4	1W

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4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Hawks are averaging 110.8 points, 40.5 rebounds, 28.1 assists, 8.5 steals and 4.0 blocks while shooting 44.9% from the field and 72.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 117.5 points and 46.2 rebounds per matchup.

Jalen Johnson is averaging 19.2 points, 8.7 rebounds and 7.6 assists, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker averages 3.5 (41.2%) 3-pointers made.

The Pelicans have won 2 and lost 8 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 121.8 points, 44.2 rebounds, 24.2 assists, 11.6 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 48.0% from the field and 80.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 125.0 points and 45.3 rebounds.

Jeremiah Fears is averaging 21.7 points, 5.0 assists and 1.7 (27.9%) 3-pointers made, while Derik Queen has an average of 9.4 rebounds.

Best Bet

There’s some excellent value on the spread for this NBA contest and we like the Pelicans at +4.5. We’re happy to take the underdogs with this advantage at -110.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The +4.5 line has been covered by Pelicans in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +4.5 line has been covered by Pelicans in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hawks in 4 consecutive games.
• The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hawks in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hawks in 13 of their last 20 games.

Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball prediction.

Pelicans +4.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hawks 116 - 117 Pelicans

The Pelicans are available at huge odds to register a 117-116 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close contest and there won’t be much between the teams.

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Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 64% probability of winning this NBA game, Atlanta Hawks might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -179 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +150 about New Orleans Pelicans.

4.5 is the spread and 240.5 is the total points line. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. Those who wager Under 240.5 can get -110.

There are a wide range of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on this exciting league and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Moneyline

Hawks

-179

Pelicans

+150

Point Spread

Hawks -4.5

-110

Pelicans +4.5

-110

Total Points

Under 240.5

-110

Over 240.5

-110

The Pelicans own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 home games, posting 117.30 points per contest while yielding 116.00.

The Hawks are 5-5 in their last 10 games on the road, posting 118.00 points per contest while yielding 114.40.

The Hawks earned a 115-98 win over the Pelicans the last time they played at Smoothie King Center. In 7 recent head-to-head matchups at Smoothie King Center, the Hawks have notched six victories, while the Pelicans have recorded one.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O240.5	U240.5
New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats		5-5	233.30	117.30	116.00	3	7
Atlanta Hawks Away Stats		5-5	232.40	118.00	114.40	3	7

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O240.5 = Games Over 240.5 Points
• U240.5 = Games Under 240.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Atlanta Hawks Stats

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 228.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 232.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 240.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 240.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 110.80 pts and allowed 117.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 118.00 pts and allowed 114.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 246.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 233.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 240.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 240.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 121.80 pts and allowed 125.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 117.30 pts and allowed 116.00 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.20 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.40 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.20 (72.65%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.5, Offensive 11.80, Defensive 28.70
• Assists: 28.10
• Blocks: 4.00
• Steals: 8.50
• Turnovers : 14.40
• Personal Fouls: 23.00

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.50 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.30 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.10 (72.52%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.9, Offensive 9.70, Defensive 31.20
• Assists: 28.00
• Blocks: 4.60
• Steals: 9.40
• Turnovers : 13.20
• Personal Fouls: 23.80

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 34.30 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 9.80 (32%)
• Free Throws Made: 23.80 (80.41%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.2, Offensive 11.00, Defensive 33.20
• Assists: 24.20
• Blocks: 5.00
• Steals: 11.60
• Turnovers : 15.20
• Personal Fouls: 22.60

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.10 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.20 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.50 (78.18%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.6, Offensive 9.70, Defensive 33.90
• Assists: 25.80
• Blocks: 6.40
• Steals: 10.90
• Turnovers : 15.10
• Personal Fouls: 18.90

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
76ers	5	1	0.833	108.7	105	3.7	3-1	2-0	2-0	5-1	5-1	2W
Celtics	4	1	0.8	120.8	111.6	9.2	4-0	0-1	2-0	4-1	4-1	4W
Raptors	3	2	0.6	116.8	106.2	10.6	2-1	1-1	0-0	3-1	3-2	1L
Knicks	2	4	0.333	107	107.7	-0.7	1-2	1-2	0-3	2-4	2-4	1L
Nets	0	5	0	110.2	121.2	-11	0-3	0-2	0-1	0-5	0-5	5L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	5	1	0.833	109.8	101.8	8	2-0	3-1	0-0	5-1	5-1	2W
Cavaliers	3	2	0.6	118	117	1	3-0	0-2	0-0	2-2	3-2	1L
Pacers	2	4	0.333	116.7	119.8	-3.1	0-2	2-2	0-1	1-3	2-4	3L
Bulls	1	5	0.167	113.5	129.3	-15.8	0-2	1-3	1-0	1-5	1-5	4L
Bucks	1	4	0.2	113.4	124.2	-10.8	1-2	0-2	1-1	1-3	1-4	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	3	3	0.5	119.2	114.5	4.7	1-2	2-1	2-1	3-1	3-3	1W
Wizards	3	3	0.5	110.5	109.7	0.8	2-1	1-2	1-1	3-3	3-3	1W
Hornets	3	3	0.5	97.3	106	-8.7	2-1	1-2	2-2	3-3	3-3	2L
Magic	2	3	0.4	109.8	118.4	-8.6	0-2	2-1	0-1	2-2	2-3	1W
Heat	2	4	0.333	118.3	121.5	-3.2	1-3	1-1	1-1	2-2	2-4	2W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	4	1	0.8	108.2	104.6	3.6	3-0	1-1	1-0	4-1	4-1	1L
Trail Blazers	3	1	0.75	122.8	114	8.8	1-1	2-0	0-0	3-1	3-1	1L
Timberwolves	4	2	0.667	121.5	106.7	14.8	2-1	2-1	0-0	1-1	4-2	1W
Nuggets	2	2	0.5	110.8	114	-3.2	1-1	1-1	0-1	2-2	2-2	1W
Jazz	1	4	0.2	112.4	120.2	-7.8	1-3	0-1	0-0	1-4	1-4	3L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	4	1	0.8	123.2	113.6	9.6	2-1	2-0	3-0	4-1	4-1	1W
Warriors	2	3	0.4	117.6	119.4	-1.8	0-1	2-2	0-2	2-3	2-3	2W
Suns	1	2	0.333	109.3	123.7	-14.4	1-0	0-2	1-0	1-2	1-2	1L
Clippers	1	4	0.2	105.4	111.8	-6.4	1-1	0-3	1-2	1-4	1-4	4L
Kings	0	5	0	110.2	126.8	-16.6	0-2	0-3	0-1	0-5	0-5	5L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	5	1	0.833	121	110	11	2-0	3-1	2-1	2-1	5-1	1L
Grizzlies	5	0	1	118.2	106.2	12	1-0	4-0	0-0	5-0	5-0	5W
Mavericks	4	2	0.667	114.3	111.8	2.5	2-1	2-1	1-2	2-2	4-2	3W
Spurs	3	2	0.6	116.6	110	6.6	1-2	2-0	1-1	3-2	3-2	3W
Pelicans	1	4	0.2	119.4	121.6	-2.2	1-2	0-2	0-0	1-3	1-4	1W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	5	1	0.833	109.8	101.8	8	2-0	3-1	0-0	5-1	5-1	2W
76ers	5	1	0.833	108.7	105	3.7	3-1	2-0	2-0	5-1	5-1	2W
Celtics	4	1	0.8	120.8	111.6	9.2	4-0	0-1	2-0	4-1	4-1	4W
Raptors	3	2	0.6	116.8	106.2	10.6	2-1	1-1	0-0	3-1	3-2	1L
Cavaliers	3	2	0.6	118	117	1	3-0	0-2	0-0	2-2	3-2	1L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	119.2	114.5	4.7	1-2	2-1	2-1	3-1	3-3	1W
Hornets	3	3	0.5	97.3	106	-8.7	2-1	1-2	2-2	3-3	3-3	2L
Wizards	3	3	0.5	110.5	109.7	0.8	2-1	1-2	1-1	3-3	3-3	1W
Magic	2	3	0.4	109.8	118.4	-8.6	0-2	2-1	0-1	2-2	2-3	1W
Pacers	2	4	0.333	116.7	119.8	-3.1	0-2	2-2	0-1	1-3	2-4	3L
Knicks	2	4	0.333	107	107.7	-0.7	1-2	1-2	0-3	2-4	2-4	1L
Bulls	1	5	0.167	113.5	129.3	-15.8	0-2	1-3	1-0	1-5	1-5	4L
Bucks	1	4	0.2	113.4	124.2	-10.8	1-2	0-2	1-1	1-3	1-4	1L
Heat	2	4	0.333	118.3	121.5	-3.2	1-3	1-1	1-1	2-2	2-4	2W
Nets	0	5	0	110.2	121.2	-11	0-3	0-2	0-1	0-5	0-5	5L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	5	1	0.833	121	110	11	2-0	3-1	2-1	2-1	5-1	1L
Grizzlies	5	0	1	118.2	106.2	12	1-0	4-0	0-0	5-0	5-0	5W
Thunder	4	1	0.8	108.2	104.6	3.6	3-0	1-1	1-0	4-1	4-1	1L
Lakers	4	1	0.8	123.2	113.6	9.6	2-1	2-0	3-0	4-1	4-1	1W
Trail Blazers	3	1	0.75	122.8	114	8.8	1-1	2-0	0-0	3-1	3-1	1L
Timberwolves	4	2	0.667	121.5	106.7	14.8	2-1	2-1	0-0	1-1	4-2	1W
Mavericks	4	2	0.667	114.3	111.8	2.5	2-1	2-1	1-2	2-2	4-2	3W
Spurs	3	2	0.6	116.6	110	6.6	1-2	2-0	1-1	3-2	3-2	3W
Nuggets	2	2	0.5	110.8	114	-3.2	1-1	1-1	0-1	2-2	2-2	1W
Warriors	2	3	0.4	117.6	119.4	-1.8	0-1	2-2	0-2	2-3	2-3	2W
Suns	1	2	0.333	109.3	123.7	-14.4	1-0	0-2	1-0	1-2	1-2	1L
Jazz	1	4	0.2	112.4	120.2	-7.8	1-3	0-1	0-0	1-4	1-4	3L
Clippers	1	4	0.2	105.4	111.8	-6.4	1-1	0-3	1-2	1-4	1-4	4L
Pelicans	1	4	0.2	119.4	121.6	-2.2	1-2	0-2	0-0	1-3	1-4	1W
Kings	0	5	0	110.2	126.8	-16.6	0-2	0-3	0-1	0-5	0-5	5L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Grizzlies	5	0	1	118.2	106.2	12	1-0	4-0	0-0	5-0	5-0	5W
Pistons	5	1	0.833	109.8	101.8	8	2-0	3-1	0-0	5-1	5-1	2W
Rockets	5	1	0.833	121	110	11	2-0	3-1	2-1	2-1	5-1	1L
76ers	5	1	0.833	108.7	105	3.7	3-1	2-0	2-0	5-1	5-1	2W
Celtics	4	1	0.8	120.8	111.6	9.2	4-0	0-1	2-0	4-1	4-1	4W
Lakers	4	1	0.8	123.2	113.6	9.6	2-1	2-0	3-0	4-1	4-1	1W
Thunder	4	1	0.8	108.2	104.6	3.6	3-0	1-1	1-0	4-1	4-1	1L
Trail Blazers	3	1	0.75	122.8	114	8.8	1-1	2-0	0-0	3-1	3-1	1L
Mavericks	4	2	0.667	114.3	111.8	2.5	2-1	2-1	1-2	2-2	4-2	3W
Timberwolves	4	2	0.667	121.5	106.7	14.8	2-1	2-1	0-0	1-1	4-2	1W
Cavaliers	3	2	0.6	118	117	1	3-0	0-2	0-0	2-2	3-2	1L
Spurs	3	2	0.6	116.6	110	6.6	1-2	2-0	1-1	3-2	3-2	3W
Raptors	3	2	0.6	116.8	106.2	10.6	2-1	1-1	0-0	3-1	3-2	1L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	119.2	114.5	4.7	1-2	2-1	2-1	3-1	3-3	1W
Hornets	3	3	0.5	97.3	106	-8.7	2-1	1-2	2-2	3-3	3-3	2L
Nuggets	2	2	0.5	110.8	114	-3.2	1-1	1-1	0-1	2-2	2-2	1W
Wizards	3	3	0.5	110.5	109.7	0.8	2-1	1-2	1-1	3-3	3-3	1W
Warriors	2	3	0.4	117.6	119.4	-1.8	0-1	2-2	0-2	2-3	2-3	2W
Magic	2	3	0.4	109.8	118.4	-8.6	0-2	2-1	0-1	2-2	2-3	1W
Pacers	2	4	0.333	116.7	119.8	-3.1	0-2	2-2	0-1	1-3	2-4	3L
Heat	2	4	0.333	118.3	121.5	-3.2	1-3	1-1	1-1	2-2	2-4	2W
Knicks	2	4	0.333	107	107.7	-0.7	1-2	1-2	0-3	2-4	2-4	1L
Suns	1	2	0.333	109.3	123.7	-14.4	1-0	0-2	1-0	1-2	1-2	1L
Clippers	1	4	0.2	105.4	111.8	-6.4	1-1	0-3	1-2	1-4	1-4	4L
Bucks	1	4	0.2	113.4	124.2	-10.8	1-2	0-2	1-1	1-3	1-4	1L
Pelicans	1	4	0.2	119.4	121.6	-2.2	1-2	0-2	0-0	1-3	1-4	1W
Jazz	1	4	0.2	112.4	120.2	-7.8	1-3	0-1	0-0	1-4	1-4	3L
Bulls	1	5	0.167	113.5	129.3	-15.8	0-2	1-3	1-0	1-5	1-5	4L
Nets	0	5	0	110.2	121.2	-11	0-3	0-2	0-1	0-5	0-5	5L
Kings	0	5	0	110.2	126.8	-16.6	0-2	0-3	0-1	0-5	0-5	5L

• 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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