Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Sunday

We’re expecting Over 216 points to be scored by the Hornets and the Pelicans combined. There’s an attractive -110 for our prediction and we’re anticipating that the scoreboard will tick over.

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.

Head-to-Head Statistics

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
Hornets	7	18	0.28	114.7	118.7	-4	5-8	2-10	1-4	6-12	3-7	2L
Pelicans	4	22	0.154	114.2	123.5	-9.3	3-12	1-10	1-6	2-19	2-8	1W

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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.

Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

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 -110.

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.

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.

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.

Our Game Prediction

Over 216 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jose Alvarado Under 12.5 Points -128

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans) has had Under 12.5 points in 9 of the past 10 games. We are therefore keen to back the -128 that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.

Latest Jose Alvarado Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 13.5

-118

Under 13.5

-114

Assists

Over 5.5

-118

Under 5.5

-112

Rebounds

Over 2.5

-152

Under 2.5

+114

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Jordan Hawkins Under 1.5 Assists -127

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 -127.

Latest Jordan Hawkins Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 14.5

-125

Under 14.5

-108

Assists

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-127

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-112

Under 3.5

-120

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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 above betting predictions.

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean New Orleans Pelicans are -147 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 +124.

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 -110.

If you’re keen on the Pelicans reaching 20 points before their opponents, the favorites are -130 to oblige. Conversely, the Hornets can be backed at -100 to make this total first.

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Moneyline

Hornets

+124

Pelicans

-147

Point Spread

Hornets +3

-112

Pelicans -3

-108

Total Points

Under 212.5

-110

Over 212.5

-110

Miles Bridges is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -127 to score Over 23.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -105.

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Over 23.5

-127

Under 23.5

-105

Nick Smith Jr (Hornets)

Over 15.5

-114

Under 15.5

-118

Jordan Hawkins (Pelicans)

Over 14.5

-125

Under 14.5

-108

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)

Over 13.5

-118

Under 13.5

-114

Kelly Olynyk (Pelicans)

Over 13.5

-114

Under 13.5

-118

Bruce Brown Jr (Pelicans)

Over 13.5

-114

Under 13.5

-118

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 11.5

-118

Under 11.5

-114

Jusuf Nurkic (Hornets)

Over 10.5

-110

Under 10.5

-120

DaQuan Jeffries (Hornets)

Over 9.5

-130

Under 9.5

-103

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

-118

Under 5.5

-112

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Over 4.5

-141

Under 4.5

+107

Kelly Olynyk (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

+107

Under 4.5

-143

Nick Smith Jr (Hornets)

Over 3.5

+112

Under 3.5

-149

Jusuf Nurkic (Hornets)

Over 3.5

-154

Under 3.5

+115

Bruce Brown Jr (Pelicans)

Over 2.5

-133

Under 2.5

-100

Jordan Hawkins (Pelicans)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-127

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 8.5

-130

Under 8.5

-103

Jusuf Nurkic (Hornets)

Over 8.5

-132

Under 8.5

-100

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Over 6.5

-139

Under 6.5

+105

Kelly Olynyk (Pelicans)

Over 6.5

+110

Under 6.5

-147

Bruce Brown Jr (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

-135

Under 4.5

+102

Jordan Hawkins (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

-112

Under 3.5

-120

DaQuan Jeffries (Hornets)

Over 3.5

+128

Under 3.5

-175

Nick Smith Jr (Hornets)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-112

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)

Over 2.5

-152

Under 2.5

+114

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Charlotte Hornets Stats

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 232.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 223.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 234.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 234.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.70 pts and allowed 119.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 105.40 pts and allowed 117.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 235.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 216.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 234.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 234.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 107.50 pts and allowed 127.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 99.60 pts and allowed 116.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.60 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.50 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.00 (78.95%)
• Rebounds: Total 46, Offensive 11.30, Defensive 34.70
• Assists: 26.80
• Blocks: 4.20
• Steals: 6.90
• Turnovers : 16.30
• Personal Fouls: 19.10

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.30 (50%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.40 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.60 (77.23%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.8, Offensive 11.40, Defensive 35.40
• Assists: 25.00
• Blocks: 3.80
• Steals: 7.70
• Turnovers : 16.50
• Personal Fouls: 16.20

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.50 (48%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.80 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.70 (74.46%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.8, Offensive 12.80, Defensive 30.00
• Assists: 23.50
• Blocks: 2.90
• Steals: 8.00
• Turnovers : 14.30
• Personal Fouls: 19.90

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.60 (47%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 9.50 (30%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.50 (76.09%)
• Rebounds: Total 45, Offensive 12.40, Defensive 32.60
• Assists: 24.60
• Blocks: 4.30
• Steals: 6.90
• Turnovers : 14.00
• Personal Fouls: 17.70

Injuries & Suspensions

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
Knicks	18	7	0.72	121	112.2	8.8	13-1	5-6	5-1	14-7	9-1	5W
Celtics	15	10	0.6	116.6	110.8	5.8	8-4	7-6	4-4	11-7	7-3	1L
76ers	14	10	0.583	116.8	115.7	1.1	8-7	6-3	5-2	12-9	6-4	1W
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
Nets	6	18	0.25	109.5	117.3	-7.8	2-10	4-8	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	20	5	0.8	119.6	113.3	6.3	12-2	8-3	5-3	15-5	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	15	11	0.577	119	115.8	3.2	9-6	6-5	6-0	12-8	5-5	1W
Bucks	11	15	0.423	115.1	117.3	-2.2	8-7	3-8	3-4	9-11	3-7	1W
Bulls	10	14	0.417	117.8	122.7	-4.9	6-5	4-9	1-5	7-10	2-8	1W
Pacers	6	19	0.24	111	118.7	-7.7	5-8	1-11	2-5	4-10	4-6	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	15	11	0.577	117.9	114.1	3.8	10-5	5-6	5-2	12-9	6-4	1L
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
Hawks	14	12	0.538	117.9	117.5	0.4	4-6	10-6	4-1	8-8	5-5	1L
Hornets	7	18	0.28	114.7	118.7	-4	5-8	2-10	1-4	6-12	3-7	2L
Wizards	3	20	0.13	113	128.3	-15.3	2-9	1-11	1-3	2-16	2-8	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	2	0.923	123	106.3	16.7	12-1	12-1	5-1	20-2	9-1	1L
Nuggets	18	6	0.75	125.5	115.9	9.6	6-4	12-2	2-1	13-5	7-3	4W
Timberwolves	16	9	0.64	119.9	115	4.9	8-4	8-5	3-3	11-8	6-4	1W
Jazz	9	15	0.375	118.1	125.8	-7.7	6-7	3-8	0-5	5-11	4-6	1W
Trail Blazers	9	16	0.36	117.5	121.5	-4	3-6	6-10	3-3	7-11	3-7	3L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Suns	14	11	0.56	114.8	114.4	0.4	8-4	6-7	5-2	13-10	5-5	1L
Warriors	13	13	0.5	113.7	112.3	1.4	7-4	6-9	3-1	10-8	4-6	1L
Kings	6	19	0.24	111.2	122.6	-11.4	3-8	3-11	1-3	4-16	3-7	2L
Clippers	6	19	0.24	111.6	116.7	-5.1	3-7	3-12	1-4	4-12	2-8	3L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	16	6	0.727	120.6	110.4	10.2	8-2	8-4	2-2	9-5	7-3	1W
Spurs	18	7	0.72	119.7	115.1	4.6	9-2	9-5	7-0	12-6	7-3	3W
Grizzlies	11	14	0.44	114.1	115.9	-1.8	6-7	5-7	4-3	10-8	7-3	1L
Mavericks	10	16	0.385	112.1	115.9	-3.8	7-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	6-4	2W
Pelicans	4	22	0.154	114.2	123.5	-9.3	3-12	1-10	1-6	2-19	2-8	1W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	20	5	0.8	119.6	113.3	6.3	12-2	8-3	5-3	15-5	7-3	3W
Knicks	18	7	0.72	121	112.2	8.8	13-1	5-6	5-1	14-7	9-1	5W
Celtics	15	10	0.6	116.6	110.8	5.8	8-4	7-6	4-4	11-7	7-3	1L
76ers	14	10	0.583	116.8	115.7	1.1	8-7	6-3	5-2	12-9	6-4	1W
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
Cavaliers	15	11	0.577	119	115.8	3.2	9-6	6-5	6-0	12-8	5-5	1W
Magic	15	11	0.577	117.9	114.1	3.8	10-5	5-6	5-2	12-9	6-4	1L
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
Hawks	14	12	0.538	117.9	117.5	0.4	4-6	10-6	4-1	8-8	5-5	1L
Bucks	11	15	0.423	115.1	117.3	-2.2	8-7	3-8	3-4	9-11	3-7	1W
Bulls	10	14	0.417	117.8	122.7	-4.9	6-5	4-9	1-5	7-10	2-8	1W
Hornets	7	18	0.28	114.7	118.7	-4	5-8	2-10	1-4	6-12	3-7	2L
Nets	6	18	0.25	109.5	117.3	-7.8	2-10	4-8	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L
Pacers	6	19	0.24	111	118.7	-7.7	5-8	1-11	2-5	4-10	4-6	1L
Wizards	3	20	0.13	113	128.3	-15.3	2-9	1-11	1-3	2-16	2-8	4L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	2	0.923	123	106.3	16.7	12-1	12-1	5-1	20-2	9-1	1L
Nuggets	18	6	0.75	125.5	115.9	9.6	6-4	12-2	2-1	13-5	7-3	4W
Rockets	16	6	0.727	120.6	110.4	10.2	8-2	8-4	2-2	9-5	7-3	1W
Spurs	18	7	0.72	119.7	115.1	4.6	9-2	9-5	7-0	12-6	7-3	3W
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	16	9	0.64	119.9	115	4.9	8-4	8-5	3-3	11-8	6-4	1W
Suns	14	11	0.56	114.8	114.4	0.4	8-4	6-7	5-2	13-10	5-5	1L
Warriors	13	13	0.5	113.7	112.3	1.4	7-4	6-9	3-1	10-8	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	11	14	0.44	114.1	115.9	-1.8	6-7	5-7	4-3	10-8	7-3	1L
Mavericks	10	16	0.385	112.1	115.9	-3.8	7-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	6-4	2W
Jazz	9	15	0.375	118.1	125.8	-7.7	6-7	3-8	0-5	5-11	4-6	1W
Trail Blazers	9	16	0.36	117.5	121.5	-4	3-6	6-10	3-3	7-11	3-7	3L
Kings	6	19	0.24	111.2	122.6	-11.4	3-8	3-11	1-3	4-16	3-7	2L
Clippers	6	19	0.24	111.6	116.7	-5.1	3-7	3-12	1-4	4-12	2-8	3L
Pelicans	4	22	0.154	114.2	123.5	-9.3	3-12	1-10	1-6	2-19	2-8	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	2	0.923	123	106.3	16.7	12-1	12-1	5-1	20-2	9-1	1L
Pistons	20	5	0.8	119.6	113.3	6.3	12-2	8-3	5-3	15-5	7-3	3W
Nuggets	18	6	0.75	125.5	115.9	9.6	6-4	12-2	2-1	13-5	7-3	4W
Rockets	16	6	0.727	120.6	110.4	10.2	8-2	8-4	2-2	9-5	7-3	1W
Knicks	18	7	0.72	121	112.2	8.8	13-1	5-6	5-1	14-7	9-1	5W
Spurs	18	7	0.72	119.7	115.1	4.6	9-2	9-5	7-0	12-6	7-3	3W
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	16	9	0.64	119.9	115	4.9	8-4	8-5	3-3	11-8	6-4	1W
Celtics	15	10	0.6	116.6	110.8	5.8	8-4	7-6	4-4	11-7	7-3	1L
76ers	14	10	0.583	116.8	115.7	1.1	8-7	6-3	5-2	12-9	6-4	1W
Cavaliers	15	11	0.577	119	115.8	3.2	9-6	6-5	6-0	12-8	5-5	1W
Magic	15	11	0.577	117.9	114.1	3.8	10-5	5-6	5-2	12-9	6-4	1L
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
Suns	14	11	0.56	114.8	114.4	0.4	8-4	6-7	5-2	13-10	5-5	1L
Hawks	14	12	0.538	117.9	117.5	0.4	4-6	10-6	4-1	8-8	5-5	1L
Warriors	13	13	0.5	113.7	112.3	1.4	7-4	6-9	3-1	10-8	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	11	14	0.44	114.1	115.9	-1.8	6-7	5-7	4-3	10-8	7-3	1L
Bucks	11	15	0.423	115.1	117.3	-2.2	8-7	3-8	3-4	9-11	3-7	1W
Bulls	10	14	0.417	117.8	122.7	-4.9	6-5	4-9	1-5	7-10	2-8	1W
Mavericks	10	16	0.385	112.1	115.9	-3.8	7-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	6-4	2W
Jazz	9	15	0.375	118.1	125.8	-7.7	6-7	3-8	0-5	5-11	4-6	1W
Trail Blazers	9	16	0.36	117.5	121.5	-4	3-6	6-10	3-3	7-11	3-7	3L
Hornets	7	18	0.28	114.7	118.7	-4	5-8	2-10	1-4	6-12	3-7	2L
Nets	6	18	0.25	109.5	117.3	-7.8	2-10	4-8	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L
Pacers	6	19	0.24	111	118.7	-7.7	5-8	1-11	2-5	4-10	4-6	1L
Clippers	6	19	0.24	111.6	116.7	-5.1	3-7	3-12	1-4	4-12	2-8	3L
Kings	6	19	0.24	111.2	122.6	-11.4	3-8	3-11	1-3	4-16	3-7	2L
Pelicans	4	22	0.154	114.2	123.5	-9.3	3-12	1-10	1-6	2-19	2-8	1W
Wizards	3	20	0.13	113	128.3	-15.3	2-9	1-11	1-3	2-16	2-8	4L

• 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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