Charlotte Hornets
Basketball NBA Smoothie King Center Tue 4 Nov 20:00
New Orleans Pelicans
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Hornets vs Pelicans

The Charlotte Hornets face the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Tuesday, November 4. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the official starting lineups.

Are Hornets Value for This Game?

We are keeping our prediction nice and simple by heading to the Moneyline. Take an attractive +106 that the Hornets are able to secure a victory over the Pelicans.

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Pelicans 98-94 Win in Previous H2H Matchup

Charlotte Hornets won their previous game, beating Utah Jazz at home. It was a 126-103 win at Spectrum Center. Miles Bridges dropped 29 points, as Kon Knueppel finished with 24 and Moussa Diabate 17.

New Orleans Pelicans have been defeated in their last six games. On the road, they recently suffered a 137-106 loss against Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Offensively, Zion Williamson led the way, scoring 20, while Trey Murphy added 19 and Jeremiah Fears 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Pelicans claim a 98-94 win over the Hornets at Smoothie King Center. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen six Pelicans wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics Hornets 3 4 0.429 121.6 121 0.6 2-2 1-2 1-2 2-3 3-4 1W
Celtics Pelicans 0 6 0 107.7 125.8 -18.1 0-2 0-4 0-2 0-5 0-6 6L
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Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. The Hornets are averaging 112.7 points, 46.0 rebounds, 26.8 assists, 6.9 steals and 4.2 blocks while shooting 45.7% from the field and 79.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 119.6 points and 42.5 rebounds per contest.

Miles Bridges is averaging 15.0 points, Moussa Diabate 5.9 rebounds and LaMelo Ball 5.9 assists, while Kon Knueppel averages 2.2 (43.1%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have lost all of their last 10 contests. Averaging 107.5 points, 42.8 rebounds, 23.5 assists, 8.0 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 42.1% from the field and 74.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 127.8 points and 48.2 rebounds.

Zion Williamson is averaging 11.2 points, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl 4.2 rebounds and Elfrid Payton 4.1 assists, while Jordan Poole has an average of 1.9 (35.8%) 3-pointers made.

Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

Our Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

This NBA contest could go the way of Hornets and they are our pick on the Moneyline. You can land +106 that they beat their opponents and claim a victory.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our basketball predictions.

Key Hornets vs Pelicans stats:

  • Pelicans have lost their last 13 games.
  • Pelicans have lost 17 of their last 20 games.

Hornets Moneyline Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 48.5% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: LaMelo Ball Over 5.5 Rebounds -130 BetMGM logo

LaMelo Ball (Hornets) has had Over 5.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -130 are now available.

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Zion Williamson (Pelicans) has an average of 21.25 points in the past 4 games. We’re expecting him to fall short when it comes to Player Points and there are odds of -118 available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Hornets
Totals Under 234.5
Player Rebounds LaMelo Ball Over 5.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Hornets on the moneyline, along with Under 234.5 and LaMelo Ball (Hornets) to have Over 5.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hornets Hornets logo 116 - 112 Pelicans logo Pelicans

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Hornets to enjoy a 116-112 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the huge odds.

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.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest a Tight Affair

New Orleans Pelicans are on offer at -132 on the Moneyline if you want to back this franchise, with Charlotte Hornets available at +112. The NBA sportsbook traders give the road team a 47% probability of success.

The spread is 2 and the total points line is currently 234.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you want to bet Under 234.5, there are odds of -110.

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

Betting Lines & Odds

LaMelo Ball Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

LaMelo Ball is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -109 that he scores Over 24.5 points or -119 that he goes Under.

Player Points
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 24.5
-109
Under 24.5
-119
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 24.5
-108
Under 24.5
-120
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 20.5
-108
Under 20.5
-120
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 18.5
-116
Under 18.5
-111
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Player Assists
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 8.5
-127
Under 8.5
-102
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
-147
Under 4.5
+114
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Collin Sexton (Hornets)
Over 4.5
-111
Under 4.5
-116
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Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
+106
Under 4.5
-137
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Player Rebounds
Yves Missi (Pelicans)
Over 7.5
-111
Under 7.5
-116
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
-120
Under 6.5
-108
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 6.5
-145
Under 6.5
+111
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Ryan Kalkbrenner (Hornets)
Over 6.5
-141
Under 6.5
+109
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Can Pelicans Stop the Home Slide?

The Pelicans have come up short in five consecutive outings at Smoothie King Center. They have two wins and eight losses in the last 10 home games, scoring 99.60 points per contest and conceding 116.50.

The Hornets own a 1-9 mark in their past 10 games away from home, scoring 105.40 points per contest and conceding 117.80.

The Pelicans defeated the Hornets 98-94 when the teams last met at Smoothie King Center. In their past 7 head-to-head matchups at Smoothie King Center, the Pelicans have recorded four victories, while the Hornets have managed three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O234.5 U234.5
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats 2-8 216.10 99.60 116.50 2 8
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Away Stats 1-9 223.20 105.40 117.80 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O234.5 = Games Over 234.5 Points
  • U234.5 = Games Under 234.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Stats
New Orleans Pelicans logo 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
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game

Team News

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
LaMelo Ball 6 33.33 140 59 23.3 9.8 3.3 7.8 0.2 1.7
Miles Bridges 7 33.09 150 25 21.4 3.6 3.1 6.4 0.3 0.6
Kon Knueppel 7 30.16 98 16 14.0 2.3 3.1 4.9 - 0.6

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Trey Murphy 6 34.75 87 21 14.5 3.5 2.5 6.5 - 1.2
Zion Williamson 5 31.48 112 23 22.4 4.6 - 6.8 0.2 2.0
Jordan Poole 6 30.9 108 18 18.0 3.0 3.2 1.7 0.3 0.3

Injuries & Suspensions

Charlotte Hornets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Brandon Miller
Injured
Josh Green
Injured
Grant Williams
Injured
LaMelo Ball
Injured

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Dejounte Murray
Injured

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.

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

02 Nov NBA
Jazz 103-126 Hornets
01 Nov NBA
Timberwolves 122-105 Hornets
30 Oct NBA
Magic 123-107 Hornets
28 Oct NBA
Hornets 117-144 Heat
26 Oct NBA
Hornets 139-113 Wizards
25 Oct NBA
Hornets 121-125 76ers
22 Oct NBA
Nets 117-136 Hornets
13 Apr NBA
Hornets 86-93 Celtics
11 Apr NBA
Hornets 94-130 Celtics
09 Apr NBA
Hornets 96-126 Raptors

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

02 Nov NBA
Pelicans 106-137 Thunder
31 Oct NBA
Pelicans 124-126 Clippers
29 Oct NBA
Pelicans 88-122 Nuggets
27 Oct NBA
Celtics 122-90 Pelicans
24 Oct NBA
Spurs 120-116 Pelicans
22 Oct NBA
Pelicans 122-128 Grizzlies
13 Apr NBA
Thunder 115-100 Pelicans
11 Apr NBA
Heat 153-104 Pelicans
10 Apr NBA
Pelicans 111-136 Bucks
08 Apr NBA
Pelicans 114-119 Nets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
76ers 5 1 0.833 125.7 118.2 7.5 2-1 3-0 2-1 5-1 5-1 1W
Knicks 4 3 0.571 116.3 113.6 2.7 4-0 0-3 1-0 4-3 4-3 2W
Raptors 3 4 0.429 119.4 120.6 -1.2 1-2 2-2 0-0 2-1 3-4 2W
Celtics 3 5 0.375 110.5 109.6 0.9 1-3 2-2 1-2 2-3 3-5 2L
Nets 0 7 0 111.9 127.6 -15.7 0-4 0-3 0-1 0-4 0-7 7L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 5 1 0.833 121.7 116.3 5.4 4-0 1-1 1-0 4-1 5-1 1L
Bucks 5 2 0.714 122.7 117.9 4.8 3-1 2-1 1-1 4-1 5-2 1W
Pistons 5 2 0.714 115.9 112.4 3.5 3-1 2-1 0-2 2-2 5-2 3W
Cavaliers 4 3 0.571 114.1 113.9 0.2 2-1 2-2 2-0 4-3 4-3 1W
Pacers 1 6 0.143 112.9 120.6 -7.7 1-3 0-3 0-1 0-2 1-6 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 4 3 0.571 123.9 117 6.9 2-0 2-3 1-1 2-1 4-3 1W
Hawks 3 4 0.429 115.1 118.1 -3 0-2 3-2 1-0 3-3 3-4 1L
Magic 3 4 0.429 116.9 116.3 0.6 1-2 2-2 3-1 3-4 3-4 2W
Hornets 3 4 0.429 121.6 121 0.6 2-2 1-2 1-2 2-3 3-4 1W
Wizards 1 6 0.143 112.6 127 -14.4 0-3 1-3 0-2 0-5 1-6 5L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 7 0 1 122.1 109.7 12.4 4-0 3-0 0-0 4-0 7-0 7W
Nuggets 4 2 0.667 125 113.8 11.2 3-0 1-2 1-1 4-2 4-2 1W
Timberwolves 4 3 0.571 116.9 115.6 1.3 1-2 3-1 1-1 1-3 4-3 2W
Trail Blazers 4 3 0.571 120.3 117.6 2.7 2-2 2-1 2-1 4-3 4-3 1L
Jazz 3 4 0.429 115.6 118.6 -3 2-1 1-3 0-1 2-3 3-4 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 6 2 0.75 119.8 116.6 3.2 2-2 4-0 1-1 5-2 6-2 4W
Warriors 4 3 0.571 117.6 115.7 1.9 3-0 1-3 2-0 4-1 4-3 2L
Clippers 3 3 0.5 112.5 113.3 -0.8 3-1 0-2 1-1 3-2 3-3 1L
Suns 3 4 0.429 118.3 120.6 -2.3 3-1 0-3 1-1 3-4 3-4 2W
Kings 2 5 0.286 116.3 121 -4.7 1-1 1-4 0-2 1-4 2-5 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 5 1 0.833 118.2 108.2 10 3-0 2-1 2-0 2-1 5-1 1L
Rockets 4 2 0.667 124.8 112.2 12.6 2-1 2-1 1-0 1-1 4-2 4W
Grizzlies 3 5 0.375 115.5 120.4 -4.9 2-3 1-2 1-0 2-2 3-5 3L
Mavericks 2 5 0.286 107.3 115.6 -8.3 2-3 0-2 0-2 0-3 2-5 2L
Pelicans 0 6 0 107.7 125.8 -18.1 0-2 0-4 0-2 0-5 0-6 6L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
76ers 5 1 0.833 125.7 118.2 7.5 2-1 3-0 2-1 5-1 5-1 1W
Bulls 5 1 0.833 121.7 116.3 5.4 4-0 1-1 1-0 4-1 5-1 1L
Bucks 5 2 0.714 122.7 117.9 4.8 3-1 2-1 1-1 4-1 5-2 1W
Pistons 5 2 0.714 115.9 112.4 3.5 3-1 2-1 0-2 2-2 5-2 3W
Heat 4 3 0.571 123.9 117 6.9 2-0 2-3 1-1 2-1 4-3 1W
Knicks 4 3 0.571 116.3 113.6 2.7 4-0 0-3 1-0 4-3 4-3 2W
Cavaliers 4 3 0.571 114.1 113.9 0.2 2-1 2-2 2-0 4-3 4-3 1W
Raptors 3 4 0.429 119.4 120.6 -1.2 1-2 2-2 0-0 2-1 3-4 2W
Hawks 3 4 0.429 115.1 118.1 -3 0-2 3-2 1-0 3-3 3-4 1L
Magic 3 4 0.429 116.9 116.3 0.6 1-2 2-2 3-1 3-4 3-4 2W
Hornets 3 4 0.429 121.6 121 0.6 2-2 1-2 1-2 2-3 3-4 1W
Celtics 3 5 0.375 110.5 109.6 0.9 1-3 2-2 1-2 2-3 3-5 2L
Pacers 1 6 0.143 112.9 120.6 -7.7 1-3 0-3 0-1 0-2 1-6 1L
Wizards 1 6 0.143 112.6 127 -14.4 0-3 1-3 0-2 0-5 1-6 5L
Nets 0 7 0 111.9 127.6 -15.7 0-4 0-3 0-1 0-4 0-7 7L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 7 0 1 122.1 109.7 12.4 4-0 3-0 0-0 4-0 7-0 7W
Spurs 5 1 0.833 118.2 108.2 10 3-0 2-1 2-0 2-1 5-1 1L
Lakers 6 2 0.75 119.8 116.6 3.2 2-2 4-0 1-1 5-2 6-2 4W
Nuggets 4 2 0.667 125 113.8 11.2 3-0 1-2 1-1 4-2 4-2 1W
Rockets 4 2 0.667 124.8 112.2 12.6 2-1 2-1 1-0 1-1 4-2 4W
Timberwolves 4 3 0.571 116.9 115.6 1.3 1-2 3-1 1-1 1-3 4-3 2W
Trail Blazers 4 3 0.571 120.3 117.6 2.7 2-2 2-1 2-1 4-3 4-3 1L
Warriors 4 3 0.571 117.6 115.7 1.9 3-0 1-3 2-0 4-1 4-3 2L
Clippers 3 3 0.5 112.5 113.3 -0.8 3-1 0-2 1-1 3-2 3-3 1L
Suns 3 4 0.429 118.3 120.6 -2.3 3-1 0-3 1-1 3-4 3-4 2W
Jazz 3 4 0.429 115.6 118.6 -3 2-1 1-3 0-1 2-3 3-4 1W
Grizzlies 3 5 0.375 115.5 120.4 -4.9 2-3 1-2 1-0 2-2 3-5 3L
Kings 2 5 0.286 116.3 121 -4.7 1-1 1-4 0-2 1-4 2-5 1L
Mavericks 2 5 0.286 107.3 115.6 -8.3 2-3 0-2 0-2 0-3 2-5 2L
Pelicans 0 6 0 107.7 125.8 -18.1 0-2 0-4 0-2 0-5 0-6 6L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 7 0 1 122.1 109.7 12.4 4-0 3-0 0-0 4-0 7-0 7W
Bulls 5 1 0.833 121.7 116.3 5.4 4-0 1-1 1-0 4-1 5-1 1L
76ers 5 1 0.833 125.7 118.2 7.5 2-1 3-0 2-1 5-1 5-1 1W
Spurs 5 1 0.833 118.2 108.2 10 3-0 2-1 2-0 2-1 5-1 1L
Lakers 6 2 0.75 119.8 116.6 3.2 2-2 4-0 1-1 5-2 6-2 4W
Pistons 5 2 0.714 115.9 112.4 3.5 3-1 2-1 0-2 2-2 5-2 3W
Bucks 5 2 0.714 122.7 117.9 4.8 3-1 2-1 1-1 4-1 5-2 1W
Nuggets 4 2 0.667 125 113.8 11.2 3-0 1-2 1-1 4-2 4-2 1W
Rockets 4 2 0.667 124.8 112.2 12.6 2-1 2-1 1-0 1-1 4-2 4W
Cavaliers 4 3 0.571 114.1 113.9 0.2 2-1 2-2 2-0 4-3 4-3 1W
Warriors 4 3 0.571 117.6 115.7 1.9 3-0 1-3 2-0 4-1 4-3 2L
Heat 4 3 0.571 123.9 117 6.9 2-0 2-3 1-1 2-1 4-3 1W
Timberwolves 4 3 0.571 116.9 115.6 1.3 1-2 3-1 1-1 1-3 4-3 2W
Knicks 4 3 0.571 116.3 113.6 2.7 4-0 0-3 1-0 4-3 4-3 2W
Trail Blazers 4 3 0.571 120.3 117.6 2.7 2-2 2-1 2-1 4-3 4-3 1L
Clippers 3 3 0.5 112.5 113.3 -0.8 3-1 0-2 1-1 3-2 3-3 1L
Hawks 3 4 0.429 115.1 118.1 -3 0-2 3-2 1-0 3-3 3-4 1L
Hornets 3 4 0.429 121.6 121 0.6 2-2 1-2 1-2 2-3 3-4 1W
Magic 3 4 0.429 116.9 116.3 0.6 1-2 2-2 3-1 3-4 3-4 2W
Suns 3 4 0.429 118.3 120.6 -2.3 3-1 0-3 1-1 3-4 3-4 2W
Raptors 3 4 0.429 119.4 120.6 -1.2 1-2 2-2 0-0 2-1 3-4 2W
Jazz 3 4 0.429 115.6 118.6 -3 2-1 1-3 0-1 2-3 3-4 1W
Celtics 3 5 0.375 110.5 109.6 0.9 1-3 2-2 1-2 2-3 3-5 2L
Grizzlies 3 5 0.375 115.5 120.4 -4.9 2-3 1-2 1-0 2-2 3-5 3L
Mavericks 2 5 0.286 107.3 115.6 -8.3 2-3 0-2 0-2 0-3 2-5 2L
Kings 2 5 0.286 116.3 121 -4.7 1-1 1-4 0-2 1-4 2-5 1L
Pacers 1 6 0.143 112.9 120.6 -7.7 1-3 0-3 0-1 0-2 1-6 1L
Wizards 1 6 0.143 112.6 127 -14.4 0-3 1-3 0-2 0-5 1-6 5L
Nets 0 7 0 111.9 127.6 -15.7 0-4 0-3 0-1 0-4 0-7 7L
Pelicans 0 6 0 107.7 125.8 -18.1 0-2 0-4 0-2 0-5 0-6 6L
  • 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