New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Jan 2025

Pelicans to Overpower Hornets

Our betting prediction is for the Pelicans to cover the appealing -3.5 line when playing the Hornets. They should be able to win by a more comfortable margin and odds of -108 are available on the spread.

Pelicans Won 132-112 in Teams’ Last Matchup

New Orleans Pelicans suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 139-126 scoreline occurred on the road at FedExForum against Memphis Grizzlies. Dejounte Murray scored 26 points, with CJ McCollum getting 22 and Trey Murphy 22.

Charlotte Hornets have lost in back-to-back outings. In a recent home game at Spectrum Center, they were turned over 102-97 by Portland Trail Blazers. Nick Smith Jr. bagged 17 points, Josh Okogie had 16 points and 10 rebounds, with Mark Williams recording 15 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Pelicans and the Hornets saw the former win. It was a 132-112 scoreline at Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans have triumphed in their previous four meetings against the Hornets. On the head-to-head front, it has been 6 wins out of 10.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hornets	2	1	0.667	132	118.3	13.7	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1W
Pelicans	0	2	0	119	124	-5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L

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6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Pelicans are averaging 117.2 points, 45.3 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 9.4 steals and 5.9 blocks while shooting 45.1% from the field and 75.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 116.6 points and 48.8 rebounds per matchup.

CJ McCollum is averaging 21.6 points and 3.4 (40.0%) 3-pointers made, while Dejounte Murray averages 6.8 rebounds and 7.5 assists.

The Hornets have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 110.4 points, 47.7 rebounds, 24.8 assists, 8.7 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 43.6% from the field and 77.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 112.6 points and 45.5 rebounds.

Mark Williams is averaging 19.8 points and 11.9 rebounds, LaMelo Ball 5.5 assists and Miles Bridges 2.3 (35.9%) 3-pointers.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Yves Missi, Jordan Hawkins, Trey Murphy.

Charlotte Hornets lineup: Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball, Nick Smith Jr., Josh Green, Taj Gibson.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks

There’s a case for backing Pelicans against the spread in this NBA contest. The line looks attractive considering you can get odds of -108 when it comes to the favorites at -3.5.

We take note of any injuries affecting each franchise before going ahead with our NBA predictions. The form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the basketball action.

Key Pelicans vs Hornets stats:

• The -3.5 line has been covered by Pelicans in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hornets in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hornets in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hornets in 2 consecutive games.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hornets in 4 consecutive games against Pelicans.

Pelicans -3.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 51.8% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our team of cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

There are several alternatives to the spread and we particularly like the Winning Margin lines. It’s great whether you’re expecting things to be close or comprehensive.

Best Bet

Pelicans -3.5 @ -108 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: LaMelo Ball Under 30.5 Points -106

LaMelo Ball (Hornets) has scored an average of 24.5 points in the past 4 games. We are therefore keen to back the -106 that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.

Latest LaMelo Ball Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 30.5

-125

Under 30.5

-106

Assists

Over 8.5

-103

Under 8.5

-130

Rebounds

Over 5.5

-141

Under 5.5

+106

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Mark Williams Over 1.5 Assists -200

Mark Williams (Hornets) has racked up Over 1.5 assists in 5 of the past 5 games. We can therefore place a Player Assists bet at -200 with confidence, with our pick expected to cover the line.

Latest Mark Williams Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 19.5

-106

Under 19.5

-125

Assists

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Rebounds

Over 13.5

+108

Under 13.5

-143

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans 115 - 109 Hornets

For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, the Pelicans can be backed to win 115-109 at massive betting odds.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets 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.

Books Giving Pelicans Plenty of Respect

With the sportsbooks giving them a 56% probability of winning this NBA game, New Orleans Pelicans might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -127 Moneyline betting odds. At +108, Charlotte Hornets are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is 2 and the total points line is currently 230.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to bet Under 230.5, there are odds of -110.

Wagering on the Race to 20 Points allows bettors to back favorites Hornets at -115. On the flip side, the Pelicans are -115 should you think they’ll get to this total first.

Basketball bettors are spoilt for choice thanks to the wide range of game lines and team props which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value wagers.

Moneyline

Pelicans

-127

Hornets

+108

Point Spread

Pelicans -2

-108

Hornets +2

-112

Total Points

Under 230.5

-110

Over 230.5

-110

LaMelo Ball Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

In terms of scoring most points, favorite LaMelo Ball is available at -125 to rack up Over 30.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -106 is available.

LaMelo Ball (Hornets)

Over 30.5

-125

Under 30.5

-106

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 22.5

-108

Under 22.5

-122

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Over 22.5

-108

Under 22.5

-123

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 21.5

-114

Under 21.5

-118

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 21.5

-114

Under 21.5

-118

Mark Williams (Hornets)

Over 19.5

-106

Under 19.5

-125

Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)

Over 17.5

-103

Under 17.5

-130

Nick Smith Jr (Hornets)

Over 13.5

-120

Under 13.5

-112

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 8.5

-104

Under 8.5

-128

Josh Green (Hornets)

Over 7.5

-123

Under 7.5

-108

LaMelo Ball (Hornets)

Over 8.5

-103

Under 8.5

-130

Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)

Over 7.5

+108

Under 7.5

-143

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

-118

Under 5.5

-114

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

-104

Under 4.5

-128

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-120

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Over 3.5

-161

Under 3.5

+120

Nick Smith Jr (Hornets)

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

+123

Mark Williams (Hornets)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-164

Josh Green (Hornets)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-154

Mark Williams (Hornets)

Over 13.5

+108

Under 13.5

-143

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 8.5

-114

Under 8.5

-118

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Over 7.5

-149

Under 7.5

+112

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 6.5

-108

Under 6.5

-122

Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)

Over 6.5

+108

Under 6.5

-143

LaMelo Ball (Hornets)

Over 5.5

-141

Under 5.5

+106

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

-114

Under 5.5

-118

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

-133

Under 3.5

-100

Nick Smith Jr (Hornets)

Over 3.5

-123

Under 3.5

-108

Josh Green (Hornets)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-154

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Charlotte Hornets Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 233.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 235.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 227.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 227.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.20 pts and allowed 116.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 115.00 pts and allowed 120.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 223.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 214.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 227.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 227.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 110.40 pts and allowed 112.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 104.30 pts and allowed 110.00 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.90 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.50 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.90 (75.9%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.3, Offensive 12.30, Defensive 33.00
• Assists: 27.10
• Blocks: 5.90
• Steals: 9.40
• Turnovers : 12.10
• Personal Fouls: 17.20

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.50 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.90 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.30 (76.89%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.7, Offensive 11.30, Defensive 30.40
• Assists: 25.80
• Blocks: 5.30
• Steals: 8.40
• Turnovers : 11.80
• Personal Fouls: 16.60

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.40 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.40 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.40 (77.64%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.7, Offensive 13.40, Defensive 34.30
• Assists: 24.80
• Blocks: 4.80
• Steals: 8.70
• Turnovers : 14.80
• Personal Fouls: 17.90

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.20 (48%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.40 (32%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.70 (79.91%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.5, Offensive 13.30, Defensive 33.20
• Assists: 23.20
• Blocks: 5.70
• Steals: 8.90
• Turnovers : 14.20
• Personal Fouls: 20.80

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Charlotte Hornets Confirmed Lineup

0 Miles Bridges

1 LaMelo Ball

8 Nick Smith Jr.

10 Josh Green

67 Taj Gibson

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

1 Zion Williamson

3 CJ McCollum

21 Yves Missi

24 Jordan Hawkins

25 Trey Murphy

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	2	0	1	121	118.5	2.5	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Knicks	2	1	0.667	110.3	107	3.3	2-0	0-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Raptors	1	2	0.333	127.7	126.3	1.4	0-1	1-1	0-0	1-1	1-2	2L
Celtics	0	3	0	108	113.7	-5.7	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-3	0-3	3L
Nets	0	3	0	116	128.3	-12.3	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-2	0-3	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	2	0	1	112.5	104.5	8	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Bucks	2	1	0.667	122.7	118	4.7	1-0	1-1	0-1	2-1	2-1	1L
Cavaliers	2	1	0.667	120	118.7	1.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	2W
Pistons	2	1	0.667	115	113	2	1-0	1-1	0-1	1-1	2-1	2W
Pacers	0	3	0	116	127.7	-11.7	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-0	0-3	3L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hornets	2	1	0.667	132	118.3	13.7	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1W
Heat	2	1	0.667	127.3	115.3	12	1-0	1-1	0-1	1-1	2-1	2W
Magic	1	2	0.333	110	114	-4	1-2	0-0	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L
Wizards	1	2	0.333	116.7	126.3	-9.6	0-1	1-1	0-1	0-2	1-2	1L
Hawks	1	2	0.333	109.7	120.7	-11	0-2	1-0	1-0	1-1	1-2	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	3	0	1	127.7	119.7	8	1-0	2-0	0-0	1-0	3-0	3W
Timberwolves	2	1	0.667	114	117.3	-3.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	2-1	1W
Jazz	1	1	0.5	116.5	106.5	10	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Trail Blazers	1	2	0.333	120	117	3	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-2	1-2	1L
Nuggets	1	1	0.5	132	124	8	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Kings	1	2	0.333	113.7	117	-3.3	1-1	0-1	0-2	1-2	1-2	1L
Warriors	2	1	0.667	125	126.3	-1.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Lakers	2	1	0.667	121.3	116.3	5	1-1	1-0	1-1	2-1	2-1	2W
Clippers	2	1	0.667	117	112.7	4.3	2-0	0-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	2W
Suns	1	2	0.333	111	126	-15	1-0	0-2	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	3	0	1	121	105	16	1-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	3-0	3W
Grizzlies	2	1	0.667	123.3	123.7	-0.4	2-1	0-0	1-0	1-0	2-1	1W
Mavericks	1	2	0.333	112.7	123.7	-11	1-2	0-0	0-1	0-1	1-2	1W
Pelicans	0	2	0	119	124	-5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L
Rockets	0	2	0	117.5	120	-2.5	0-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	2	1	0.667	110.3	107	3.3	2-0	0-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Bulls	2	0	1	112.5	104.5	8	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Bucks	2	1	0.667	122.7	118	4.7	1-0	1-1	0-1	2-1	2-1	1L
76ers	2	0	1	121	118.5	2.5	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Heat	2	1	0.667	127.3	115.3	12	1-0	1-1	0-1	1-1	2-1	2W
Hornets	2	1	0.667	132	118.3	13.7	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1W
Raptors	1	2	0.333	127.7	126.3	1.4	0-1	1-1	0-0	1-1	1-2	2L
Cavaliers	2	1	0.667	120	118.7	1.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	2W
Pistons	2	1	0.667	115	113	2	1-0	1-1	0-1	1-1	2-1	2W
Hawks	1	2	0.333	109.7	120.7	-11	0-2	1-0	1-0	1-1	1-2	1L
Magic	1	2	0.333	110	114	-4	1-2	0-0	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L
Wizards	1	2	0.333	116.7	126.3	-9.6	0-1	1-1	0-1	0-2	1-2	1L
Celtics	0	3	0	108	113.7	-5.7	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-3	0-3	3L
Nets	0	3	0	116	128.3	-12.3	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-2	0-3	3L
Pacers	0	3	0	116	127.7	-11.7	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-0	0-3	3L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	3	0	1	127.7	119.7	8	1-0	2-0	0-0	1-0	3-0	3W
Spurs	3	0	1	121	105	16	1-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	3-0	3W
Grizzlies	2	1	0.667	123.3	123.7	-0.4	2-1	0-0	1-0	1-0	2-1	1W
Kings	1	2	0.333	113.7	117	-3.3	1-1	0-1	0-2	1-2	1-2	1L
Warriors	2	1	0.667	125	126.3	-1.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Lakers	2	1	0.667	121.3	116.3	5	1-1	1-0	1-1	2-1	2-1	2W
Timberwolves	2	1	0.667	114	117.3	-3.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	2-1	1W
Jazz	1	1	0.5	116.5	106.5	10	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Trail Blazers	1	2	0.333	120	117	3	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-2	1-2	1L
Clippers	2	1	0.667	117	112.7	4.3	2-0	0-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	2W
Nuggets	1	1	0.5	132	124	8	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Suns	1	2	0.333	111	126	-15	1-0	0-2	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L
Mavericks	1	2	0.333	112.7	123.7	-11	1-2	0-0	0-1	0-1	1-2	1W
Pelicans	0	2	0	119	124	-5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L
Rockets	0	2	0	117.5	120	-2.5	0-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	2	0	1	112.5	104.5	8	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Thunder	3	0	1	127.7	119.7	8	1-0	2-0	0-0	1-0	3-0	3W
76ers	2	0	1	121	118.5	2.5	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Spurs	3	0	1	121	105	16	1-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	3-0	3W
Hornets	2	1	0.667	132	118.3	13.7	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1W
Cavaliers	2	1	0.667	120	118.7	1.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	2W
Pistons	2	1	0.667	115	113	2	1-0	1-1	0-1	1-1	2-1	2W
Warriors	2	1	0.667	125	126.3	-1.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Clippers	2	1	0.667	117	112.7	4.3	2-0	0-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	2W
Lakers	2	1	0.667	121.3	116.3	5	1-1	1-0	1-1	2-1	2-1	2W
Grizzlies	2	1	0.667	123.3	123.7	-0.4	2-1	0-0	1-0	1-0	2-1	1W
Heat	2	1	0.667	127.3	115.3	12	1-0	1-1	0-1	1-1	2-1	2W
Bucks	2	1	0.667	122.7	118	4.7	1-0	1-1	0-1	2-1	2-1	1L
Timberwolves	2	1	0.667	114	117.3	-3.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	2-1	1W
Knicks	2	1	0.667	110.3	107	3.3	2-0	0-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Nuggets	1	1	0.5	132	124	8	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Jazz	1	1	0.5	116.5	106.5	10	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Hawks	1	2	0.333	109.7	120.7	-11	0-2	1-0	1-0	1-1	1-2	1L
Mavericks	1	2	0.333	112.7	123.7	-11	1-2	0-0	0-1	0-1	1-2	1W
Magic	1	2	0.333	110	114	-4	1-2	0-0	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L
Suns	1	2	0.333	111	126	-15	1-0	0-2	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L
Trail Blazers	1	2	0.333	120	117	3	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-2	1-2	1L
Kings	1	2	0.333	113.7	117	-3.3	1-1	0-1	0-2	1-2	1-2	1L
Raptors	1	2	0.333	127.7	126.3	1.4	0-1	1-1	0-0	1-1	1-2	2L
Wizards	1	2	0.333	116.7	126.3	-9.6	0-1	1-1	0-1	0-2	1-2	1L
Celtics	0	3	0	108	113.7	-5.7	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-3	0-3	3L
Nets	0	3	0	116	128.3	-12.3	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-2	0-3	3L
Rockets	0	2	0	117.5	120	-2.5	0-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L
Pacers	0	3	0	116	127.7	-11.7	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-0	0-3	3L
Pelicans	0	2	0	119	124	-5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L

• 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