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The New Orleans Pelicans (14-11) take the court against the Charlotte Hornets (7-15) on December 15, 2023 on BSSE.
The Pelicans hit the court as 8.5-point favorites against the Hornets. The matchup features a point total of 232.5.
Pelicans vs. Hornets Odds
Point Spread for Pelicans vs. Hornets
The spread for this matchup is set at 8.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Pelicans as the favorite.
New Orleans vs. Charlotte Moneyline
As for the moneyline, New Orleans has -355 odds to win the game, while Charlotte is listed at +280 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 232.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Friday, December 15, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina
- TV: BSSE
Pelicans vs. Hornets Betting Trends
The Pelicans have compiled a 15-9-1 record against the spread this season. New Orleans has entered the game as favorites 11 times this season and won six, or 54.5%, of those games. This season, 12 of the Pelicans’ games have gone over the point total out of 22 chances.
The Hornets are 8-13-1 against the spread this year. Charlotte has come away with six wins in the 19 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season. This year, Hornets games have hit the over 14 times.
Pelicans vs. Hornets Key Players to Watch
Pelicans
Brandon Ingram’s numbers for the season are 24.1 points, 5.2 assists and 4.9 boards per game. Jonas Valanciunas’ numbers for the season are 14.1 points, 9.6 boards and 2.5 assists per game, shooting 56.8% from the floor. Zion Williamson’s numbers for the season are 24.2 points, 5.7 boards and 4.7 assists per game, shooting 57.9% from the field. Herbert Jones’ numbers for the season are 11.3 points, 4.4 boards and 2.8 assists per game, shooting 49.0% from the field and 33.3% from downtown, with 1.1 made 3-pointers per game.
Hornets
Gordon Hayward’s averages for the season are 15.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.8 assists, making 46.8% of his shots from the field and 37.0% from 3-point range, with 1.0 trey per game. Mark Williams contributes with 12.7 points per game, plus 9.7 boards and 1.2 assists. Terry Rozier’s numbers for the season are 23.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 7.6 assists per game, making 48.3% of his shots from the floor and 40.4% from 3-point range, with 2.8 treys per contest. P.J. Washington gets the Hornets 13.3 points, 5.1 boards and 2.4 assists per game, plus 0.7 steals and 0.9 blocks.
What you need to know about the Pelicans
The Pelicans are averaging 114.9 points per game (13th-ranked in NBA) this year, while giving up 114.2 points per contest (17th-ranked). The Pelicans are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game (13th-ranked in league). They are giving up 44.4 rebounds per contest (19th-ranked). The Pelicans rank 11th in the NBA with 26.2 assists per contest.
In home games, New Orleans is averaging 5.8 more points per game (117.7) than it is on the road (111.9). New Orleans has found it difficult to accumulate threes, ranking fourth-worst in the league with 11.0 threes made per game. It ranks 20th with a 35.7% shooting percentage from downtown this year. With a 34.5% three-point percentage allowed this season, New Orleans is fourth-best in the NBA. It ranks 25th in the league by giving up 13.8 treys per contest.
The Pelicans have a 6-4 record against the spread while finishing 6-4 overall in their last 10 games. In its past 10 games, New Orleans has hit the over five times. The Pelicans have been putting up 117.0 points per game in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s a little higher than the 114.9 they’ve scored over the course of the 2023-24 campaign. The past 10 games have seen New Orleans give up 0.6 more points per game (114.8) than its season-long average (114.2).
What you need to know about the Hornets
The Hornets are 19th in the NBA in points scored (113.0 per game) and fifth-worst in points conceded (120.8). On the glass, Charlotte is 23rd in the NBA in rebounds (42.2 per game). It is 23rd in rebounds conceded (45.0 per game). This season the Hornets are ranked 12th in the NBA in assists at 26.1 per game.
The Hornets score 112.7 points per game at home, and 113.4 away. The Hornets make 11.7 3-pointers per game and shoot 37.5% from beyond the arc, ranking 23rd and ninth, respectively, in the league. Defensively, Charlotte is 22nd in the NBA in 3-pointers conceded per game at 13.7. It is third-worst in 3-point percentage conceded at 38.6%.
The Hornets have gone 4-6 over their past 10 contests, with a 4-6 record against the spread during that span. Charlotte has hit the over in six of its past 10 contests. Over its previous 10 games, Charlotte is posting 112.9 points per game, 0.1 fewer points than its season average (113.0). Over their past 10 games, the Hornets are surrendering 118.6 points per game, 2.2 fewer points than their season average (120.8).
Pelicans vs. Hornets Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this matchup is Pelicans, and we predict that Hornets will cover the spread (Pelicans -8.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 232.5 points.
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