The New Orleans Pelicans (12-33) travel to face off against the Charlotte Hornets (11-30) on Saturday, January 25th. This game will be played at Spectrum Center in Charlotte and televised on Gulf. Both the Pelicans and Hornets will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 ET.
Pelicans vs Hornets
The Pelicans Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Pelicans fell to 12-33 on the season after a 139-126 road loss to the Grizzlies on Friday. New Orleans entered the game as +9.5 underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 13 points. The total score of 265 points exceeded the O/U line of 243.5 by 21.5 points.
New Orleans took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Memphis 42-29. However, an 11-0 run by the Grizzlies shifted momentum, and Memphis responded by winning the 3rd quarter 43-29. The Pelicans trailed 105-100 going into the 4th but were outscored 34-26 in the final period.
The Hornets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Charlotte dropped to 11-30 on the season after a 102-97 home loss to the Trail Blazers on Friday. The Hornets entered the game as +1 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 199 points fell well short of the 216.5-point O/U line.
Charlotte went on a 16-0 run early, turning a 12-10 deficit into a 26-12 lead. However, Portland chipped away at the lead, and after trailing 75-73 going into the 4th quarter, they outscored the Hornets 29-22 in the final period.
Pelicans Offense Breakdown
Dejounte Murray led the Pelicans with 26 points, 15 of which came in the opening quarter, in their 139-126 loss to the Grizzlies. Murray shot 62.5% from the field, while CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy III each contributed 22 points, with McCollum hitting 3 threes at a 60% rate.
New Orleans connected on 14 threes, shooting 41.2% from deep and 54.2% overall. Jordan Hawkins added 20 points, scoring 15 in the 2nd quarter.
Hornets Offense Breakdown
The Hornets struggled offensively in their loss to the Trail Blazers, shooting just 37.6% from the field and 29% from three-point range, making only 9 threes. Nick Smith Jr. led the team with 17 points, despite shooting 33.3% and hitting just 2 threes at 20% efficiency.
Josh Okogie contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Mark Williams added 15 points, 11 of which came in the 4th quarter. Josh Green also had a strong 1st quarter, scoring 8 of his 14 points early in the game.
Pelicans Team Defense
The Pelicans struggled defensively against the Grizzlies, giving up 139 points on 55% shooting. New Orleans allowed 33 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 4th, but their worst defensive stretch came in the 3rd, where they gave up 43 points.
From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies hit 19 threes at a 45% clip. The Pelicans also gave up 16 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 3 blocks.
Hornets Team Defense
The Pelicans struggled defensively against the Grizzlies, giving up 139 points on Friday. New Orleans allowed 33 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 4th, but their worst stretch came in the 3rd, where they gave up 43 points. Overall, the Grizzlies shot 55% from the field.
From beyond the arc, Memphis hit 19 threes at a 45% clip. The Pelicans sent the Grizzlies to the line just 8 times, where they made all their free throws. New Orleans finished with 27 defensive rebounds but allowed 16 offensive boards, while also recording 6 steals and 3 blocks.
Pelicans vs Hornets Trends
- The Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
- Across their ten previous home games, Charlotte has an ATS mark of 4-4-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-8 while averaging 109 points per game.
- Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 4-6.
Pelicans vs Hornets Prediction
For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Pelicans to secure the win, with an expected final score of 136-109. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -3.5.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 227.5, and our model predicts the Pelicans and Hornets to score a combined 245 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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Last updated:January 25, 2025 Hornets, Pelicans