Pelicans vs. Hornets NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for January 17

Pelicans vs. Hornets Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Venue: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
• Coverage: BSNO and BSSE

The Charlotte Hornets (8-29) are heavy underdogs (+11.5) as they attempt to stop a five-game losing streak when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans (24-17) at 8:00 PM ET on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Smoothie King Center. The game airs on BSNO and BSSE. The matchup has an over/under set at 229.5 points.

Pelicans vs. Hornets Odds & Spread

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Pelicans vs. Hornets Prediction & Pick

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Pelicans vs. Hornets Betting Trends

• The Pelicans have covered the spread 23 times in 41 games with a set spread.
• The Hornets are 13-22-2 against the spread this year.
• Pelicans games have gone over the total 20 times out of 37 chances this season.
• Hornets games this season have hit the over on 18 of 37 set point totals (48.6%).
• New Orleans sports a better record against the spread in home games (12-8-0) than it does in road games (11-9-1).
• When it comes to over/unders, the Pelicans hit the over less often at home, as they've exceeded the total nine times in 20 opportunities this season (45%). In away games, they have hit the over 11 times in 21 opportunities (52.4%).
• Charlotte has been better against the spread at home (6-9-2) than on the road (7-13-0) this year.
• In terms of the over/under, Hornets games have gone over eight of 17 times at home (47.1%), and 10 of 20 away (50%).

Pelicans Leaders

• Brandon Ingram's numbers on the season are 21.8 points, 4.7 boards and 5.4 assists per game, shooting 49.5% from the field and 34.8% from downtown, with an average of 1.3 made 3-pointers.
• Jonas Valanciunas is averaging 14.2 points, 9.8 boards and 2.4 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.5 steals and 1.2 blocked shots.
• Zion Williamson is averaging 22.5 points, 4.6 assists and 5.9 rebounds.
• CJ McCollum's numbers on the season are 20.0 points, 4.3 boards and 5.2 assists per contest, shooting 47.3% from the floor and 44.7% from downtown (10th in league), with an average of 3.6 made 3-pointers.
• Herbert Jones averages 10.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists, shooting 48.3% from the floor and 39.0% from downtown, with 1.3 made 3-pointers per game.

Hornets Leaders

• Terry Rozier averages 24.0 points for the Hornets, plus 3.8 boards and 6.8 assists.
• The Hornets are getting 20.4 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game from Miles Bridges.
• The Hornets receive 12.7 points per game from P.J. Washington, plus 5.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists.
• The Hornets receive 24.6 points per game from LaMelo Ball, plus 5.6 rebounds and 7.8 assists.
• The Hornets receive 13.9 points per game from Brandon Miller, plus 3.7 boards and 2.2 assists.

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