Charlotte Hornets at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions
The New Orleans Pelicans (27-39) host the Charlotte Hornets (32-25) Friday at the Smoothie King Center for an 8:30 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we look at the Hornets vs. Pelicans odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
Charlotte is 3-4 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) post-All-Star break. The Hornets have lost back-to-back games to the Brooklyn Nets Tuesday (132-121) and the Boston Celtics Wednesday (115-101).
NOLA enters on a 3-game losing skid following a 4-game winning streak to start its final stretch. The Pelicans are 4-3 SU and ATS since the All-Star game after Wednesday's 108-102 loss to the Orlando Magic at home as 8.5-point favorites.
Hornets at Pelicans odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:55 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Hornets -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Pelicans +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
- Against the spread: Hornets -2.5 (-112) | Pelicans +2.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
Hornets at Pelicans key injuries
Hornets
- SF Gordon Hayward (ankle) out
- SF Jalen McDaniels (ankle) probable
Pelicans
- SF Brandon Ingram (hamstring) out
- SG C.J. McCollum (health and safety protocols) out