Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans (-306) travel to Atlanta to take on the Hawks (+245) in a non-conference matchup. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 ET at State Farm Arena. The Pelicans are currently favored by 7 points and have won three straight games.
TV coverage for this game will be provided by Peac. The over/under line is set at 224 points.
Check out BetCoco for Atlanta Hawks – New Orleans Pelicans odds
Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Hawks are averaging 118 points per game, compared to the Pelicans at 114. These figures have led to Atlanta posting a record of 2-1.
- Through their last ten road games, New Orleans has an ATS record of just 5-4-1. However, their overall record was 8-2 while averaging 112 points per game.
- Across the Hawks last ten home games, the team averaged 108 points per game while allowing 116. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 4-6 straight-up.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Atlanta has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 3-7 straight up.
- As the betting favorite, the Pelicans have an ATS record of 2-0-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.
Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
In Pelicans games this season, the average over/under line is 229.8, which is higher than today’s line of 224. Overall, their games have averaged 227.6 points per game.
New Orleans’ O/U record for the season is 28-35, and 48 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line. In games with higher O/U lines, they are 20-28 and 8-7 in games with lower lines.
The Pelicans are currently on a four-game winning streak as the favorite and have a record of 25-13 as the favorite this season. As the favorite, they are 19-18 against the spread and 13-12 straight-up.
In their last game, the Pelicans defeated the 76ers by a score of 103-95. New Orleans was favored by 8 points in that game, resulting in a push against the spread. The O/U line for that game was 222.
This season, the Pelicans are 38-25 overall, which is good for 5th place in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 24-18 and 9-6 against teams in the Southwest Division.
On the road, the Pelicans are 20-13 straight-up and 17-15 against the spread. Their average scoring differential on the road is +4.3 points per game.
When it comes to scoring, the Pelicans are 14th in the NBA at 116.4 points per game. However, they have been better on the road, averaging 115.7 points compared to 117.2 at home.
Overall, the Pelicans are 8th in field goal percentage at 48%. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 5th in the league at 38% but are just 23rd in three-point attempts.
When it comes to pace, the Pelicans are 18th in the NBA. In terms of assists, they are 11th in the league at 27 per game.
On defense, the Pelicans come into the game ranked 8th in the league in points allowed at 111.2 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 98.3 points per contest (29th). On two point field goal attempts, the Pelicans’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.1% and allowing 34.3% from beyond the arc.
The Hawks have won three straight games, and they are currently the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 29-34. In the Southeast Division, they are in 3rd place.
As the underdog, the Hawks have a record of 8-19 this season, and they have gone 9-18 against the spread as the underdog. Coming into today’s game, they are 7-point underdogs, and their ATS record as the underdog is 13-23.
Atlanta’s O/U record for the season is 33-30, and the under has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 241.4 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 224.
In their last game, the Hawks defeated the Grizzlies by a score of 99-92. The combined scoring total was 191, which was well below the O/U line of 215. Atlanta covered the spread as 3.5-point favorites.
This season, the Hawks have been one of the top-scoring teams in the league, averaging 119.9 points per game (5th). At home, they have been even better, scoring 123.2 points per game (4th).
When it comes to pace, Atlanta is one of the faster teams in the NBA, ranking 5th in possessions per game (100.7).
From a shooting perspective, the Hawks have been solid overall, making 46% of their shots (22nd). In terms of three-point shooting, they are 18th in the league at 36%.
Coming into today’s game, the Hawks’ defense is giving up an average of 121.5 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Hawks defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 57.0% and 38.8% from three-point territory.
In spite of being 7 point underdogs, we anticipate the Hawks winning this one 115-110.
Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Tips
- We like the Hawks on the moneyline (+245)
- The Hawks are also our pick on the spread at +7
- Projecting a combined 225 points, we like the over
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Dejounte Murray – Calf – Probable
- Trae Young – Hand – Out
- Onyeka Okongwu – Toe – Out
- Jalen Johnson – Ankle – Out
- Kobe Bufkin – Toe – Out
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
- Dyson Daniels – Knee – Out
