Hornets vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 26 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 26, 2025, 12:09AM | Published: Jan 25, 2025, 2:41AM
The Charlotte Hornets will sqaure off with the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Spectrum Center on Sunday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by the likes of LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges and Nick Smith, the Hornets are aiming to beat a Pelicans team that includes Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Hornets vs Pelicans game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Charlotte vs New Orleans NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Pelicans a 55% chance of defeating the Hornets at Spectrum Center.
Hornets vs Pelicans: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Spectrum Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Hornets $2.05, Pelicans $1.80
- Line: Hornets +2 ($1.91), Pelicans -2 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 230.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Hornets at $2.05 and the Pelicans at $1.80.
The Hornets are 2-point underdogs against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Pelicans (-2) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 230.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Hornets (+2) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 230.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Hornets vs Pelicans: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.80 with Bet365
- Line: Hornets +2 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 230.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Hornets vs Pelicans predictions are based on world-class modelling and wagering experience to give you the best possible advice every time.
Hornets vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Hornets vs Pelicans at Spectrum Center this Sunday is the Pelicans winning 115-114.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Charlotte vs New Orleans game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and free tips.
Hornets vs Pelicans: Player Props
Betting on New Orleans vs Charlotte player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
LaMelo Ball is expected to lead the Hornets with 32 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists, while Zion Williamson is projected to have 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pelicans.
Hornets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | 32 | 6 | 9 |
| Miles Bridges | 21 | 7 | 3 |
| Nick Smith | 13 | 4 | 4 |
| Josh Okogie | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Josh Green | 8 | 4 | 2 |
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 22 | 5 | 5 |
| CJ McCollum | 21 | 4 | 5 |
| Trey Murphy | 20 | 6 | 3 |
| Jordan Hawkins | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| Jose Alvarado | 10 | 3 | 4 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Charlotte vs New Orleans game.
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Hornets vs Pelicans: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Hornets and Pelicans at Spectrum Center is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Sunday 26 January 2025
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Spectrum Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Charlotte vs New Orleans predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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