Pelicans vs Hornets Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 18, 2024, 1:10AM | Published: Jan 16, 2024, 10:46PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will sqaure off with the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum, the Pelicans are looking to overcome a Hornets side that includes LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier and Miles Bridges.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Pelicans vs Hornets game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Pelicans vs Hornets
Using detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's New Orleans-Charlotte NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans an 81% chance of winning against the Hornets at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Hornets: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.15, Hornets $7.40
- Line: Pelicans -12 ($1.98), Hornets +12 ($1.97)
- Total (Over/Under 229.5 Points): Over $1.97, Under $1.96
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Pelicans at $1.15 and the Hornets at $7.40.
The Pelicans are listed as 12-point favourites against the Hornets, with odds of $1.98 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Hornets (+12) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.97.
The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 229.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.97 and odds for the Under at $1.96.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Hornets (+12) have a 56% chance of covering the line, while the 229.5-point Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Pelicans vs Hornets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Charlotte at $7.40 with Betfair (5.4% edge) 🔥
- Line: Hornets +12 at $1.97 with Betfair (56% probability) 🔥
- Total Points: Under 229.5 at $1.96 with Betfair (50% probability)
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These Pelicans vs Hornets betting tips are based on detailed simulations and gambling experience to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Pelicans have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Hornets to win is our preferred option due to the 5.4% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
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Pelicans vs Hornets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Hornets at Smoothie King Center on Thursday has the Pelicans winning 119-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of New Orleans vs Charlotte on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Pelicans vs Hornets: Player Props
Player props are an exciting way to bet on Pelicans vs Hornets without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best data available to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.
Zion Williamson is expected to step up for the Pelicans with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while LaMelo Ball is projected to finish with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the Hornets.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 27 | 6 | 6 |
| Brandon Ingram | 25 | 5 | 7 |
| CJ McCollum | 18 | 4 | 5 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 15 | 11 | 2 |
| Trey Murphy | 13 | 2 | 1 |
Hornets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | 25 | 5 | 8 |
| Terry Rozier | 25 | 3 | 6 |
| Miles Bridges | 20 | 7 | 4 |
| P.J. Washington | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| Nick Richards | 10 | 9 | 1 |
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Pelicans vs Hornets: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Hornets at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Thursday 18 January 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our New Orleans vs Charlotte predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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