Get ready for an exciting game between the Charlotte Hornets and the New Orleans Pelicans tonight at 8:00 PM EDT! The odds are currently in favor of the Pelicans, who are listed as -9 point favorites with a moneyline of -390, while the Hornets are +9 point underdogs with a moneyline of +308. The over / under for this game is set at 225.0, which means it may be an exhilarating high-scoring game.
Both teams have given remarkable performances in their last matches, with the Hornets coming out with a close victory over the Pacers, 115-109, while the Pelicans demolished the Spurs, winning by 35 points and finishing with a score of 119-84. This will definitely make for an interesting matchup as both teams look to expand on their previous victories.
Interestingly, the Pelicans played the Hornets earlier this year on October 21st, 2022, and crushed them with a score of 124-112. They also covered the spread as -7 favorites and the total went over by 9.5 points as it was set at 226.5.
Against the Spread Stats
Let’s now take a look at how both teams have been performing against the spread recently, which can give us some insight regarding today’s game. In their last ten games, the Hornets have covered the spread four times, whereas the Pelicans have covered five times. This makes the Pelicans a more favorable pick to cover the spread considering their past performances.
Totals Trends
The total has been trending under for the Pelicans, as under bettors have won 8 of their last 10 games. The Hornets have gone over in 3 of their last 10 games and stayed under in 7 out of 10.
Our Pick
We’ve closely followed Shark player redd for this game and will be taking the New Orleans Pelicans to cover with a -9 point spread. Although the Hornets have played well against the spread recently, we believe that the Pelicans’ superior performances in the last ten games, combined with their dominating win over the Hornets earlier this year, will make for a successful bet. As always, it’s crucial to play responsibly and have fun. Good luck!