The New Orleans Pelicans (13-38) and Charlotte Hornets (22-28) will square off in the NBA on Monday afternoon. Tipoff from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina is set for 3:00 p.m. ET on NBA League Pass.
The Hornets are 7-point favorites over the Pelicans on the spread (Hornets -7), with the over/under set at 230.5 total points. Charlotte is a -275 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while New Orleans is +225 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Pelicans vs. Hornets predictions and NBA picks for Monday, February 2.
Pelicans vs Hornets Prediction
- Pelicans vs Hornets pick: Brandon Miller Over 22.5 Points (-110)
My Hornets vs. Pelicans best bet is on Brandon Miller over 22.5 points. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets Odds
| Pelicans Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+7 -110 | 230.5 -110o / -110u | +225 |
| Hornets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-7 -110 | 230.5 -110o / -110u | -275 |
Pelicans vs Hornets NBA Monday Preview
The Hornets ranked first in offense and fifth in defense in the month of January. They were one of the best rebounding teams by percentage last month as well.
Charlotte also ranked second in true shooting percentage in January, and posted the best in net rating in January — by a margin of 3.5 points!
Do you understand how good this Hornets team has been lately?!?
Here are the Pelicans' rankings in those categories: 22nd, 22nd, 10th, 26th, and 24th.
Charlotte is 18-11 when Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel, and LaMelo Ball start together.
For Charlotte, Mason Plumlee (groin) and KJ Simpson (hip) are out. Josh Green (thumb) is probable.
Dejounte Murray (Achilles) is the only injury for New Orleans.
Pelicans vs Hornets Picks, Analysis
Brandon Miller has gone over 22.5 points in eight of his last 10 games.
He's shooting 44 percent from three on eight attempts per game during this stretch, with 98 percent made free throws on 4.7 free throw attempts per contest.
The Pelicans allow the third-most threes per 100 possessions, the third-worst shooting percentage from two-point range — and overall, they rank 27th in defense.
The Pels have a few decent-to-good individual defenders, but they can't carry everyone else.
Miller is the truth, and this is another good matchup for him while on this heater.
Pelicans vs Hornets Betting Prediction
- Brandon Miller Over 22.5 Points (-110)
Spread
I'm staying away from the spread in this game.
Moneyline
I will also be steering clear of the moneyline.
Over/Under
My Hornets vs Pelicans betting prediction is on Brandon Miller over 22.5 points.
Pelicans vs Hornets Betting Trends
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