Hornets vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 16 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 16, 2023, 12:10AM | Published: Dec 14, 2023, 11:26PM
The Charlotte Hornets will face the favoured New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Spectrum Center on Saturday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Terry Rozier, Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller, the Hornets are looking to overcome a Pelicans team that includes Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Hornets vs Pelicans game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Hornets vs Pelicans
Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Charlotte-New Orleans NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Pelicans a 76% chance of defeating the Hornets at Spectrum Center.
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Hornets vs Pelicans: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Spectrum Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Hornets $4.50, Pelicans $1.28
- Line: Hornets +9.5 ($1.98), Pelicans -9.5 ($1.96)
- Total (Over/Under 233.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $2.04
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Hornets at $4.50 and the Pelicans at $1.28.
The Hornets are 9.5-point underdogs against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.98 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Pelicans (-9.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.96.
The Over/Under for Hornets vs Pelicans is set at 233.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $2.04.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Hornets (+9.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 233.5 points has a 53% chance of staying Under.
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Hornets vs Pelicans: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Charlotte at $4.50 with Betfair (0.9% edge)
- Line: Hornets +9.5 at $1.98 with Betfair (53% probability)
- Total Points: Under 233.5 at $2.04 with Betfair (53% probability)
These Hornets vs Pelicans best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to bring you 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 recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Hornets vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Hornets vs Pelicans at Spectrum Center on Saturday has the Pelicans winning 120-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Charlotte vs New Orleans on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live scores.
Hornets vs Pelicans: Player Props
Looking for New Orleans vs Charlotte player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Terry Rozier is expected to step up for the Hornets with 27 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, while Zion Williamson is projected to have 28 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the Pelicans.
Hornets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | 27 | 4 | 5 |
| Miles Bridges | 20 | 7 | 4 |
| Brandon Miller | 16 | 5 | 3 |
| Gordon Hayward | 16 | 5 | 5 |
| Nick Richards | 13 | 11 | 1 |
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 28 | 7 | 6 |
| Brandon Ingram | 27 | 5 | 6 |
| CJ McCollum | 22 | 4 | 6 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 17 | 13 | 2 |
| Trey Murphy | 14 | 2 | 1 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the Charlotte vs New Orleans game at Spectrum Center.
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Hornets vs Pelicans: Preview
The NBA game between the Hornets and Pelicans at Spectrum Center is scheduled to tip off at 11:00am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Saturday 16 December 2023
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Spectrum Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Charlotte vs New Orleans predictions have been made after running 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 accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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