Pelicans vs Hornets Prediction and NBA Betting Tips - 24 March 2023
Mar 22, 2023, 9:11PM
The New Orleans Pelicans square off with the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Friday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
With the likes of Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum and Jonas Valanciunas, the Pelicans are looking to overcome a Hornets line-up that includes Terry Rozier, Kelly Oubre and P.J. Washington.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for Pelicans vs Hornets, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who will win? Pelicans vs Hornets
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Friday's New Orleans-Charlotte NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Pelicans a 76% chance of defeating the Hornets at Smoothie King Center.
More: Pelicans vs Hornets Simulated 10K Times
New Orleans vs Charlotte Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.26, Hornets $4.10
- Line: Pelicans -9 ($1.91), Hornets +9 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 226 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Pelicans to win at $1.26. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Hornets to win at $4.10.
The Pelicans are listed as 9-point favourites against the Hornets, with odds of $1.91 currently available at PointsBet.
For the underdog Hornets (+9) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 226 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Hornets (+9) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 226 points has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Pelicans vs Hornets Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Charlotte at $4.10 with PointsBet
- Line: Hornets +9 at $1.91 with PointsBet (53% probability)
- Total Points: Over 226 at $1.91 with PointsBet (51% probability)
Our Pelicans vs Hornets predictions are based on world-class simulations and betting experience to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Pelicans have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Hornets to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the PointsBet odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Pelicans vs Hornets NBA Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Hornets at Smoothie King Center this Friday has the Pelicans winning 117-108.
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 New Orleans vs Charlotte on Friday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live scores.
Pelicans vs Hornets NBA Player Props
Betting on Pelicans vs Hornets player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Brandon Ingram is expected to lead the Pelicans with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while Terry Rozier is projected to have 22 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Hornets.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
- Brandon Ingram: 29 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
- CJ McCollum: 23 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
- Jonas Valanciunas: 18 PTS, 12 REB, 2 AST
- Trey Murphy: 16 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST
- Herbert Jones: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
Hornets Projected Box Score
- Terry Rozier: 22 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
- Kelly Oubre: 19 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST
- P.J. Washington: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
- Nick Richards: 13 PTS, 9 REB, 1 AST
- Gordon Hayward: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the New Orleans vs Charlotte match-up at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Hornets NBA 2023
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Hornets at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Game: New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Friday 24 March 2023
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
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