Pelicans vs Hornets Prediction and NBA Tips - 5 November 2025
Last updated: Nov 4, 2025, 8:40PM | Published: Nov 4, 2025, 3:00PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy and Jordan Poole, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Hornets side that includes Miles Bridges, Collin Sexton and Kon Knueppel.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Pelicans vs Hornets game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's New Orleans vs Charlotte NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 62% chance of defeating the Hornets at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Hornets: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.56, Hornets $2.50
- Line: Pelicans -4.5 ($1.95), Hornets +4.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 233.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $1.56 and the Hornets at $2.50.
The Pelicans are listed as 4.5-point favourites against the Hornets, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Hornets (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 233.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Hornets (+4.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 233.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Pelicans vs Hornets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.56 with Bet365
- Line: Hornets +4.5 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 233.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Pelicans vs Hornets predictions are based on detailed simulations and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible advice every time.
Pelicans vs Hornets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Hornets at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday is the Pelicans winning 118-114.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the New Orleans vs Charlotte game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Hornets prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the New Orleans vs Charlotte game.
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Pelicans vs Hornets: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Hornets at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Wednesday 5 November 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Charlotte predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all 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 trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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