Pelicans vs. Hornets Picks & Best Bets 25th Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
- NBA Odds
The Charlotte Hornets will face the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action on Saturday at Spectrum Center, starting at 7:00 p.m. ET.
LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges and Nick Smith are expected to lead the way for the Hornets, while the Pelicans will rely on Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy.
We have run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to reveal the best Pelicans vs. Hornets bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Pelicans will likely defeat the Hornets with a projected final score of 116-114.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we continually source the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Pelicans vs. Hornets Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Pelicans vs. Hornets picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to create NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Pelicans vs. Hornets Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, January 25th, 2025
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Spectrum Center
- Spread: Pelicans -2 / Hornets +2
- Moneyline: Pelicans -125 / Hornets +110
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 230.5 Points (-105/-110)
Hornets +2 @ -112 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Hornets have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Pelicans have a probability of 47%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers the best odds for this bet at -112.
Total Points Over 230.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 230.5, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the over at -105.
- Our analysis shows a slightly higher probability that the total will go over 230.5 points, which presents better value compared to betting on the under.
Pelicans vs. Hornets Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the New Orleans Pelicans at -125 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Charlotte Hornets are available at +110 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Pelicans are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 56% chance of coming out on top.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Pelicans also present the best betting value, with the odds of -125 available at DraftKings Sportsbook for an edge of 0.8%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Pelicans vs. Hornets
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Saturday's Pelicans vs. Hornets game.
New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 22 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| CJ McCollum | 21 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Trey Murphy | 20 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Jordan Hawkins | 12 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Jose Alvarado | 10 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Zion Williamson Under 6.5 Rebounds (+100)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson Under 6.5 Rebounds | BetMGM | Get Offer | +100 |
- Our top prop bet for the Pelicans is on Zion Williamson to record under 6.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 rebounds, giving us an edge of 9.9% on the +100 odds offered by BetMGM.
Charlotte Hornets Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | 32 | 6 | 9 | 5 |
| Miles Bridges | 21 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Nick Smith | 13 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Josh Okogie | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Josh Green | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
LaMelo Ball Over 4.5 3-Pointers (+124)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball Over 4.5 3-Pointers | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +124 |
- Our best prop bet for the Hornets is on LaMelo Ball to record over 4.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 10.7% on the +124 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Pelicans vs. Hornets Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Pelicans vs. Hornets trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Josh Green Over 1.5 Total Steals
Josh Green has recorded more than 1.5 steals in 5 of his last 10 appearances (50% success rate). You can put money on him to go over 1.5 steals again at odds of +182 (35% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Josh Green Over 3.5 Total Rebounds
Josh Green has had more than 3.5 rebounds in 6 of his last 10 appearances (60%). You can place a bet on him to record over 3.5 rebounds again at odds of +118 (46%), also available at FanDuel.
Josh Green Over 0.5 Total Turnovers
Josh Green has recorded at least one turnover in 16 of his last 22 appearances (73%). You can bet on him to record at least one more again at odds of -145 (59%), available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing LaMelo Ball of the Hornets to knock down over 4.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 5 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Hornets +2 to cover.
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