Hornets vs. Pelicans Picks and Prediction – 3/30/2025

Charlotte Hornets (18-55) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (20-54)
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TV: NBA League Pass

Previous Games:

  • Hornets: 109-97 loss vs. Toronto

  • Pelicans: 111-95 loss vs. Golden State

Head-to-Head:

New Orleans has dominated recent matchups, winning 5 of the last 7 games against Charlotte. With Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum leading the offense, the Pelicans have an edge at home, especially against a depleted Hornets squad.

Charlotte Hornets Breakdown:

Charlotte is struggling, losing 4 straight games and 6 of their last 7. They’re averaging just 105.8 points per game, one of the lowest in the NBA. Miles Bridges leads the team with 20.6 PPG, but with key players missing, offensive production has suffered. Defensively, Charlotte has allowed 119.6 PPG over their last 10 contests.

Key Players:

  • Miles Bridges: 20.6 PPG, 7.4 RPG

  • Mark Williams: 15.3 PPG, 10.1 RPG

  • Damien Baugh: 3.9 APG

New Orleans Pelicans Breakdown:

The Pelicans have also been struggling, losing 6 of their last 8 games. However, they have a stronger offense than Charlotte, averaging 110.6 PPG while shooting 45.4% from the field. Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum provide a scoring punch, and the Pelicans' defense has been slightly better than Charlotte’s.

Key Players:

  • Zion Williamson: 24.6 PPG, 5.3 APG

  • CJ McCollum: 21.1 PPG, 4.6 APG

  • Yves Missi: 8.1 RPG

Betting Trends:

Charlotte Hornets:

  • 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games.

  • The OVER has hit in 4 of their last 6 games.

  • Averaging 105.8 PPG, allowing 119.6 PPG in the last 10 games.

New Orleans Pelicans:

  • 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games vs. Southeast Division opponents.

  • The UNDER has hit in 8 of their last 12 games vs. Charlotte.

  • Averaging 110.6 PPG, allowing 118.1 PPG in the last 10 games.

Exact Score Prediction:

New Orleans Pelicans 112 – Charlotte Hornets 104

Our Best Bet:

New Orleans Pelicans -3.5 (-110)

With the Hornets in poor form and missing key contributors, the Pelicans should take care of business at home and cover the small spread.

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