Hornets vs. Pelicans Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 25th, 2025

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January 25th, 2025 is the date to mark on your calendar, as the Hornets and the Pelicans go head-to-head in an NBA clash in Charlotte, NC at Spectrum Center. Explore our picks and predictions for a winning betting experience.

Introduction to the Hornets vs. Pelicans betting tip and prediction

The Eastern Conference and Western Conference go head-to-head in this NBA showdown on January 25th, 2025, at 18:00. The Hornets enters as 3 point underdogs in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Hornets won, 132-112. The over/under for the upcoming game is 228 points.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, the importance of the 3-point shot to the game is widely recognized. Let's take a closer look at how teams are faring from long distance. The Hornets are currently shooting 34.3% from beyond the arc, showcasing their accuracy in 3-point shooting. Conversely, the Pelicans are converting 34.6% of their shots from long range, underscoring their proficiency in this aspect. The Hornets are attempting 46% of their shots from behind the 3-point line, while the Pelicans are choosing to take 39% of their field goal attempts from 3-point range.

Charlotte Hornets

How are the Hornets playing this season?

The Hornets comes into this game with a 11-30 record, and they are currently 14th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Hornets are 4-6 in their last 10 games.

Did the Hornets win their most recent game?

No, Hornets fell to the Trail Blazers, 102-97. LaMelo Ball scored 29 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Hornets

The leading scorer for the Hornets this season is LaMelo Ball, who is averaging 29 points per game.

Other Team Leaders for the Hornets

Coming into the January 25th, 2025 contest, Mark Williams leads the Hornets with 9.4 rebounds per game. LaMelo Ball has a team-high 7.5 assists per game. The steals leader for the Hornets is Josh Okogie (2.7 steals per game). In terms of swatting shots, Mark Williams is leading the way for the Hornets with 1.2 blocks per game.

Hornets Team Analysis

The Hornets' point differential this season is -5.5 points per game, which ranks 24th in the NBA. They are averaging 107.2 points per game while allowing 112.7 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Hornets are making 14.1 shots per game, which ranks 9th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Hornets are making 15.8 per game, which ranks 25th in the NBA.

Projected Hornets Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Pelicans, the Hornets' starting lineup consisted of Nick Richards, Miles Bridges, Brandon Miller, Terry Rozier and LaMelo Ball.

New Orleans Pelicans

How are the Pelicans playing this season?

The Pelicans head this game with a 12-33 record, and they are currently 14th in the Western Conference standings. The Pelicans are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Pelicans win their most recent game?

No, Pelicans came up short against the Grizzlies, 139-126. Brandon Ingram scored 28 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Pelicans

The leading scorer for the Pelicans this season is CJ McCollum, who is averaging 22.4 points per game. CJ McCollum also leads the team in minutes played per game with 34.94.

Other Team Leaders for the Pelicans

Zion Williamson is leading the way with 8.2 rebounds per game. Dejounte Murray is dishing out a team-high 7.6 assists per game. In terms of steals, the Pelicans' leader is Dejounte Murray with 2.2 steals per game. The blocks' leader for the Pelicans is Yves Missi, who is sending back 1.5 shots per game.

Pelicans Team Analysis

The Pelicans' point differential this season is -8.1 points per game, which ranks 29th in the NBA. They are averaging 109.6 points per game while allowing 117.7 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Pelicans are making 12.3 shots per game, which ranks 24th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Pelicans are making 16.9 per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA.

Projected Pelicans' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Hornets, the Pelicans' starting five were Jonas Valanciunas, Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum.

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Hornets coming into this game as 3 point underdogs the suggestion is to bet at the Pelicans.

Money Line betting suggestion

Hornets are a 3 money line underdog for the game against the Pelicans, and the suggestion is to pick the Pelicans.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Hornets and Pelicans is 228 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Hornets and Pelicans have combined for just 5 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.