Charlotte Hornets vs. New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [1/17/2024]

The New Orleans Pelicans will square off with the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, commencing at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Wednesday's Hornets vs. Pelicans matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Hornets vs. Pelicans Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Wednesday's NBA game between the Hornets and Pelicans 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NBA picks.

Our popular predictive analytics model currently gives the Pelicans an 81% chance of beating the Hornets, and our predicted final score has the Pelicans winning 119-109.

According to our model, the Hornets (+12) have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 229.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Hornets vs. Pelicans Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Hornets	Pelicans
Spread	+12 (-110)	-12 (-108)
Moneyline	+525	-720
Total	o229.5 (-110)	u229.5 (-108)

• The Pelicans are -12 favorites against the Hornets, with -108 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Hornets (+12) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -720. That means you can risk $720 to win $100 for a total payout of $820 if they get the W.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hornets at +525, where you can put down $100 to profit $525, earning a total payout of $625 if they win.
• The Over/Under is set at 229.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while FanDuel currently has the best odds for the Under at -108.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sports betting sites you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Hornets vs. Pelicans Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Hornets +12	-110
Moneyline	Hornets	+525
Total	Under 229.5	-108

While the Pelicans are more likely to win the game, taking the Hornets moneyline is the best option due to the 2.9% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

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Hornets vs. Pelicans Player Props

NBA prop bets are an exciting way to wager on Wednesday's Hornets vs. Pelicans game without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We uss the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers.

LaMelo Ball is expected to step up for the Hornets with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists, while Zion Williamson is projected to have 27 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Pelicans.

Hornets Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Hornets:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
LaMelo Ball	25	5	8	5
Terry Rozier	25	3	6	3
Miles Bridges	20	7	4	2
P.J. Washington	12	4	2	2
Nick Richards	10	9	1	0

Pelicans Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Pelicans:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Zion Williamson	27	6	6	0
Brandon Ingram	25	5	7	1
CJ McCollum	18	4	5	3
Jonas Valanciunas	15	11	2	0
Trey Murphy	13	2	1	2

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA trends for today's games.

Remember, our model updates often, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting analysis before the Hornets vs. Pelicans on Wednesday January 17, 2024.

Hornets vs. Pelicans Game Information

Wednesday's matchup between the Pelicans and Hornets at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Charlotte Hornets vs. New Orleans Pelicans
• Date: Wednesday January 17, 2024
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

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Conclusion

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