Hornets vs. Pelicans Prediction and Odds - Mar 23, 2023

The New Orleans Pelicans and Charlotte Hornets meet in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Hornets vs. Pelicans, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Hornets vs. Pelicans?

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Hornets-Pelicans NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Pelicans a 76% chance of beating the Hornets.

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Hornets vs. Pelicans Odds

• Spread: Pelicans -9 (-110), Hornets +9 (-105)
• Moneyline: Pelicans -400, Hornets +350
• Total: Over/Under 226.5 (-105/-115)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pelicans are -9 favorites against the Hornets, with -110 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Hornets (+9) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -105.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -400, which means you can risk $400 to win $100, for a total payout of $500, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hornets at +350, where you can bet $100 to profit $350, earning a total payout of $450, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 226.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -115.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Hornets (+9) are a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 226.5-point Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Hornets vs. Pelicans

• Spread: Hornets +9 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (53% probability)
• Moneyline: Hornets @ +350 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.9% edge)
• Total: Over 226.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering expertise to serve you the best possible plays every time.

While the Pelicans are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Hornets moneyline is the best option due to the 1.9% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Hornets vs. Pelicans Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Charlotte vs. New Orleans at Smoothie King Center on Thursday has the Pelicans winning 117-108.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Hornets-Pelicans matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live updates.

Hornets vs. Pelicans Player Props

Prop bets are a great way to wager on Charlotte vs. New Orleans without necessarily betting on the outcome of Thursday's game itself.

DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

Terry Rozier is expected to lead the Hornets with 22 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, while Brandon Ingram is projected to have 29 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pelicans.

Hornets Projected Box Score

• Terry Rozier: 22 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
• Kelly Oubre: 19 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST
• P.J. Washington: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
• Nick Richards: 13 PTS, 9 REB, 1 AST
• Gordon Hayward: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST

Pelicans Projected Box Score

• Brandon Ingram: 29 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
• CJ McCollum: 23 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
• Jonas Valanciunas: 18 PTS, 12 REB, 2 AST
• Trey Murphy: 16 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST
• Herbert Jones: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights before Hornets vs. Pelicans on Thursday March 23, 2023.

Hornets vs. Pelicans 2023 Game Info

Thursday's action between the Pelicans and Hornets at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Charlotte Hornets vs. New Orleans Pelicans
• Date: Thursday March 23, 2023
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

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