Teams trending in opposite directions do battle on Monday afternoon when the New Orleans Pelicans (13-38) travel to Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets (22-28).
The Pels have the second-worst record in the NBA, while the Hornets are among the Association's toastiest teams, taking six in a row, their longest win streak in almost three years.
The clash tips at 3:00 p.m. ET from Charlotte, NC., and can be seen on NBA League Pass.
Below, we’ll break down PrizePicks' Pelicans vs. Hornets prediction and spread. Use PrizePicks NBA to make picks on player projections and win real money if you’re right.
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Pelicans vs. Hornets Prediction, Spread
With the NBA Trade Deadline just around the corner, Pels G Trey Murphy III and F Herb Jones are being mentioned in deal rumors, but New Orleans is seeking a “Desmond Bane-like” package for either player, so the chances of something getting done on that front could be slim.
Something will have to change for this franchise, though, as they finished 21-62 last year, the second-worst record in the West — a position in which they find themselves here in 2025-26.
As for Charlotte, during their win streak, the Bugs — who sit 4.5 games behind the division-leading Heat — have been among the most exciting teams in the NBA, posting a +1.6 point differential per game that puts them ahead of the playoff contending Clippers, Lakers, and Raptors.
Pelicans vs. Hornets Over/Under, Spread
The Hornets enter Monday’s game as 7.5-point home favorites, returning a 1.33x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Pelicans are road underdogs with a 3.12x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
- Spread: Charlotte Hornets -7.5 (2x payout)
- Over/Under: 230.5 (1.81x payout on over)
- Game Winner Payout: Pelicans 3.12x | Hornets 1.33x
Team Picks payouts are live as of publishing and are subject to change.
Pelicans vs. Hornets Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Pelicans vs. Hornets injury report for Saturday, via NBA.com.
Pelicans Injury Report
- PG Dejounte Murray (Achilles): OUT
Hornets Injury Report
- SG Josh Green (Thumb): Probable
- C Mason Plumlee (Groin): OUT
Pelicans vs. Hornets Numbers to Know
Here are some facts and figures to prep you for Pelicans vs. Hornets.
- Charlotte is 29-21-0 (58%) against-the-spread (ATS) this season, the third-best record in the NBA.
- Over their six-game winning streak, the Hornets are winning by an average of 15 points per game.
- According to NBA.com, the Hornets have the sixth-best offensive rating in the NBA (117.1), while the Pelicans have the fourth-worst defensive rating (118.3).
- The Hornets sit third in the league in percentage of points scored from 3-point range at 39.4%.
- The Pelicans defense allows opponents to shoot 41 3-point attempts per game, the second-highest mark in the NBA.
Pelicans vs. Hornets NBA Picks, Stats for PrizePicks Today
Here are two of the top Pelicans vs. Hornets picks to consider for PrizePicks today. Player projections via the PrizePicks real-money NBA game.
Hornets F Brandon Miller vs. Pelicans Projection – 30.5 Pts+Reb+Asts
- In January, Brandon Miller averaged 30.8 Pts+Reb+Asts (PRA).
- The Pelicans are allowing opponents to grab 45.5 rebounds per game (25th).
- Miller has had more than this number in four of his last five games.
- The third-year star has performed better at home this season. He averages more points (21.9 vs. 19.8), rebounds (4.8 vs. 4.4), and assists (3.8 vs. 2.9) at the Spectrum Center than on the road.
Hornets G-F Kon Knueppel vs. Pelicans Projection – 27.5 Pts+Reb+Asts
- The Hornets rank 24th in pace in the NBA, while the Pelicans rank 11th, according to NBA.com.
- In addition to the Pelicans opponents’ rebounding numbers mentioned above, they also allow the second-most assists per game (28.6).
- Not only do they give up the second-most 3-point attempts per game (41), but the Pels allow opponents to shoot 36.0% from 3-point range this season (17th).
- The Rookie of the Year candidate shoots 42.7% from deep this season on 7.7 attempts per game.
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