Charlotte Hornets at New Orleans Pelicans 03/23/2023 Picks & Preview

The Charlotte Hornets are losing their last 5 games by an average of 12.6 points, and they lose as underdogs by an average of 7.9 points.

Injuries:

  • Hornets

    • F Cody Martin (knee) out

    • C Mark Williams (thumb) out

  • Pelicans

    • G Jose Alvarado (leg) out

    • F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out

  • The Hornets are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games against a team with a losing record and 7-2 ATS in their last nine games following a win.
  • The Pelicans are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games following a win of more than 10 points, 1-5 ATS in their last six games following a win and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
  • The Over is 8-1 in the last nine meetings in New Orleans, the Hornets are 11-24-1 ATS in the last 36 meetings overall and the Hornets are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings in New Orleans.

The Charlotte Hornets invade the Smoothie King Center to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night.

The Hornets are still missing LaMelo Ball, while the Pelicans are shorthanded again as Zion Williamson and Jose Alvarado are both out.

The Charlotte Hornets have been in a real slump as they’ve lost seven of their last 10 games overall, but they will be feeling much better after snapping a four-game slide with a 115-109 win over the Pacers on Monday. Moreover, the Hornets actually have a positive scoring margin in these games at +4 points per game.

Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans were in first rate form as they`ve won 4 of their seven games normal and they may be aiming for a 3rd immediately victory after making mild paintings of the Spurs in a 119-eighty four win on Tuesday. Against the Hornets, the Pelicans are seeking to upload to their present day 2 sport prevailing streak. On defense, the Pelicans will search for a few stepped forward play, as they’re presently the thirteenth ranked unit in factors allowed according to sport.

The Hornets were able to snap out of their funk with a nice win over the Pacers on Monday, but the Pelicans’ recent play was impressive, especially Brandon Ingram was on fire the team’s last win.