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<\/p>\nThe Pelicans have been playing better defense lately, and the Hornets have similarly tightened up during their recent upswing. These trends will continue as the Under is in play tonight in Charlotte.<\/p>\n
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Feb 2, 2026 \u2022 08:17 ET<\/p>\n
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Photo By – Reuters Connect. Pelicans PF Zion Williamson (1) screams after scoring against OKC.<\/p>\n
Get set for what should be a terrific night of NBA action when the New Orleans Pelicans visit the Charlotte Hornets.<\/p>\n
With both teams surprisingly efficient on defense recently, my Pelicans vs. Hornets predictions expect a low-scoring night.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Read on for my NBA picks<\/a> for Monday, February 1.\u00a0<\/p>\n Pelicans vs Hornets prediction<\/p>\n Pelicans vs Hornets best bet: Under 233.5 (-110)<\/p>\n This high total overreacts to the New Orleans Pelicans<\/a>\u2019 28th-ranked scoring defense, as recent form suggests better results are expected.\u00a0<\/p>\n Both teams have slowed significantly, ranking in the league\u2019s bottom half for pace over their last five games.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Charlotte Hornets<\/a>‘ surge into the Top 10 in defense during its six-game win streak is similarly undervalued. Meanwhile, New Orleans has paired the league\u2019s 29th-ranked shooting efficiency with surprisingly disciplined defensive stretches.\u00a0<\/p>\n With Trey Murphy III<\/a> in a shooting slump and both teams prioritizing half-court execution, expect a deliberate, low-efficiency battle that finishes well below this inflated market number.\u00a0<\/p>\n Enjoying Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account Even with the Under in play, Brandon Miller<\/a> has cleared his scoring prop in nine of his last 10 games.<\/p>\n While New Orleans can look leaky on defense, they defend the 3-point line reasonably well.<\/p>\n Charlotte launches around 40 threes per game, but the misses from contested attempts are where Zion Williamson<\/a> thrives.<\/p>\n That shot profile puts him in a position to grab at least six rebounds again, which he\u2019s done in five of his last six outings.<\/p>\n Pelicans vs Hornets SGP<\/p>\n Under 233.5 Our “from downtown” SGP: LaMelo From Three<\/p>\n![\"Add](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770041357_121_google-preferred-source-badge.png\"){kind=icon}
<\/a>Pelicans vs Hornets same-game parlay<\/p>\n
\nBrandon Miller Over 22.5 points
\nZion Williamson Over 5.5 rebounds<\/p>\n
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