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).<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The clash tips at 3:00 p.m. ET from Charlotte, NC., and can be seen on NBA\u00a0League Pass.<\/p>\n
Below, we\u2019ll break down PrizePicks’ Pelicans vs. Hornets prediction and spread. Use PrizePicks NBA<\/a> to make picks on player projections and win real money if you\u2019re right.<\/p>\n {{nba_offer_banner=”\/style-system\/ui-components-playbook”}}<\/p>\n Pelicans vs. Hornets Prediction, Spread<\/p>\n 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 \u201cDesmond Bane-like\u201d<\/a> package for either player, so the chances of something getting done on that front could be slim.<\/p>\n Something will have to change for this franchise, though, as they finished 21-62 last year, the second-worst record in the West \u2014 a position in which they find themselves here in 2025-26.<\/p>\n As for Charlotte, during their win streak, the Bugs \u2014 who sit 4.5 games behind the division-leading Heat \u2014 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.<\/p>\n Pelicans vs. Hornets Over\/Under, Spread<\/p>\n The Hornets enter Monday\u2019s game as 7.5-point home favorites, returning a 1.33x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks<\/a> if they win outright.<\/p>\n The Pelicans are road underdogs with a 3.12x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.<\/a><\/p>\n 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<\/p>\n Team Picks payouts are live as of publishing and are subject to change.<\/p>\n Pelicans vs. Hornets Injury Report<\/p>\n Let\u2019s dive into the full Pelicans vs. Hornets injury report for Saturday, via NBA.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pelicans Injury ReportPG Dejounte Murray (Achilles): OUTHornets Injury ReportSG Josh Green (Thumb): ProbableC Mason Plumlee (Groin): OUTPelicans vs. Hornets Numbers to Know<\/p>\n Here are some facts and figures to prep you for Pelicans vs. Hornets.<\/p>\n 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<\/a>, 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<\/p>\n Here are two of the top Pelicans vs. Hornets picks to consider for PrizePicks today. Player projections via the PrizePicks<\/a> real-money NBA game.<\/p>\n Hornets F Brandon Miller vs. Pelicans Projection \u2013 30.5 Pts+Reb+Asts<\/p>\n Brandon Miller over his last 10 games:<\/p>\n 26 PTS – 8 REB – 2 AST He\u2019s\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/8mU8hI3phD<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) January 31, 2026<\/a> In January, Brandon Miller averaged 30.8 Pts+Reb+Asts (PRA).\u00a0The 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 \u2013 27.5 Pts+Reb+AstsThe Hornets rank 24th in pace in the NBA, while the Pelicans rank 11th, according to NBA.com.<\/a>In addition to the Pelicans opponents\u2019 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<\/a> shoots 42.7% from deep this season on 7.7 attempts per game.<\/p>\n {{nba_offer_banner=”\/style-system\/ui-components-playbook”}}<\/p>\n Make Pelicans vs. Hornets NBA Picks on PrizePicks<\/p>\n Opposites attract in Charlotte this Monday afternoon with the rising Hornets playing host to the free-falling Pelicans. 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23 PTS – 6 REB – 2 AST
26 PTS – 1 REB – 3 AST
30 PTS – 8 REB – 6 3PM
21 PTS – 10 REB – 7 AST
20 PTS – 2 REB – 4 AST
24 PTS – 4 REB – 2 AST
23 PTS – 4 REB – 1 AST
28 PTS – 6 REB – 6 3PM
26 PTS – 2 REB – 5 AST<\/p>\n