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The New Orleans Pelicans (4-17) and Atlanta Hawks (10-11) meet Monday at State Farm Arena. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pelicans vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Hawks lead 1-0
The Pelicans dropped their eighth straight game Sunday, losing 118-85 at the New York Knicks. They failed to cover as 12-point underdogs, with the Under (224.5) hitting. New Orleans was outrebounded 60-48. Offensively, the team struggled, with no player scoring more than 13 points. Its shooting was dismal, managing just 14.8% (4-for-27) from 3-point range.
The Hawks notched their third consecutive win Saturday, defeating the Charlotte Hornets 107-104. They missed covering as 5.5-point road favorites, with the Under (223.5) cashing. F De’Andre Hunter delivered 2 clutch free throws in the final seconds, contributing 18 points off the bench. F Jalen Johnson paced the team with 20 points and 9 assists. Atlanta controlled the paint, outscoring Charlotte 56-26 inside to secure the hard-fought victory.
Pelicans at Hawks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated Sunday at 11:38 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Hawks -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +9.5 (-105) | Hawks -9.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Pelicans at Hawks key injuries
Pelicans
(Not yet submitted — below was for Sunday’s game)
- G Jose Alvarado (hamstring) out
- G Jordan Hawkins (back) out
- F Brandon Ingram (calf) out
- F Herbert Jones (shoulder) out
- F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out
Hawks
- G Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) probable
- G Trae Young (Achilles) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Pelicans at Hawks picks and predictions
Prediction
Hawks 122, Pelicans 103
Moneyline
PASS.
The Hawks (-450) are set to dominate Monday. With the Pelicans in a slump, there’s little reason to believe they’ll turn it around. I’m confidently taking Atlanta to cover the spread.
Against the spread
BET HAWKS -9.5 (-115).
The Hawks are riding a 3-game win streak, with an average margin of 10 points per victory.
In contrast, the Pelicans have lost 8 straight, including their last 3 by an average of 23.3 points. New Orleans is on the second night of a back-to-back and continues to miss its top scorer in Ingram, who is sidelined with a calf injury. Without Ingram, the Pelicans are 0-4 this season.
Atlanta has covered in 2 of its last 3, while New Orleans has failed to cover in 2 of its last 3. With the Hawks in strong form and the Pelicans struggling, Atlanta looks primed to hand New Orleans a ninth straight loss in convincing fashion.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 228.5 (-110).
The Pelicans’ offensive struggles have only deepened without Ingram, as they sit at the bottom of the league in scoring, averaging just 103.8 points per game. Their shooting has been abysmal, highlighted by a 4-of-27 performance from 3-point range Sunday. The Under is 8-1-1 in their last 10 games.
The Hawks, while capable of scoring in bunches with a 116.1-point average, have been inconsistent and stayed Under in their last 2 games. Atlanta should find success offensively against this Pelicans team, but New Orleans’ inability to keep up makes it hard to see this game surpassing the 228.5 total. A low-scoring game feels likely.
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