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The Atlanta Hawks (29-34) welcome the New Orleans Pelicans (38-25) to State Farm Arena Sunday. Tip is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Hawks lead 1-0
The Hawks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 99-92 on the road Friday, covering as 3.5-point favorites. Atlanta has won 3 straight games and 5 of its last 7. The Hawks have covered in each win, closing as a favorite in 4 of those 5. They are 22-41 against the spread (ATS) on the season.
The Pelicans beat the Philadelphia 76ers 103-95 Friday, pushing as 8-point road favorites. New Orleans has won 3 straight yet just 4 of its last 7. The Pelicans are 3-3-1 ATS in that 7-game stretch. They are 34-27-2 ATS on the season. New Orleans is led by F Zion Williamson, who is averaging 22 points per game.
Pelicans at Hawks odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:50 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pelicans -270 (bet $270 to win $100) | Hawks +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans -7 (-110) | Hawks +7 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Pelicans at Hawks key injuries
Pelicans
- None
Hawks
- G Kobe Bufkin (toe) out
- F Jalen Johnson (ankle) out
- G Dejounte Murray (calf) probable
- C Onyeka Onkongwu (toe) out
- G Trae Young (finger) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Pelicans at Hawks picks and predictions
Prediction
Pelicans 112, Hawks 107
Moneyline
PASS.
The Pelicans (-270) have far more playmaking options and fewer injuries. They should be able to come out on top on the road in this one, but they aren’t worth taking at -270.
Against the spread
BET HAWKS +7 (-110).
Atlanta has played the last 7 games without its leading scorer Young, who also has notable struggles on the defensive end. The Hawks are 5-2 ATS over that span, including 3-0 straight up and ATS at home. One of those wins was an 11-point victory over the Cavaliers.
The Pelicans are 3-3-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall and over their last 7 on the road. Considering how well Atlanta has played without Young, take HAWKS +7 (-110).
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 220.5 (-110).
Young is the main driver for the Hawks offense, and without him, the Hawks have scored 109 or fewer in 3 of their last 7. Atlanta has gone Under in 5 of those 7 games which he has recently missed.
The Pelicans are 1-6 O/U in their last 7 games, allowing under 98 points in 3 of their last 5. With those trends in mind, take UNDER 220.5 (-110).
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