The Hornets will play the Pelicans on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Charlotte Hornets and the New Orleans Pelicans will tip-off on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2023-24 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Charlotte Hornets come to this game with a 82.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the New Orleans Pelicans, is currently 93.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 4-16 away team record. They now rank 8th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans come to the floor sporting a 12-8 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 7th in the league for home team wins in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Charlotte Hornets currently rank 25th (108.3) for average points scored per game. The New Orleans Pelicans stand 12th, averaging 116.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 120.1 points against the Charlotte Hornets, ranking them 5th in the league. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 17th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 112.0 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 3-6 Eastern Southeast Division division record. Their opponent, the New Orleans Pelicans, come to the game with a 5-6 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Charlotte Hornets have a 8-29 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 24-17 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, mateys! The Hornets be headin' to New Orleans to face the Pelicans...
The New Orleans Pelicans venue be buzzin' with excitement for this matchup...
The Charlotte Hornets be strugglin' with an 8-29 overall standin'...
The New Orleans Pelicans be sittin' pretty with a 24-17 overall standin'...
The Hornets be holdin' a pitiful 3-6 Eastern Southeast Division record...
While the Pelicans be doin' slightly better with a 5-6 Western Southwest Division record...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats before placin' yer bets...
Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game...
The Hornets be averagin' 108.3 points per game so far...
While the Pelicans be showin' off with an average of 116.5 points per game...
Don't miss out on the prop bets we have for this game...
It be a battle of the struggling versus the dominatin'...
Best Hornets at Pelicans Odds
| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite New Orleans Pelicans |
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| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite New Orleans Pelicans |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New Orleans Pelicans are -12 -108 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the Charlotte Hornets are +12.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 229.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 229.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The New Orleans Pelicans are the -715 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Charlotte Hornets are the +525 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Hornets
Pelicans
1/17/24 8:10pm EST | +12.5 -115-12.5 -105 |
Underdog Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +12.5 Charlotte Hornets underdog bet wins if they lose by 12 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 13 or more.
Favorite New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -12.5 New Orleans Pelicans favorite bet wins if they win by 13 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 12 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Charlotte Hornets at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
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Hornets
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
1/17/24 8:10pm EST | Yes +1900No -10000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 108.5 o -110108.5 u -120Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 121.5 o -110121.5 u -115Bet |
Brandon Ingram
Points Scored
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -15017.5 u +110Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Brandon Ingram
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 27.5 o -12527.5 u -105Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points Scored
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12526.5 u -105Bet |
Cody Martin
Points Scored
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -135Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Cody Martin
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -115Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points Scored
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12514.5 u -105Bet |
Jonas Valanciunas
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o -14024.5 u +105Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jonas Valanciunas
Points Scored
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
LaMelo Ball
Points Scored
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12523.5 u -105Bet |
LaMelo Ball
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 36.5 o -12036.5 u -110Bet |
Larry Nance Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
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Larry Nance Jr
Points Scored
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1056.5 u -140Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points Scored
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o +10020.5 u -135Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 29.5 o -12029.5 u -110Bet |
Nick Richards
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -13015.5 u -105Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Nick Richards
Points Scored
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1457.5 u +105Bet |
PJ Washington
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -12015.5 u -110Bet |
PJ Washington
Points Scored
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1259.5 u -110Bet |
Terry Rozier
Points Scored
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Terry Rozier
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 30.5 o -11030.5 u -120Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -125Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 33.5 o -11033.5 u -120Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Zion Williamson
Points Scored
CHA at NOP 1/17/24 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11522.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| xp - New Orleans Pelicans | 49 | 33 | 0.598 | +15.0 | 21-19 | 28-14 | 9-7 | 30-22 | 115.1 | 110.7 | +4.4 | L1 | 5-5 |
| e - Charlotte Hornets | 21 | 61 | 0.256 | +43.0 | 11-30 | 10-31 | 6-10 | 14-38 | 106.6 | 116.8 | -10.2 | W1 | 3-7 |
Charlotte Hornets & New Orleans Pelicans Futures Odds
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Charlotte Hornets Championship OddsNo NBA Championship TM Charlotte Hornets YR: futures available
New Orleans Pelicans Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Pelicans | +15000 Bet | +15000 Bet |
Charlotte Hornets & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Game
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