The Pelicans will play the Hawks on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 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 New Orleans Pelicans and the Atlanta Hawks will tip-off on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 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 New Orleans Pelicans come to this game with a 82.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Atlanta Hawks, is currently 88.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 2-13 away team record. They now rank 12th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Atlanta Hawks - The Atlanta Hawks come to the floor sporting a 6-11 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 10th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 17th (115.2) for average points scored per game. The Atlanta Hawks stand 9th, averaging 118.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 123.1 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, ranking them 3rd in the league. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks currently rank 6th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 119.9 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 3-6 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Atlanta Hawks, come to the game with a 4-3 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 8-29 overall record, while the Atlanta Hawks have a 17-21 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.

Avast ye mateys! The Pelicans clash with the Hawks in Atlanta. Get ready for a fierce battle on the court... The Pelicans have a dismal record, while the Hawks have shown promise... Expect a high-scoring game with both teams averaging over 115 points... Be sure to review each team's performance stats before placing your bets... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game. We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below. Set sail for a thrilling showdown in the ATL!
Best Pelicans at Hawks Odds
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Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Atlanta Hawks | 46 | 36 | 0.561 | +18.0 | 24-17 | 22-19 | 9-7 | 27-25 | 118.5 | 116.0 | +2.5 | L1 | 6-4 |
| e - New Orleans Pelicans | 26 | 56 | 0.317 | +38.0 | 17-24 | 9-32 | 7-9 | 17-34 | 115.5 | 120.0 | -4.5 | L2 | 1-9 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Atlanta Hawks Futures Odds
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New Orleans Pelicans & Atlanta Hawks Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Atlanta Hawks NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 at 7:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Atlanta Hawks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New Orleans Pelicans vs Atlanta Hawks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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