Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction 3/30/25 NBA Picks

New Orleans Pelicans (20-54) vs Charlotte Hornets (18-55)

Game Info: Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Smoothie King Center)

Betting Odds: New Orleans Pelicans -3.5 -- Over/Under: 214 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Charlotte Hornets and New Orleans Pelicans meet Sunday in NBA action at the Smoothie King Center. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans Pick.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview 

The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Magic and Raptors, and they play the Jazz, Pacers, and Kings next. The Hornets are 4-16 since February 20.

The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 105.8 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 46.9 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 25.2 points and 5 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 20.9 points and 7.8 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer, and Nick Smith Jr. is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview 

The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Warriors, beat the 76ers, and they play the Clippers, Lakers, and Bucks next. The Pelicans are 4-11 since February 28. 

The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 110.5 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 119.5 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 24.6 points and 7.2 rebounds, while CJ McCollum is averaging 20.8 points and 3.8 rebounds. Trey Murphy III is the third double-digit scorer, and Brandon Boston is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

  • The Hornets have lost eight of their last nine night games against Western Conference opponents.
  • The Pelicans have won five of their last six home games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Hornets' last four games.
  • The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

  • The Hornets have won each of their last five night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Pelicans have lost seven of their last nine games as favorites following a home loss.
  • The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last five night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games against Southeast Division opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (48.3%).
  • The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (40.2).
  • The Hornets have missed the playoffs in eight consecutive seasons - longest active streak in the NBA
  • The Hornets rank 30th in the league for Q1 points per game this season (25.2).

Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report 

The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray, Trey Murphy III, Herbert Jones, Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, and Brandon Boston.

The Charlotte Hornets will be without LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Grant Williams, Tre Mann, and Josh Okogie.

Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

I’m not a fan of laying points with NBA teams at this point in the season with certain teams that aren’t even trying to win. That’s the case for the Pelicans and Hornets. With that said, somebody has to win. The Hornets have been stacking the losses and failed covers for a while now, and they’re now without LaMelo for the remainder of the season. The Pelicans have more NBA-capable players at this stage and they’re at home where 13 of their 20 wins have come this Eason. It’s Pelicans or pass on Sunday night.

Randy’s Pick New Orleans Pelicans -3.5

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