New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction 2/2/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The New Orleans Pelicans pay a visit to the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center on Monday night. Here’s a New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction. This article will include a New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets Pick.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview 

The New Orleans Pelicans have been in decent shape lately, as they’ve won three of their last five games overall. They will be hoping to bounce back in this one after getting stopped in their tracks by the 76ers in a 124-114 road defeat on Saturday. Saddiq Bey led the team with 34 points on 12 of 19 shooting, Trey Murphy III added 19 points with nine rebounds while Jeremiah Fears chipped in with 12 points off the bench.

As a team, the Pelicans shot 43 percent from the field and 15 of 36 from the 3-point line as they got off to a terrible start and got outscored by 36-21 in the second quarter to trail by as many as 15 points. This was a shame before they fought their way back into the contest before they allowed 37 points in the fourth quarter to allow the 76ers off the hook. 

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have been on fire lately, as they’ve won eight of their last 10 games overall and they will be gunning for a season-high seventh straight victory after outlasting the Spurs in a 111-106 win on Saturday. Brandon Miller led the team with 26 points, Collin Sexton added 21 points on seven of eight shooting off the bench while LaMelo Ball tallied 16 points with eight rebounds and eight assists.

As a team, the Hornets shot 44 percent from the field and 13 of 35 from the 3-point line as they dominated the second quarter by 35-17 to open up a 20-point lead. This proved to be crucial as they saw their lead get cut to just two points before they sunk all their free throws in the clutch to escape with the narrow win at home. 

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The Pelicans have lost each of their last 10 games as underdogs against Southeast Division opponents.
• The Hornets have won each of their last six games.
• The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against Southwest Division opponents after winning as underdogs.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

• The Pelicans have won each of their last three games as road underdogs against the Hornets following a loss.
• The Hornets have lost five of their last six home games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last five games as road underdogs against the Hornets.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 13 Monday games against teams that held a losing record.

Total Points Facts

• Nine of the Hornets’ last 10 home games following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Five of the Pelicans’ last six games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction

The Pelicans are still shorthanded with Dejounte Murray still out, while the Hornets have ruled out KJ Simpson and Mason Plumlee once again. The Pelicans have sprung to life with three wins in their last five games. They have already beaten the Hornets by 116-112 back on Nov. 4, but the Hornets are suddenly one of the hottest teams in the league with six wins on the trot. They looked great in their upset win over the Spurs on Saturday, so I will back the Hornets to get their revenge in this spot.

Peter Tran's Pick: Charlotte -6.5