Charlotte Hornets vs. New Orleans Pelicans Picks and Prediction for Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Use Code WWWC It’s an interconference clash on the parquet floor in the Big Easy as the Charlotte Hornets clash with the New Orleans Pelicans Tuesday evening, and we have things covered with our Hornets vs. Pelicans prediction. Charlotte picked up a 126-103 home win over Utah in their previous contest Sunday in the second game of a back-to-back, winning outright as a 1.5-point underdog. New Orleans was beaten 137-106 on the road by Oklahoma City on Sunday in their previous contest, failing to cover the line as a 13-point underdog. In the all-time regular season series between the teams, the Pelicans own a 28-13 advantage, including a 98-94 home win in the most recent meeting on March 30. Read more about this Hornets vs. Pelicans prediction! Need some winners? Check out our NBA Predictions and beat the books!
Hornets Trying to Earn Back-to-Back Wins
Charlotte snapped a three-game skid as they rolled past Utah at home in the second game of a back-to-back situation Sunday evening. The Hornets improved to 3-4 on the season and entered Monday tied for second in the Southeast Division with the Hawks and Magic, half a game behind the Heat for the top spot. Against Utah, Charlotte bolted to a 14-point lead after the opening quarter and never looked back. The Hornets were up 23 at the half and never let the Jazz closer than 16 the rest of the way. Charlotte shot 48.9% from the field, including 18 of 43 from three-point range, and owned a 46-38 advantage on the boards in the contest. Miles Bridges paced the Hornets with 29 points and six assists in the win.
On the season, the Hornets are 8th in the league in scoring offense with 121.6 points per game. Charlotte is 12th in the league in rebounding as they collect 45.7 boards per contest and 7th in assists with 28.1 dimes per contest. The Hornets are 24th in scoring defense as they allow an average of 121 points per game. LaMelo Ball (23.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 9.8 assists) is the team’s top scoring threat. Miles Bridges (21.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists) and Brandon Miller (14.5 points, four assists) are solid contributors on the offensive end of the floor. Collin Sexton (16 points, 5.3 assists), Kon Knueppel (14 points, 4.9 rebounds), Moussa Diabate (11 points, 7.1 rebounds), Ryan Kalkbrenner, Sion James, Tidjuan Salaun, Tre Mann, Pat Connaughton, Mason Plumlee, and Liam McNeeley are expected to provide rotational depth for the Hornets. Charlotte is 13th in the league in field goal percentage as they shoot 48.1% from the field as a team. The Hornets are 7th in threes per game with 15.4 per contest and 7th in three-point field goal percentage by shooting 38.7% from beyond the arc. Charlotte is above average in free-throw shooting, ranking 9th by converting 81% of their attempts this season.
Miller (shoulder) is out indefinitely. Grant Williams (knee) and Josh Green (shoulder) are both out for this contest as well. Ball (ankle) is questionable for this contest.
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New Orleans Seeking First Win of Season
New Orleans was steamrolled on the road by Oklahoma City on Sunday and looks to find a way to break into the win column. The Pelicans dropped to 0-6 on the year and are in the basement of the Southwest Division, five games behind the Spurs for the top spot. Against Oklahoma City, New Orleans was down 39-22 after the opening quarter and never cut the margin below 12 the rest of the way en route to the loss. The Pelicans shot 43.8% from the field, including 16 of 40 from three-point range, and saw Oklahoma City shoot 56% in the contest. Zion Williamson led the way with 20 points, nine rebounds and six assists in the loss.
On the season, the Pelicans are 30th in the league in scoring offense as they average 107.7 points per game on the season. New Orleans is 25th in rebounding by collecting 40.7 boards a night, while the team ranks 30th in assists by dishing out 22 dimes a night. The Pelicans are 28th in the league in scoring defense as they allow 125.8 points per game so far this year. Zion Williamson leads the team with 22.8 points plus 6.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists a night. Jordan Poole (18.3 points), Trey Murphy III (14.5 points, 6.5 rebounds), and Jeremiah Fears (13.7 points, 3.8 assists) are solid secondary scoring options. Herbert Jones, Saddiq Bey, Yves Missi, Derik Queen, DeAndre Jordan, Jordan Hawkins, Kevon Looney, Jose Alvarado, and Bryce McGowens are key pieces in the Pelicans’ rotation. New Orleans is 29th in field goal percentage by shooting 42.1% from the field as a team this season. The Pelicans are 22nd in the league in threes per game as they knock down 11.7 triples per contest and stand 19th in three-point shooting by hitting 34% percent from beyond the arc. New Orleans is 26th in the league in free-throw shooting by converting 74.2% of their attempts at the line.
Dejounte Murray (Achilles) is expected to be out until the new year. Missi (illness) and Williamson (hamstring) are both questionable.
Hornets vs. Pelicans Pick
Hornets vs. Pelicans Moneyline Pick
- Hornets +102 (4 units)
Sure, Charlotte is playing their third game in four nights here, and the status of Ball is up in the air. With that said, New Orleans is winless on the year, and three of their defeats have come by at least 30 points. The Pelicans are uncertain if Williamson will take the floor or if he does, if he is limited in any fashion after playing just 28 minutes against Oklahoma City. The Pelicans shouldn’t be favored over anyone at this point, especially with the way they’ve looked so far this season. Charlotte may be tired but they’re a better team than New Orleans right now. Take the Hornets in this contest.
Hornets vs. Pelicans Moneyline Pick
- Over 234.5 (4 units)
Charlotte has gone over the number in four of their opening seven games on the year. The Hornets are eighth in the league in scoring offense, 6th in offensive efficiency, and 12th in tempo as they average 101.7 possessions a night this season. Charlotte is 24th in scoring defense, 23rd in field goal percentage defense (48.2%), 22nd in threes allowed (14.2) per game, and 27th in three-point defense (38.6%) on the year. New Orleans has gone over the number in four of their six games on the year. The Pelicans are last in the league in scoring offense, last in offensive efficiency and 27th in terms of pace with 97.7 possessions a night. With both teams struggling defensively, this game ends up over the mark.
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