New Orleans Pelicans vs Atlanta Hawks Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The New Orleans Pelicans will be back on the road Wednesday night with a game in Atlanta against the Atlanta Hawks for a 7:30 PM matchup inside State Farm Arena. New Orleans comes into Wednesday night as one of the worst teams in the NBA with only eight wins through 38 games played this season. Atlanta returns home following a three-game road trip on Wednesday night, four games below .500 through 38 games played. New Orleans has been playing some of its worst basketball this season, coming into this matchup on a lengthy losing streak after a near-double-digit home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Atlanta has lost three of the last five, including two in a row, after consecutive road losses to the Toronto Raptors. See why our NBA Picks for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Atlanta Hawks are the Best!
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New Orleans looks for a positive
The New Orleans Pelicans come into Wednesday night riding a long losing streak as they struggle on both sides of the ball. Offensively, New Orleans averages 115.2 points per game this season, but has averaged just 108.6 points per game over their last three losses. Defensively, New Orleans has been atrocious, allowing 122.8 points per game this season and 124.4 in its previous five losses. Offensively, New Orleans was abysmal in their last game, scoring just 103 points on 44% from the floor and 25% from 3-point range. The New Orleans defense was outmatched, allowing 111 points on 51% from the floor. Los Angeles knocked down 11 triples in the game period. The teams tied with 44 rebounds each, but New Orleans turned the ball over 16 times, leading to the loss. Trey Murphy III prompted the New Orleans offense with 42 points against Los Angeles.
Trey Murphy III leads the New Orleans offense this season, averaging 20.7 points per game. Zion Williamson has averaged 22.8 points per game this season for New Orleans, but has played just 21 times. Jordan Poole averages 16.7 points. Saddiq Bay is averaging 15.1 points per game. Rookie Derik Queen averages 13.1 points and leads New Orleans, averaging seven rebounds and four assists per game.
Injuries: Herbert Jones, and Saddiq Bey are both GTD, and Dejounte Murray is Out
The Hawks attempt to end their losing streak
The Atlanta Hawks return home Wednesday night looking to turn the corner and end their recent skid. Atlanta averages 119 points on 48% shooting from the floor this season, but has averaged just 108.5 points per game over the last two outings. Defensively, Atlanta is allowing 119.9 points per game this season, but the Hawks have allowed 130.6 points per game in the previous three losses, including 126 points per game during their two-game losing streak. Offensively, Atlanta was terrible against Toronto in their last outing, scoring just 100 points on 39% shooting from the floor and 35% from beyond the arc. The Atlanta defense was outmatched, allowing 118 points, including 61 in the first half, as Toronto shot 52% from the field and knocked down 32% from downtown. Onyeka Okongwu led the Atlanta offense last time out against Toronto with 17 points on 13 shots.
Jalen Johnson leads the Atlanta offense this season, averaging 23.7 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 8.4 assists. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is second on the team, averaging 25 points per game this season. Trae Young averages 19.3 points per game this season for Atlanta, but has played just 10 times. Kristaps Porzingis averaged 17.4 points, and Onyeka Okongwu averages 16.2 points per game. Dyson Daniels averages 11.7 points per game, good enough for 6th on the Atlanta roster.
Injuries: Trae Young GTD, N'Faly Dante is OFS
New Orleans Pelicans vs Atlanta Hawks PicksPick
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tony Karpinski | +2,494.00 |
| 2 |  Joe Duffy | +1,859.00 |
| 3 |  The Insiders Room | +1,788.00 |
| 4 |  Mark Ruelle | +1,428.00 |
| 5 |  Jackie Mack | +1,400.00 |
New Orleans Pelicans vs Atlanta Hawks PicksSpread Pick
- Atlanta Hawks -9.5 (2 Units)
Both teams have had their issues as of late, as each enters Wednesday on a losing streak. New Orleans is one of the league's worst teams, and that will continue in this matchup. Look for Atlanta to weather the storm and end their recent skid on Wednesday night at home. Atlanta needs a win to end their skid if it is going to have a shot at the playoffs this year. Take the Hawks to dominate this game on both sides of the ball as they are the better overall team despite their season struggles. Atlanta will control this game on both sides, leading to an easy win and cover at home to end their losing streak and extend New Orleans' skid.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Atlanta Hawks Over/Under Pick
- Under 246.5 (2 Units)
Both teams are offensive-minded and struggle on defense coming into Wednesday. Despite each team's traits, this number is outrageously high. Look for Atlanta to have some pride against one of the worst teams in the league on Wednesday night to stifle New Orleans long enough to keep this total under. The Hawks will score a ton of points, leading to the winning cover, but the total will go under Wednesday night inside State Farm Arena as the New Orleans Pelicans visit the Atlanta Hawks.
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