New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Monday, February 2, 2026
It’s a matchup between two teams outside of the playoff line on Monday, Feb. 2. Read our New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets predictions along with our other NBA Picks. The Pelicans are 13-38 overall this season. New Orleans has lost seven of their last 11 games coming into this game. The Pelicans are 5-19 when they have played on the road. The Hornets are on a heater winning six straight games. Charlotte is 22-28 and they have also won nine of their last 12 outings. These two teams will meet with tipoff set for 7 P.M. EST.
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Pelicans losers of 7 of last 11 games
New Orleans is 13-38 overall this season. The Pelicans are in second to last place in the West. They are one game ahead of the Kings for the worst record in the league. The Pelicans are 11 games back of the Clippers for a play-in spot. They are 5-19 when playing on the road. They have lost 7 of their last 11 games coming into this matchup.
In their last game, the Pelicans lost 124-114 to the 76ers away from home on Saturday, Jan. 31. New Orleans did grab a 107-104 lead in the fourth quarter. But, Philadelphia fired back a 10-2 run, which propelled them to victory. New Orleans shot 43% from the field and 42% from behind the 3-point line in the loss. Saddiq Bey led the team with 34 points on 12-for-19 shooting.
Zion Williamson leads the team with 21.7 points per game. Derik Queen is grabbing 7.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.
New Orleans is the 23rd ranked offensive team in the league. The Pelicans rank fourth-worst in defensive while they are also the 17th ranked rebounding team.
New Orleans are averaging 114.4 points per game, which ranks 21st. They are the 24th ranked shooting team, hitting 46% from the field. The Pelicans are the second-worst 3-point shooting team in the league, hitting 33.7% from behind the arc.
On defense, New Orleans is allowing 120.9 points per game, which ranks third-worst. They are allowing 48.1% from the field, placing them 24th overall. The Pelicans are allowing 36% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 17th.
New Orleans is 28-22-1 against the spread this season. The Pelicans are 17-14-1 against the spread with one day of rest. New Orleans is 8-10 against the spread when playing the East. The over is 26-25 when the Pelicans have played this season. The over is 18-14 when playing with one day of rest. The under is 13-11 when playing on the road.
The Hornets on fire, winning six straight games
Charlotte is 22-28 overall this season. The Hornets are in 11th place in the East as they are 1.5 games back of the Hawks for the final play-in spot. Charlotte has a 10-13 record when playing at home this season. The Hornets are playing their best basketball of the season right now. They have won six straight games. Charlotte has also won nine of their last 12 games, too.
In their last game, the Hornets defeated San Antonio for a big win 111-106 at home on Saturday, Jan. 31. Charlotte’s 26-6 run that went across the second and third quarter was crucial for the team taking the lead and momentum. Brandon Miller went off for 26 points on 7-for-21 shooting. The Hornets are shooting 44% from the field and 37% from behind the arc.
Miller leads the team with 20.8 points per game. Moussa Diabate is grabbing 8.5 rebounds, while LaMelo Ball is passing for 7.6 assists per game.
Charlotte ranks 10th best in offensive efficiency and they are the 19th ranked defensive efficiency. The Hornets also rank as the second-best rebounding team in the sport.
The Hornets are allowing 116.2 points per game, which ranks 16th. They are shooting 46.4% from the field, placing them 20th. Charlotte is allowing 37.3% from behind the 3-point line, placing them fifth-best.
On defense, the Hornets are allowing 114.6 points per game, which ranks 13th. Charlotte is allowing 47.4% from the field, which ranks 21st. They are the 25th ranked 3-point defensive team, giving up 36.7% from behind the arc.
Charlotte is 29-21 against the spread this season. The Hornets are 17-11 against the spread when playing on equal rest as their opponents. Charlotte is 10-7 against the spread when playing against teams from the West. The Hornets are also 15-12 against the spread with one day of rest. The under is 30-20 when Charlotte has played this season. The under is 12-9 when the Hornets have played after a win. The under is 15-8 when Charlotte has played at home. 
New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets Picks
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Joe Duffy | +1,910.00 |
| 2 |  Sean Higgs | +1,338.00 |
| 3 |  Bryan Power | +905.00 |
| 4 |  Joseph D'Amico | +756.00 |
| 5 |  Ben Burns | +519.00 |
Pelicans vs Hornets Spread Pick
- Take the Hornets to cover (5 units)
The Hornets and Pelicans meet in a clash between two teams going in opposite directions. The Pelicans continue to be one of the worst teams in the league. They rank 23rd or worst in offense and defensive efficiency this season. They are allowing the third-most points per game, as they have lost seven of their last 11 games coming into this matchup. Charlotte is a team on the rise as they have won six straight games including a major victory over San Antonio in their last outing. Momentum is on the Hornets side and they are riding Brandon Miller’s hot hand. The Hornets rank 10th in offensive efficiency while also being the second-best rebounding team. The Charlotte is 17-11 against the spread when playing teams with same rest schedule. They are also 10-7 against the spread versus the West. The Pelicans are 8-10 against the spread when playing the East.
Take the Hornets to cover.
Pelicans vs Hornets Over/Under Pick
- Take the under (5 units)
These are two of the slower teams in the league this season. The Pelicans rank 15th in pace, while the Hornets are the sixth-slowest team in the sport. Both teams also rank in the bottom half for points per game. Expect a low scoring game between two teams outside of the play-in round. The under is 15-8 when Charlotte has played at home. The under is also 13-11 when the Pelicans have played on the road.
Take the under on Monday.
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