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CLAIM NOWNew Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction
New Orleans Pelicans
Charlotte Hornets
Hornets look to salvage the Pelicans
- Charlotte Hornets on average score 105.7 points per game and concede 113.9 points per game.
- The New Orleans Pelicans on average score 110.4 points per game and concede 119.1 points per game.
- New Orelans Pelicans won three of the last five games against the Hornets.
Tournament: NBA 2024-25 Season | Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans | Tip Off: 04:30:00
Live Streaming: NBA League Pass
Charlotte Hornets to Win!
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New Orleans Pelicans
The Pelicans are 5th in the South-West division and 14th in the Western Conference. The record of the Pelicans in the 2024-25 NBA season is 20-54.In their recent matchup against the Warriors,they lost by 16 points(95-111).
Bruce Brown scored 18 for injury-depleted New Orleans, which played without four starters including Zion Williamson(lower back).Yves Missi had 12 points and 10 rebounds, the rookie center's 12th double-double.The Pelicans led by as many as 12 points in the first quarter.
Against the Charlotte Hornets,the Pelicans focuses on exploiting their strengths in interior scoring.The Pelicans effectively push the pace, scoring frequently in transition.They heavily rely on efficient long-range shooting.With strong rebounders and interior scorers, the Pelicans also excel in controlling the boards and scoring inside, as shown by their significant rebounding advantage in most games.
The Pelicans focus on disrupting the Hornets offensive flow with tight defense, forcing turnovers, and limiting high-quality shots. Their defense often translates into fast-break opportunities.Zion Williamson who has scored 24.2 or more points in each of the last five games is expected to lead the team on offense.
The Pelicans on average score 110.4 points per game they score 45.3% from the field and are ranked 23rd in the league and 35.1% from the arc are ranked 22nd in the league. Rebounds Per Game:- 43.4 rebounds and are ranked 21st in the league.
Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets are 4th in the South-east division and 14th in the Eastern Conference. The record of the Hornets in the 2024-25 NBA season is 18-55.In their last game against Raptors,the Hornets lost by 11 points(97-108). Mark Williams had 18 points, 12 rebounds and five assists as Charlotte lost its fourth straight game. DaQuan Jeffries added 15 points. Star guard LaMelo Ball will miss the rest of the season with a right ankle impingement.
Against the New Orleans Pelicans,the Hornets will focus on Push the Pace,Utilizing Bridges playmaking in fast breaks can help exploit Pelicans transition defense and create scoring opportunities.Effective Perimeter Shooting, Strong three-point shooting can help the Hornets spread the floor and counter the Pelicans interior defense, opening lanes for drives and kick-outs.
Key players like Miles Bridges are integral to Charlotte’s offense, as they provide playmaking and shooting that keep the Pelicans defense stretched, preventing them from focusing solely on the interior.Miles Bridges who has scored 19 or more points in each of the last five games is expected to lead the team on offense.
The Hornets on average score 105.7 points per game they score 42.9% from the field and are ranked 30th in the league,and 34.2% from the arc and are ranked 28th in the league. Rebounds per Game:- 45.3 and Ranked 8th in season.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Jose Alvardo |
| SG | Bruce Brown |
| SF | Jordan Hawkins |
| PF | Kelly Olynyk |
| C | Yves Missi |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | KJ Simpson |
| SG | Daquan Jefferies |
| SF | Josh Green |
| PF | Miles Bridges |
| C | Mark Williams |
New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets Match Prediction & Analysis
This is the second time the Pelicans and Hornets are squaring off this season and in the last time they met earlier in the season, the Hornets won 123-92. The Pelicans lost their last three home games, where they scored 101.6 ppg and conceded 119.1 ppg, while the Hornets lost four of their last five away games and average 108.2 ppg on offense and allowed 113.9 ppg on the defensive end.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | 20.6 | 7.7 | 3.9 | 0.7/0.7 |
| Mark Williams | 15.3 | 10.1 | 2.6 | 0.7/1.3 |
| Jordan Hawkins | 10.8 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.4/0.5 |
| Bruce Brown | 8.2 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 0.9/0.2 |
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS vs CHARLOTTE HORNETS
Winning Prediction
The Hornets feature dominant scorers in Miles Bridges and Mark Williams, who are both averaging nearly 21.9 points per game this season. Their ability to control the offense and score in isolation gives the Hornets a consistent edge.Mark Williams presence in the paint provides rebounding and shot-blocking, helping to counter the Pelicans big men.
Charlotte Hornets to Win!
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