New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/2

The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center on February 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The Pelicans have struggled this season with a record of 13-38 and sit 14th in the Western Conference. Interim head coach James Borrego leads the team, which is looking to rebound after a recent loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

On the other side, the Charlotte Hornets hold a 22-28 record and are 11th in the Eastern Conference. Head coach Charles Lee has guided the Hornets to a six-game winning streak. The game will be broadcast on FDSS, and fans can expect the Hornets to aim for another win at home.

Pelicans vs Hornets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Charlotte Hornets
  • Venue: Spectrum Center
  • Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Pelicans Spread: +7.5 (-113), Hornets Spread: -7.5 (-109), Pelicans MoneyLine: +238, Hornets MoneyLine: -291, Over/Under: 233.5

New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a mixed run in their recent games. They scored 114 points in their last outing against the Philadelphia 76ers but lost by 10 points. Saddiq Bey was a standout performer with 34 points and a 63.2% field goal percentage.

In their win against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Pelicans scored another 114 points. Derik Queen contributed 22 points and 9 rebounds. Zion Williamson added 21 points with a high shooting percentage of 70.0%.

The Pelicans’ offense averages 114.4 points per game, ranking them 21st in the league. Their defense has allowed 120.9 points per game, placing them 28th. Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III lead the team in scoring, each averaging over 21 points per game.

Charlotte Hornets Team Preview

The Charlotte Hornets have been doing well in recent games. They won their last three games, including a close one against the San Antonio Spurs with a score of 111-106. Brandon Miller led the team in that game with 26 points and 8 rebounds.

Throughout the season, the Hornets have averaged 116.2 points per game. They rank 3rd in three-pointers made per game with 15.3. Their defense is strong in steals, leading the league with 6.7 per game.

Brandon Miller is one of the top players for the Hornets this season. He averages 20.8 points per game and has a free throw percentage of 87.9%. LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel also contribute significantly, with Ball averaging 19.0 points and Knueppel averaging 18.8 points per game.

BTB Betting Pick

The New Orleans Pelicans are +7.5 underdogs against the Charlotte Hornets. The Pelicans struggle on defense, allowing 120.9 points per game, which ranks 28th. Meanwhile, the Hornets rank 12th in points allowed per game with 114.6. Given the Hornets’ better defensive stats, pick the Hornets to cover the -7.5 spread.

The over/under for the game is set at 233.5 points. The Pelicans have a high offensive pace with 100.2 possessions per game, ranking 8th. However, they allow 120.9 points per game, which is among the worst in the league. Considering both teams’ scoring abilities, the projected score could exceed the total of 233.5. Go with the over.