New Orleans Pelicans vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/10/24
The Pelicans (-305) are currently favored by 7 points against the Hawks (+245) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 224 points and the game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
New Orleans is currently 5th in the Western Conference with a record of 38-25 and has won three straight games. Atlanta is 10th in the East at 29-34 and is also on a three-game win streak.
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Atlanta Hawks +7
This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 6:00 ET on Sunday, March 10th.
WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-110 in favor of the Hawks.
- Our projections have Dejounte Murray finishing with Dejounte Murray points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.
- From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.5% and knocking down 11 threes.
Can New Orleans Deliver Being Favored on the Road?
In Pelicans games this season, the average over/under line has been 229.8, which is higher than today’s line of 224. The team’s games have averaged 227.6 points per game.
This season, the Pelicans have a record of 28-35 on the over/under. In their last game against the 76ers, the teams combined for just 198 points, which was well below the O/U line of 222.
New Orleans has an ATS record of 34-28 this season, going 17-15 ATS on the road and 19-18 as the favorite. The Pelicans have won three straight games and are currently favored by 7 points.
The Pelicans’ win over the 76ers moved their overall record to 38-25, which is good for 5th place in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 24-18 and 9-6 against teams in the Southwest Division.
When it comes to scoring, the Pelicans are 14th in the NBA, averaging 116.4 points per game. On the road, they are scoring 115.7 points per game.
So far this season, the Pelicans have outscored the NBA average in 50.8% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 18th in the league at 98 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Pelicans are 8th in field goal percentage at 48%. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 12th in the NBA at 54%.
So far, the Pelicans defense is giving up 111.2 points per contest, which has them sitting 8th in the NBA. One thing to note, is they have given up more points than their season average in three straight matchups. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Pelicans defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 55.1% while allowing 34.3% from downtown.
Will the Hawks Pull Through as the Home Underdog?
In their last three games, the Hawks have gone 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread. Today, they are looking to make it four straight wins and improve their overall record of 29-34.
As the underdog, the Hawks have gone 8-19 straight up and 9-18 against the spread. They have been the underdog in 27 of their 63 games this season and are getting 7 points today.
Atlanta’s O/U record for the season is 33-30, and they have had two straight games finish below the betting line. This year, their games have averaged 241.4 points per game, and today’s O/U line is set at 224.
In their last game, the Hawks defeated the Grizzlies by a score of 99-92. The O/U line for that game was 215, and Atlanta covered the spread as 3.5-point favorites.
Currently, the Hawks are 10th in the Eastern Conference and have a record of 29-34. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 17-26 compared to 12-8 in non-conference play.
This season, the Hawks have been one of the league’s top offensive teams, ranking 5th in scoring at 119.9 points per game. At home, they have been even better, averaging 123.2 points per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hawks have been one of the league’s most prolific teams, ranking 8th in three-point attempts per game. However, they are just 18th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%.
Overall, the Hawks are 22nd in field goal percentage at 46%. In terms of pace, they are 5th in the league at 100.7 possessions per game.
So far, the Hawks’ defense is ranked 28th in the league at 121.5 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Hawks are causing 12.6 turnovers per game, ranking 13th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 24th in rejections, averaging 4.6 blocked shots each game.