Expect a fast-paced game when the New Orleans Pelicans (30-38) head to Atlanta to play the Hawks (22-45). Action begins at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 10, 2019, and can be seen on NBATV.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Atlanta Hawks Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Pelicans (9.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Toronto Raptors, 127-104, while the Hawks (5.5-point underdogs) fell to the Brooklyn Nets, 114-112. The New Orleans game finished 1 point over the projected point total of 230, while the Atlanta game went 7.5 points under the projected point total of 233.5.
New Orleans held Toronto to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.9 (below their season average of 23.2) while Atlanta had a turnover percentage of 7.7 (better than their season average of 14.8). Atlanta was led by John Collins, who contributed 33 points and 20 rebounds. Cheick Diallo, meanwhile was a key piece for New Orleans with 16 points and 12 rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Hawks won the most recent matchup 94-93. Atlanta had a better turnover percentage (9.5 vs. 12.0). New Orleans, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.163 vs. 0.112). This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.
Of the Pelicans’ 68 games, 35 have finished over the total. New Orleans holds records of 30-38 straight up (SU) and 34-33-1 against the spread (ATS).
Vegas tends to set the total low when the Hawks are involved, as 37 of their 68 games have finished over the O/U total. Additionally, Atlanta is 22-45 SU and 31-35 ATS.
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this meeting that showcases two of the NBA’s more fast-breaking teams. Atlanta ranks second in possessions per game (106.8) and New Orleans is fifth (105.2).
New Orleans Pelicans at Atlanta Hawks Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Pelicans, ATS Winner – Pelicans, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Hawks average 17.2 points off turnovers per game, which ranks 12th in the league. The Pelicans rank 26th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.9).
- New Orleans ranks fourth in assists per game (26.9) while Atlanta ranks 29th in assists allowed per game (27.1).
- The Pelicans rank 11th in fast break points per game (14.9) while the Hawks rank last in fast break points allowed per game (16.9).
- New Orleans averages 5.5 blocks per game, which is ranked seventh in the league. Atlanta ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (5.5).
- Atlanta averages 8.2 steals per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. New Orleans ranks 25th in steals allowed per game (8.4).
- The Pelicans rank fifth in second chance points per game (14.4) while the Hawks rank 26th in second chance points allowed per game (14.4).
- The Hawks rank seventh in points in the paint per game (51.0) while the Pelicans rank 23rd in points allowed in the paint per game (50.9).
- New Orleans averages 47.1 rebounds per game, which ranks fifth in the league. Atlanta ranks 18th in rebounds allowed per game (45.2).
- Atlanta ranks fourth in three pointers attempted per game (35.9) while New Orleans ranks 23rd (28.9).
- In games where they allow under 100 points, New Orleans is 5-2 and Atlanta is 3-2.
- In games where they reach 100 points, the Hawks are 21-37 and the Pelicans are 30-32.
- Atlanta is 11-20 ATS at home, while New Orleans is 18-17-1 ATS on the road.
- The Pelicans have 20 overs and 16 unders in 36 road games.
- The Hawks have 17 overs, 13 unders and 1 push in 31 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, New Orleans and Atlanta are both 3-2 ATS.
- The Pelicans have 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games, while the Hawks have 4 overs and 1 under
- During their last five games, the Pelicans have scored an average of 114.6 points per game (1.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 116.2 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
- The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 6.6 for the season.
