Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction and Preview | Nov. 3, 2024

The Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans matchup is one of the three NBA games scheduled for Sunday. Atlanta is currently ninth in the East with a 2-4 record and is on a four-game losing streak. New Orleans, meanwhile, is 10th in the West at 3-3.

The two teams have faced each other 45 times in the regular season, with the Hawks holding a 23-22 advantage. They met twice last season and split the series. Their last meeting was on March 10, a game that the Pels won 116-103 behind Zion Williamson’s 27 points. Atlanta was led by Bogdan Bogdanovic’s 25 points.

Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans game details and odds

The Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans game is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST on Sunday, Nov. 3, at Smoothie King Center. The game will be broadcast locally on GCSEN and FanDuel Sports Network - Southeast - Atlanta. It can also be streamed live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Hawks (+180) vs. Pelicans (-220)

Spread: Hawks (+5) vs. Pelicans (-5)

Total (O/U): Hawks -110 (o231.5) vs. Pelicans -110 (u231.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans preview

The Hawks got their season to a great start with two wins but have since dropped four straight. Their most recent loss was a 123-115 defeat against the Sacramento Kings on Friday. Trae Young had 25 points and 12 assists. Atlanta has been severely hampered by Bogdan Bogdanovic’s absence, who is not expected to return until early December at least.

Until then, the Hawks will have to rely on Young to carry them to a competitive record so that they can stay in the race for a playoff spot when Bogdanovic returns.

The Pelicans are another team that has been hit hard with injuries. Their summer acquisition, Dejounte Murray, underwent hand surgery after injuring it during the preseason. He isn’t expected to return until mid-December. Trey Murphy III continues to be out with a hamstring injury as well and hasn’t played this season.

New Orleans will also be without CJ McCollum for some time as he was diagnosed with a right adductor strain on Friday. The team is coming off of a 125-118 win against the Indiana Pacers on Friday. Zion Williamson had 34 points and 10 assists, while Brandon Ingram had 26 points.

Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans betting props

Trae Young’s points total is set at 27.5. He averages 27.7 points per game on the season, and with him expected to carry a heavy offensive load, bet on the over here.

Zion Williamson’s points total is set at 28.5. He averages just 21.4 points this season and has been inconsistent to start the season. He is shooting just 44.2%, the lowest of his career so far. Take the under here.

Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans prediction

The oddsmakers favor the Pelicans to get a win at home. While both teams haven’t gotten off to the best start, we expect New Orleans to get a close win on Sunday. The Pels might, however, struggle to cover the spread. This should be a high-scoring game with the team total going over 231.5 points.