New Orleans Pelicans vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 2, 2024

There are four games on the NBA schedule for Monday, including the New Orleans Pelicans vs Atlanta Hawks matchup. The Pelicans are trying to snap an eight-game losing streak. The Hawks, on the other hand, have won three in a row, which includes back-to-back wins over the league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers.

New Orleans has been plagued by injuries this season, with three of their five starters possibly out again tonight. Their last win was on Nov. 15 over the Nikola Jokic-less Denver Nuggets.

Meanwhile, Atlanta began their winning streak by beating the 17-1 Cavs in back-to-back games. They then followed it up with a close victory against the Charlotte Hornets, who were without LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges.

Monday's game will also be the second and final matchup of the season between the two teams. The Hawks defeated the Pelicans in New Orleans on Nov. 3. The Pelicans have not won a season series against Atlanta since the 2013-14 campaign.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Atlanta Hawks Game Details and Odds

The Pelicans-Hawks game is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. EST tip-off at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. It will be televised locally on Gulf Coast Sports in New Orleans and FanDuel Sports Network Southeast in Atlanta.

Fans can also stream the game live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV, both of which require a paid subscription.

Moneyline: Pelicans (+370) vs. Hawks (-492)

Spread: Pelicans +10 (-110) vs. Hawks -10 (-110)

Total (O/U): Pelicans o227.5 (-112) vs. Hawks u227.5 (-111)

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Atlanta Hawks Betting Tips

Dejounte Murray was limited to just 10 points in the New Orleans Pelicans' loss to the New York Knicks on Sunday. Murray has an over/under 20.5 points for tonight's game and is favored to go down. Don't go against the odds and bet on him to score 20 points or less.

Trae Young has an over/under of 21.5 points, which is slightly lower than his average of 21.4 points per game this season. Young has scored at least 22 points once in his last seven games for the Atlanta Hawks. He's favored to go under, which is not a bad bet to make considering his recent string of performances.

Jalen Johnson is averaging 20.1 PPG this season and has an over/under of 19.5 points. Johnson is favored to go over since he's had at least 20 points in his last five games. Take your money and bet on him to go over 19.5 points against the New Orleans Pelicans.

DeAndre Hunter has scored at least 18 points in his last three games. Hunter is favored to go under 14.5 points on Monday. Be willing to risk it since he's been on fire lately and bet on him to score more than 14.5 points.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Atlanta Hawks Prediction

The Atlanta Hawks are the favorites to beat the New Orleans Pelicans. The Hawks are playing better and have the homecourt advantage. New Orleans also doesn't have three of their starters due to injuries.

The prediction is a win for the Hawks, who are going to cover the spread. The total is expected to go over 227.5 points.