Hawks vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 7

The New Orleans Pelicans (8-30) will attempt to break a three-game road losing streak at the Atlanta Hawks (17-21) on January 7, 2026. Atlanta is a substantial 10.5-point favorite against New Orleans when the Hawks square off against the Pelicans on Wednesday. The over/under is 245.5 points for the game.

Take a look at everything you need to know about the Hawks-Pelicans game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Hawks vs. Pelicans Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia
• TV: FDSSE, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Hawks vs. Pelicans Prediction

ATS Pick: Pelicans (+ 10.5)
O/U Pick: Under (245.5)
Score Prediction: Hawks 124 - Pelicans 114

Hawks vs. Pelicans Betting Insights

• Hawks games have gone over 245.5 points scored, their current matchup's total, 16 times (out of 38) this season.
• A total of 12 Pelicans games this season (out of 38) have had more than 245.5 total points scored.
• The Hawks and the Pelicans combine to average 12.2 fewer points per game than the total of 245.5 set for this game.
• The Hawks and the Pelicans have seen their opponents average a combined 2.8 fewer points per game than the point total of 245.5 set for this game.
• Atlanta has been victorious in eight, or 44.4%, of the 18 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season.
• New Orleans has been chosen as underdogs in 36 games this year and has walked away with the win six times (16.7%) in those games.
• Atlanta has come out on top in its one head-to-head matchup against New Orleans.
• The Hawks also have a 1-0 record against the spread when playing the Pelicans.
• The Pelicans have failed to cover in four consecutive games against the point spread, and were favored in zero of them.

Hawks Recent Trends

• The Hawks have a 4-6 record against the spread while going 2-8 overall over their last 10 games.
• Atlanta and its opponents have combined to score an average of 241.4 points in its last 10 games, 4.1 less than the 245.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Hawks have 18 wins against the spread in 38 games this season.
• Atlanta has yet to cover the spread this season when favored by 10.5 points or more.
• Hawks games this year have eclipsed the over/under 21 times in 38 opportunities (55.3%).
• The 118.5 points per game the Hawks score are just 4.3 fewer points than the Pelicans give up (122.8).
• When Atlanta puts up more than 122.8 points, it is 12-5 against the spread and 9-8 overall.
• The Hawks are shooting 48.0% from the field this season, 0.7 percentage points lower than the 48.7% the Pelicans allow to opponents.
• The Hawks have done a better job covering the spread in road games (12-9-0) than they have in home games (6-11-0).
• Atlanta has gone over the total in a lower percentage of home games (47.1%) than road games (61.9%).
• The Hawks have won a lower percentage of their matchups as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 2-6 (.250). In away games as a moneyline favorite, they have a record of 6-4 (.600).

Hawks Recent Stats

Hawks Leaders

• Jalen Johnson averages 23.7 points, 10.4 boards and 8.4 assists per contest, shooting 52.1% from the floor and 36.7% from beyond the arc with 1.6 made treys per game.
• Onyeka Okongwu puts up 16.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 1.0 block.
• Dyson Daniels posts 11.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 6.0 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1.9 steals (third in league) and 0.5 blocks.
• Nickeil Alexander-Walker averages 20.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game, shooting 44.7% from the floor and 38.3% from downtown with 3.0 made treys per game.
• Zaccharie Risacher posts 10.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. Defensively he averages 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks.

Hawks Player Props

Pelicans Recent Trends

• The Pelicans have gone 2-8 in their past 10 contests, with a 3-7 record against the spread during that span.
• New Orleans' average total over the last 10 games is 2.1 points fewer than the 245.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
• The Pelicans are 21-17-0 against the spread this year.
• New Orleans has an ATS record of 7-3 in its 10 games when underdogs by 10.5 points or more this year.
• The Pelicans have eclipsed the over/under 55.3% of the time this year (21 of 38 games with a set point total).
• The Pelicans average 5.1 fewer points per game (114.8) than the Hawks give up to opponents (119.9).
• When it scores more than 119.9 points, New Orleans is 9-2 against the spread and 4-7 overall.
• The Pelicans are shooting 46.1% from the field, 1.7% lower than the 47.8% the Hawks' opponents have shot this season.
• The Pelicans have performed better against the spread at home (14-9-0) than on the road (7-8-0) this year.
• New Orleans' games have finished above the over/under 60.9% of the time at home (14 of 23), and 46.7% of the time away (seven of 15).

Pelicans Recent Stats

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III provides 21.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game for the Pelicans.
• The Pelicans are getting 13.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game from Derik Queen this season.
• Jeremiah Fears gets the Pelicans 14.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists per contest while putting up 1.2 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Zion Williamson is putting up 22.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest. He is sinking 55.7% of his shots from the floor.
• Jose Alvarado gives the Pelicans 7.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest while posting 1.0 steal and 0.1 blocked shots.

Pelicans Player Props

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