
Hornets vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 2
The Charlotte Hornets (22-28) will be trying to extend a three-game home winning streak when taking on the New Orleans Pelicans (13-38) on February 2, 2026 at Spectrum Center. Monday's matchup has no set line between the Hornets and the Pelicans.
Take a look at everything you need to know about the Hornets-Pelicans game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Hornets vs. Pelicans Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina
- TV: FDSSE, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
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Hornets vs. Pelicans Prediction
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Score Prediction: Hornets 121 - Pelicans 112
Hornets Recent Trends
- The Hornets have gone 8-2 in their last 10 contests, with a 6-4 record against the spread in that span.
- In the Hornets' 50 games this season, they have 29 wins against the spread.
- The Hornets have hit the over in 39.2% of their opportunities this year (20 times in 51 games with a set point total).
- The 116.2 points per game the Hornets put up are only 4.7 fewer points than the Pelicans allow (120.9).
- Charlotte is 15-3 against the spread and 12-6 overall when scoring more than 120.9 points.
- This season, the Hornets have a 46.4% shooting percentage from the field, which is 1.7% lower than the 48.1% of shots the Pelicans' opponents have knocked down.
- The Hornets have a worse record against the spread at home (13-10-0) than they do on the road (16-11-0).
- In home games, Charlotte exceeds the total 34.8% of the time (eight of 23 games). It hits the over more often in away games, eclipsing the total in 44.4% of games (12 of 27).
- As a moneyline favorite, the Hornets have won a higher percentage of their home games (.800) compared to road games (.667).
Hornets Recent Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored | 116.2 | 14 |
| Points Allowed | 114.6 | 12 |
| Rebounds | 45.8 | 6 |
| Assists | 26.8 | 10 |
| Steals | 6.7 | 30 |
| Blocks | 4.6 | 19 |
Hornets Leaders
- Miles Bridges posts 18.4 points, 3.5 assists and 6.2 boards per game.
- Kon Knueppel averages 18.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists per contest, shooting 48.6% from the field and 42.7% from beyond the arc with 3.3 made 3-pointers per game (eighth in NBA).
- LaMelo Ball posts 19.0 points, 7.6 assists and 4.8 boards per game.
- Moussa Diabate puts up 8.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 1.0 block.
- Brandon Miller posts 20.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest. At the other end he averages 1.0 steal and 0.9 blocks.
Hornets Player Props
| Points O/U | Points Over Odds | PPG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Miller | 23.5 | -108 | 20.8 |
| LaMelo Ball | 19.5 | -111 | 19.0 |
| Kon Knueppel | 18.5 | +102 | 18.8 |
| Miles Bridges | 16.5 | -113 | 18.4 |
| Moussa Diabate | 11.5 | +100 | 8.5 |
Pelicans Recent Trends
- The Pelicans have gone 4-6 over their past 10 contests, with a 6-4 record against the spread during that span.
- The Pelicans have played 51 games, with 28 wins against the spread.
- The Pelicans have eclipsed the over/under 51% of the time this year (26 of 51 games with a set point total).
- The Pelicans' 114.4 points per game are just 0.2 fewer points than the 114.6 the Hornets allow to opponents.
- When it scores more than 114.6 points, New Orleans is 20-7 against the spread and 9-18 overall.
- The Pelicans have shot at a 46.0% clip from the field this season, 1.4 percentage points below the 47.4% shooting opponents of the Hornets have averaged.
- The Pelicans' winning percentage against the spread at home is .593 (16-11-0). Away, it is .500 (12-12-0).
- In 2025-26, a higher percentage of New Orleans' games have finished above the over/under at home (55.6%, 15 of 27) than on the road (45.8%, 11 of 24).
- The Pelicans, as moneyline favorites, have won the same percentage of games at home (4-0) and away (1-0) this season.
Pelicans Recent Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored | 114.4 | 21 |
| Points Allowed | 120.9 | 28 |
| Rebounds | 44.0 | 14 |
| Assists | 24.7 | 27 |
| Steals | 9.0 | 7 |
| Blocks | 4.8 | 15 |
Pelicans Leaders
- On a per-game basis, Trey Murphy III gives the Pelicans 21.5 points, 5.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists. He also averages 1.6 steals (seventh in league) and 0.3 blocked shots.
- The Pelicans are receiving 12.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game from Derik Queen this season.
- The Pelicans are receiving 16.5 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game from Saddiq Bey this year.
- Zion Williamson is putting up 21.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. He is making 58.2% of his shots from the field (10th in NBA).
- Jeremiah Fears gives the Pelicans 13.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest while posting 1.3 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
Pelicans Player Props
| Points O/U | Points Over Odds | PPG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | 21.5 | -106 | 21.5 |
| Zion Williamson | 21.5 | -102 | 21.7 |
| Saddiq Bey | 17.5 | -111 | 16.5 |
| Derik Queen | 10.5 | -102 | 12.3 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 9.5 | -102 | 13.4 |
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