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The Charlotte Hornets (18-55) are underdogs (+3) as they try to stop a four-game losing streak when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans (20-54) at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Smoothie King Center. The contest airs on Gulf Coast Sports and FDSSE.
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Pelicans vs. Hornets Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Pelicans 114, Hornets 110.
- Moneyline Pick: Pelicans (-148)
- Total Pick: Over 212.5 (computer predicts 224.5 points)
- Pick ATS: Pelicans (-3)
Recent Pelicans vs. Hornets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/25/2025 | Pelicans | -2 | 230.5 | -125 | +105 | 123-92 CHA |
| 1/17/2024 | Pelicans | -12 | 229.5 | -733 | +513 | 132-112 NO |
| 12/15/2023 | Pelicans | -9.5 | 233.5 | -414 | +325 | 112-107 NO |
Pelicans 2024-25 Betting Trends
- New Orleans' ATS record is 31-42-1 this season.
- In games they have played as at least 3-point favorites this season, the Pelicans are 5-4 against the spread.
- Out of New Orleans' 73 games with a set total, 41 have hit the over (56.2%).
- This season, the Pelicans have won 11 out of the 20 games, or 55%, in which they've been favored.
- New Orleans has a record of 8-1, a 88.9% win rate, when it's favored by -148 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Hornets 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this year, Charlotte has put together a 34-36-3 record against the spread.
- The Hornets have a 29-27-3 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 3 points or more this year.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 28 of Charlotte's 73 games with a set total.
- The Hornets have won 16 of the 65 games they were the moneyline underdog this season (24.6%).
- Charlotte has a record of 12-47 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +124 or longer (20.3%).
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Pelicans vs. Hornets Injury Report
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Dejounte Murray: Out For Season (Leg),
Trey Murphy III: Out For Season (Shoulder),
Brandon Boston Jr.: Out (Ankle),
Herbert Jones: Out For Season (Shoulder),
CJ McCollum: Out (Foot),
Kelly Olynyk: Questionable (Achilles),
Jordan Hawkins: Questionable (Back),
Zion Williamson: Out (Back)
Hornets
Hornets:
Brandon Miller: Out For Season (Wrist),
Grant Williams: Out For Season (Acl),
Tre Mann: Out For Season (Back),
LaMelo Ball: Out For Season (Ankle),
Tidjane Salaun: Questionable (Ankle),
Mark Williams: Out (Rest),
Josh Green: Probable (Shoulder),
Seth Curry: Out (Knee),
Josh Okogie: Probable (Hamstring)
Pelicans vs. Hornets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Sunday, March 30, 2025
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports and FDSSE
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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