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Shorthanded Pelicans and Hawks Rely on Stars

The Hawks and the Pelicans will both be gunning for a victory when they meet at Smoothie King Center.

(Photo by Getty Images) Zion Williamson

Atlanta (2-4) at New Orleans (3-3)

  • When: Nov 3 2024, 8:00 PM
  • Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
  • TV: Gulf Coast Sports

Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total

Atlanta Hawks @ New Orleans Pelicans
Moneyline

Atlanta Hawks   +140
New Orleans Pelicans   -165

Atlanta Hawks @ New Orleans Pelicans
Point Spread

Atlanta Hawks   4.0 (-115)
New Orleans Pelicans   -4.0 (-105)

Atlanta Hawks @ New Orleans Pelicans
Total

Over   230.5 (-105)
Under   230.5 (-115)

Key Players:
Atlanta: Trae Young
New Orleans: Zion Williamson

Team Stats

Hawks   Pelicans
2-4 Record 3-3
0-2 Away & Home 2-0
2-4 Last 10 3-3
L4 Streak W1

Last Matchup:
NOP 116-103, March 10th, 2024

Game Preview

The injury-hit New Orleans Pelicans and Atlanta Hawks face off Sunday in New Orleans, each depending heavily on their star players to navigate patchwork lineups. The Pelicans enter the game on a high, having snapped a three-game losing streak with a 125-118 victory over Indiana, fueled by standout performances from Zion Williamson, who notched 34 points and 10 assists, and Brandon Ingram with 26 points.

Head coach Willie Green praised the Pelicans’ resilience, especially as they continue without key players Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum, Herbert Jones, and Trey Murphy III for several more weeks. Green acknowledged Williamson’s impressive response to a previous off game, noting his strategic, aggressive play that drove the team to victory.

Young players Jordan Hawkins and Jose Alvarado stepped up for New Orleans, along with Brandon Boston Jr. off the bench, as they managed to fill gaps left by the injured.

On the Hawks’ side, injuries to key players like De’Andre Hunter and Dyson Daniels have forced head coach Quin Snyder to rely on Trae Young and other role players. Despite a tough 129-123 loss to Sacramento, Snyder lauded his team’s defensive effort in the fourth quarter and Trae Young’s unselfish play, which yielded 25 points and 12 assists.

Snyder praised Young for his "mental toughness" and game management, while Garrison Mathews added a spark off the bench with a career-high seven 3-pointers, scoring 23 points.

With both teams battling injuries, this matchup promises to highlight resilience and adaptability, making it a thrilling showdown for fans and bettors alike.

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NBA Parlay Picks & Predictions

Final Score: New Orleans 120-113
The Pick: New Orleans -4 (-105) & Over 230 (-105)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $381

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