The New Orleans Pelicans (8-30) and Atlanta Hawks (17-21) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. The game will broadcast live on FDSSE.
The Hawks are 10.5-point favorites over the Pelicans on the spread (Hawks -10.5), with the over/under set at 247 total points. Atlanta is a -450 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while New Orleans is +350 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Pelicans vs. Hawks predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, January 7.
Pelicans vs Hawks Prediction
- Pelicans vs Hawks pick: Derik Queen Over 12.5 Points (-105)
My Hawks vs Pelicans best bet is on Derik Queen over 12.5 points, with the best price currently available at bet365. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Pelicans vs Hawks Odds
| Pelicans Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+10.5 -115 | 247 -110o / -110u | +350 |
| Hawks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-10.5 -105 | 247 -110o / -110u | -450 |
Pelicans vs Hawks NBA Preview, Picks
PRO projects Pelicans center Derik Queen for 15.19 points tonight, a great 22% edge against the market when compared to his 12.5 line.
He has surpassed this number in nine of his past 16 games, and he will face a Hawks defense that ranks 25th in the NBA in points allowed per game (119.9).
Queen has 15.0 points per game in December, and has averaged 14.4 PPG in his last 10 contests.
The only time he faced Atlanta this season, on November 22, he scored 20 points.
Back him tonight to go over his points line against the Hawks.
Pelicans vs Hawks Best Bet
- Derik Queen Over 12.5 Points (-105, bet365)
