Pelicans vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Nov. 4

Pelicans vs. Hornets Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
• Coverage: FDSSE, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+

The New Orleans Pelicans (0-6) will try to halt a six-game losing streak when they host the Charlotte Hornets (3-4) on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Smoothie King Center as 4.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on FDSSE, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+. The matchup has an over/under of 233.5 points.

Pelicans vs. Hornets Odds & Spread

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Pelicans vs. Hornets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Pelicans win (50.3%)

Pelicans vs. Hornets Betting Trends

• The Pelicans have covered the spread twice in six games with a set spread.
• In the Hornets' seven games this year, they have four wins against the spread.
• This season, four of the Pelicans' games have gone over the point total out of seven chances.
• The Hornets have hit the over 57.1% of the time this year (four of seven games with a set point total).

Pelicans Leaders

• Zion Williamson averages 22.8 points, 6.8 boards and 4.6 assists.
• Trey Murphy III is averaging 14.5 points, 3.5 assists and 6.5 boards.
• Jordan Poole is averaging 18.3 points, 1.7 boards and 3.0 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.3 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Jeremiah Fears is averaging 13.7 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists.
• Herbert Jones is averaging 9.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists.

Hornets Leaders

• LaMelo Ball averages 23.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 9.8 assists. He is also draining 43.0% of his shots from the floor and 33.3% from beyond the arc, with 3.3 triples per game (ninth in league).
• Per game, Miles Bridges gives the Hornets 21.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists. He also averages 0.6 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• Collin Sexton's numbers on the season are 16.0 points, 2.6 rebounds and 5.3 assists per contest. He is sinking 52.9% of his shots from the floor and 47.6% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.4 treys.
• Ryan Kalkbrenner averages 9.0 points, 6.6 rebounds and 0.4 assists. He is sinking 81.1% of his shots from the field (first in league).
• Moussa Diabate's numbers on the season are 11.0 points, 7.1 rebounds and 0.4 assists per game. He is draining 63.6% of his shots from the field (seventh in league).

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