NBA Game of the Day - Thursday
- Handicapper
- Jim Feist
- League
- NBA
- Competition
- Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Time
- 03/23/2023 08:10 PM
- Bet Type
- Point Spread
- Pick
-
New Orleans Pelicans -8 (-110)
(Caesars)
- Outcome
- Win
- Analysis
- The Charlotte Hornets are only one of two teams, Detroit the other, that have been eliminated from the Eastern conference playoffs. The Magic are 23-50 on the season and coming off a win over Indiana, 115-109, as a 2-point dog. The Hornets are 3-7 S/U and 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games. They are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. New Orleans is in 12th place in the West, but still battling for a playoff spot. They trail 10th place Lakers by just a half game. In fact, just 2.5 games separate eight teams in the West. The Pelicans have won and covered their last two games, including beating San Antonio last time out, 119-84. They are not 20-7-1 ATS their last 28 games vs a team with a win percentage below 40%. The Pelicans are 24-11-1 ATS their last 36 meetings with the Hornets. Pelicans need to beat teams like Charlotte if they hope to make the playoffs. Take New Orleans.
