Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans Predictions, Picks and Odds for Monday, February 2

The Charlotte Hornets will welcome the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday in a cross-conference clash. The Hornets are seeded 11th in the East with a 22-28 win-loss record, and will enter Monday’s matchup on the back of a six-game winning streak. The Pelicans, on the other hand, are seeded 14th in the standings, and they will enter the matchup off a big loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Hornets are 7.5 point favorites with moneyline at -280 and total around 233.5 points. These NBA odds today suggest that the Hornets are likely to dominate their home court and take the Pelicans down. We have got our Best Bet, a same-game parlay, and a few player props for today’s game.

Here’s how we are betting the Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans.

Best Bet for Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans

Best Bet: Charlotte Hornets -7.5 (-106)

Book: Best price at FanDuel

The Charlotte Hornets are 10-13 at home and are entering the game in red-hot form. They have the sixth-best offense in the league and the 19th-best defense. The Pelicans, on the other hand, have occupied themselves a low-rack spot. In addition to it, the Hornets have an edge over the Pelicans in terms of net rating.

The spread at Hornets -7.5 looks small considering their edge on both ends of the court as well as current form. This number could easily be near -10 or -11. They are expected to cover well in such a spot.

Keeping Houston’s better offense and defense in mind, along with the Pelicans’ struggling form, we are laying the Rockets -5.5 (-110) as our Best Bet, and expect them to cover the number seamlessly.

Same-Game Parlay Picks for Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans

3-Leg (SGP)

Charlotte Hornets -9.5 (alternate spread)
Brandon Miller Over 22.5 points
La Melo Ball Over 19.5 points

Combined odds: +676

We have built this same-game parlay around the Hornets to register a big win at home. Brandon Miller is the leading Hornets scorer, dropping around 21 points per game. Ball follows him with 19 points per game.

These legs are correlated considering if the Hornets dominate the court at home, their players get more opportunities to score. Miller, Ball and others would likely exploit the Pelicans’ weaker defense while taking their home court advantage. Hence, this is our safer SGP option.

Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds and Top Player Props

Here are the latest Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans odds from top sportsbooks. Shop around for the best NBA odds from top sportsbooks.

Team	Spread	Moneyline	Total
New Orleans Pelicans	+7.5 (-114)	+230	O 233.5 (-110)
Charlotte Hornets	-7.5 (-106)	-280	U 233.5 (-110)

Odds updated on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5 am ET. Lines may move throughout the day.

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Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans Top Player Props

Given how prop-heavy NBA betting is, we are also eyeing these player props for today’s Hornets vs Pelicans clash.

Kon Knueppel over 18.5 points (-102)
Zion Williamson over 21.5 points (-102)
Trey Murphy III over 21.5 points (-110)

These legs fit well into usage and volume. Kon Knueppel has established himself as a promising player, dropping around 19 points per game. Williamson and Murphy are the two leading scorers for the Pelicans, who would push themselves to put up some score for their side.

Trends to Know for Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans

Here are a few betting trends to keep in mind for Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans.

The Charlotte Hornets have been 13-10-0 ATS at home this season.
The New Orleans Pelicans have been 6-4-0 ATS in their last ten games.
Over has hit the Hornets in 20 of their 50 games thus far.

Latest Injuries and NBA Injury Report for Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans

Before betting this game, it’s important to check the NBA injury report, as late scratches and minutes limits can swing spreads and totals in a hurry.

Team	Player	Injury	Status
Charlotte Hornets	Josh Green	Thumb	Questionable
Charlotte Hornets	KJ Simpson	Hip	Questionable
Charlotte Hornets	Mason Plumlee	Groin	Out
New Orleans Pelicans	DeJounte Murray	Achilles	Out

In the NBA, late injury news and minutes restrictions have a huge impact on spreads and totals, so re-check the injury report and final inactives about an hour before tip-off.

What time is Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans today?

The Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans is scheduled to tip off at 3:00 pm ET on Monday.

Where will Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans be played?

The Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans will be played at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Where can I watch Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans on TV and live stream?

You can watch Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans on FDSSE, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+. The live stream will be accessible via NBA League Pass and Fubo.

Detail	Information
Date	Monday, February 2, 2026
Time	3:00 pm ET
Venue	Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina
TV and Live Stream	FDSSE, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+ / NBA League Pass and Fubo