New Orleans Pelicans @ Charlotte Hornets Picks and Predictions - February 2nd 2026
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For New Orleans Pelicans (13-39) vs Charlotte Hornets (23-28), the initial check is form and freshness, who has been stacking results lately and who has had time to breathe between games. Those signals can surface in tempo, shot quality, and closing possessions when it tightens up.
This is a stats-heavy matchup preview for fast scanning, with room to go deeper when a detail matters. The framing remains tight while you judge how the game should play.
New Orleans Pelicans at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines
On the road, New Orleans Pelicans shows a useful matchup-driven profile built from last-five ATS: 4-1-0 and steady notes like average margin: 4. To stay aligned with late updates, use New Orleans Pelicans odds as a quick reference point.
Back at home, Charlotte Hornets brings a different angle than the road data, starting with last-five over-under: 2-3-0 and a second line in last-five ATS: 3-2-0. For a direct link into the home market view, head to Charlotte Hornets odds and stay ready for late updates.
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-105 NOP at CHA Trends and Momentum: Last 5 Form and Last 10 Performance
in the last five, Charlotte Hornets carries the stronger run at 5-0 versus New Orleans Pelicans at 3-2. over the last 10, those two momentum rows are not totally populated, so use them as a quick guide.
| Metric | New Orleans Pelicans | Charlotte Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 (Form) | ||
| Record (W-L) | 3-2 | 5-0 |
| Win % | 60 | 100 |
| ATS record | 4-1-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Over/Under record | 2-3-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Average margin | 4 | 63 |
| Last 10 (Recent Performance) | ||
| Points per game | 56 | 59.5 |
| Points allowed | 55.6 | 53.2 |
| Margin | 4 | 63 |
| FG % | 42.5 | 49.7 |
| 3PT % | 30.7 | 41.5 |
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This breakdown splits the season profile into four sections so the edges are easier to read. When the key stats in a category point the same way, that’s the cleaner lean; when they split, the game usually turns on which lever shows up more often.
Record & Scoring
Record and margin both favor Charlotte Hornets (45.8 win% and 1.8 margin), which tends to show up as steadier quarters over time. The cleanest counter for New Orleans Pelicans is forcing volatility—more possessions, more threes, and fewer “quiet” stretches where Charlotte Hornets can build separation.
| Metric | New Orleans Pelicans | Charlotte Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Record (W-L) | 13-39 | 23-28 |
| Win Percentage | 20 | 45.8 |
| Points For | 114 | 116 |
| Points Against | 120.6 | 114.2 |
| Points Margin | -6.5 | 1.8 |
Efficiency
Charlotte Hornets owns the edge in shooting efficiency (113.4) and field goal efficiency (55), which is a strong indicator of cleaner scoring. If New Orleans Pelicans can’t contest without fouling or giving up clean looks, this category tends to stay home-leaning.
| Metric | New Orleans Pelicans | Charlotte Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Three-Point % | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Shooting Efficiency | 107.9 | 113.4 |
| Field Goal Efficiency | 51.9 | 55 |
| Free Throw Rate | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Three-Point Rate | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Free Throw % | 0.8 | 0.8 |
Tempo, Ratings & Turnovers
The two drivers point opposite ways—Charlotte Hornets on net rating (-0.2), New Orleans Pelicans on ball security (13.4). If Charlotte Hornets doesn’t force mistakes, the turnover edge can keep this matchup tighter than the rating suggests.
| Metric | New Orleans Pelicans | Charlotte Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Pace | 20.6 | 20.2 |
| Net Rating | -5.9 | -0.2 |
| Offensive Rating | 110.2 | 113.6 |
| Defensive Rating | 116.2 | 113.7 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.4 | 14.8 |
Rebounding, Ball Movement & Disruption
With offensive boards and steals near even (0.3/0.3, 9/6.7), the edge becomes about finishing possessions—secure rebounds, smart outlets, and clean first passes. One short run created by two mistakes is often enough to win the section.
| Metric | New Orleans Pelicans | Charlotte Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Rebounds Per Game | 44 | 45.8 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Assists Per Game | 24.7 | 26.8 |
| Assist Rate | 58.9 | 65 |
| Steals Per Game | 9 | 6.7 |
| Blocks Per Game | 4.7 | 4.6 |
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NOP at CHA Key Players by Usage%: Top 3 Per Team
The top usage leader in this matchup is Hunter Dickinson (New Orleans Pelicans), and the table below ties that workload to production and efficiency. Their brief snapshot: Min 5, Usage% 78.3, 2 PPG, 0 RPG, 0 APG, TS% 50, eFG% 50, +/- -12, and TO/G 2.
New Orleans Pelicans’s top three are Hunter Dickinson (78.3), Zion Williamson (65.2), and Jordan Poole (59.8), and Charlotte Hornets’s top three are LaMelo Ball (77.1), Brandon Miller (70.2), and Collin Sexton (62.2), and this readout maps how creation is distributed. A more concentrated top line usually means heavier on-ball responsibility for the primary option, while a balanced top three can signal more shared creation and easier rotation coverage if one piece is limited.
For a brief peek at the award market, see the current MVP board. Start with our NBA MVP odds board and scan the names.
| Team | Player | Min | Usage% | PPG | RPG | APG | TS% | eFG% | +/- | TO/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | Hunter Dickinson | 5 | 78.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 50 | -12 | 2 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | Zion Williamson | 29 | 65.2 | 21.7 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 62.8 | 58.2 | -3.5 | 2.3 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | Jordan Poole | 25 | 59.8 | 14.5 | 1.8 | 3.1 | 53.3 | 47.5 | -3.9 | 1.9 |
| Charlotte Hornets | LaMelo Ball | 27 | 77.1 | 19 | 4.8 | 7.6 | 53.9 | 50.8 | 4.5 | 3.1 |
| Charlotte Hornets | Brandon Miller | 30 | 70.2 | 20.8 | 4.6 | 3.4 | 57.1 | 52.5 | 4.8 | 2.5 |
| Charlotte Hornets | Collin Sexton | 23 | 62.2 | 14.4 | 2 | 3.8 | 61.9 | 55.6 | -0.7 | 2.1 |
NOP at CHA Quarter Scoring Splits
A quick look at quarter splits assist pinpoint how scoring builds from 1Q to 4Q; for price context, visit NBA point spreads and odds. New Orleans Pelicans comes first with a clean glance: best quarter is 4Q, and its stronger half is the both halves. Charlotte Hornets follows with a fresh check: peaks in 1Q with the edge in the first half.
| Segment | Away | Home |
|---|---|---|
| 1Q Points | 7.1 | 7.6 |
| 2Q Points | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| 3Q Points | 7 | 7.4 |
| 4Q Points | 7.2 | 6.7 |
| 1H Points | 14.2 | 14.8 |
| 2H Points | 14.2 | 14.2 |
NOP at CHA Injury Report and Availability
When availability doubts hit both teams, the safest read is often about who can keep their core connections intact from quarter to quarter. I prefer the team with a steady role structure, since the scramble minutes usually surface in the closing stretch. For a broader postseason snapshot, see NBA Finals odds guide.
| Metric | New Orleans Pelicans | Charlotte Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Players Out | 1 | 1 |
| Players Questionable | 0 | 0 |
| Injured Minutes Per Game | 0 | 8.9 |
| Injured Points Per Game | 0 | 1.9 |
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- Game script (pace): New Orleans Pelicans is more likely to push tempo, while Charlotte Hornets benefits if it can slow the game into longer half-court possessions. That early pace clue often tracks how the total behaves.
- Efficiency edge (side): The season-long profile leans toward Charlotte Hornets if the possession game stays cleaner on both ends. A few extra trips can swing a tight side read. New Orleans Pelicans has the clearest turnover edge to protect.
- Late filters (availability + market): Treat lineup availability and spot context as the final check, because tightened roles can change both the scoring environment and who closes. If the market has moved, use it as a prompt to re-verify news and matchup assumptions rather than forcing a pregame lean.
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