The New Orleans Pelicans (27-39) host the Charlotte Hornets (32-25) Friday at the Smoothie King Center for an 8:30 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we look at the Hornets vs. Pelicans odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
Charlotte is 3-4 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) post-All-Star break. The Hornets have lost back-to-back games to the Brooklyn Nets Tuesday (132-121) and the Boston Celtics Wednesday (115-101).
NOLA enters on a 3-game losing skid following a 4-game winning streak to start its final stretch.