Staff Writer
The Charlotte Hornets (8-29) and New Orleans Pelicans (24-17) meet Wednesday. Tip-off from Smoothie King Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Hornets vs. Pelicansodds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Pelicans lead 1-0
The Hornets have failed to cover in back-to-back games since the return of G LaMelo Ball (ankle). Their most recent non-cover was as 8.5-point underdogs in a 104-87 loss at the Miami Heat Sunday as the Under (226) hit.