The Atlanta Hawks (3-3) and New Orleans Pelicans (1-4) meet Saturday for the first of their 2 matchups this season. Tip from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Hawks vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2025-26 season series: Hawks won 2-0
The Hawks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-111 Thursday, covering as a 1.5-point home favorite with the Under (237.5) cashing. C Onyeka Okongwu notched a team-high 29 points and was among 3 Hawks to score at least 20. Atlanta snapped a 3-game losing streak with the win and is both 3-3 straight up and against the spread (ATS) on the season.
The Pelicans earned their first win of the season over the Sacramento
Kings Thursday. They won 132-120 and covered as a 6.5-point home favorite. The Over (234.5) easily hit. New Orleans was led by G Jeremiah Fears, who scored 22 points and chipped in 13 assists and 8 rebounds. Despite having struggled to win, the Pelicans are 3-2 ATS through 5 games.
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Hawks at Pelicans odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Hawks -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Pelicans +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hawks -4.5 (-105) | Pelicans +4.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 240.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Hawks at Pelicans key injuries
Hawks
- None
Pelicans
- C Yves Missi (knee) out
- G Jordan Poole (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Hawks at Pelicans picks and predictions
Prediction
Hawks 126, Pelicans 118
Moneyline
PASS.
Avoid this play. The Pelicans (+150) are coming off their lone win of the season against the only winless team in the conference. They shouldn't be expected to pull off the upset.
Against the spread
BET HAWKS -4.5 (-105).
The Hawks have performed well on the road and as a favorite. They are 2-1 ATS in both of those positions and have had one of the most consistent offenses in the NBA, scoring at least 110 points in all 6 games.
While the Pelicans have been able to score at will, their main issue has been on the defensive end of the court, allowing at least 120 points in 4 of 5 outings. They are just 1-2 ATS at home and 1-2 ATS as an underdog of 5 points or fewer.
Over/Under
BET OVER 240.5 (-110).
This game should be played at a breakneck pace. The Pelicans rank third, and the Hawks sit seventh in pace. Neither team has a top-10 defense either, so there should be ample open looks. The Hawks are 4-2 O/U, while the Pelicans are 4-1 O/U and have scored at least 119 points in 4 of their 5 contests this season.
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