Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 02/12/2024, 03:33  by Thobelani Moyo | Modified on 02/12/2024 at 03:42 in NBA Predictions

The New Orleans Pelicans travel to Maddison Square Garden to lock horns with the Atlanta Hawks in an inter-conference clash in the NBA. The Pelicans (15th place) have the worst record in the Western Conference, 4-17 overall and 3-7 at home, while the Hawks (7th place) are 10-11 overall and 5-6 on the road in the Eastern Conference.
 
After a dominant display against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Cup, in which they secured a 117-101 victory to progress to the next round of the competition, the Atlanta Hawks backed up that win with a hard-fought 107-104 victory over the injury-ridden Charlotte Hornets on Sunday.

While the Hawks have lacked consistency this season, they come into this matchup boasting a three-match winning streak. Their home form has been average, with five wins and five losses recorded from their last ten games, leaving them evenly balanced at .500.

It has been a tough start to the season for the New Orleans Pelicans, who have recorded just four wins from their last 21 games. 

A crushing 118-85 humiliation at the hands of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon extended the Pelicans losing streak to eight matches. 

They march into this game without the services of Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Herb Jones, Jose Alvarado, and Jordan Hawkins, who remain sidelined by injuries.