Hornets vs. Pelicans odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA picks for Monday, Feb. 2 from proven model

The Charlotte Hornets look to build on their five-game winning streak when they host the New Orleans Pelicans during the only matinee on the Monday NBA schedule. The Hornets are now 22-28 and 11th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pelicans, meanwhile, are 14th in the West at 13-38, though they have won three of their past five. These teams have been among the best against the spread this season, with New Orleans at 28-23 and Charlotte at 29-21. 

Tipoff is set for 3 p.m. ET at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, four hours earlier than originally scheduled due to the winter storm in the area. Charlotte is a 6.5-point favorite in the Pelicans vs. Hornets odds, while the over/under is 232.5. Before making any Hornets vs. Pelicans picks, check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

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Now, the model has simulated Pelicans vs. Hornets 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NBA picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and NBA betting lines for Hornets vs. Pelicans: 

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How to make Pelicans vs. Hornets picks

SportsLine's model has simulated Hornets vs. Pelicans 10,000 times and is going Over on the total (225.5 points). 

The model projects that 11 total players will score in double figures, with Brandon Miller (20.6 points) leading the way for Charlotte and Zion Williamson (20.1 points) pacing New Orleans. The teams combine for 239 points as the Over hits 58% of the time. 

It also says one side of the spread hits 60% of the time. You can head to SportsLine to see the model's NBA picks. 

So who wins Hornets vs. Pelicans, and which side of the spread hits 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to back, all from the model that has returned well over $10,000 on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.