The New Orleans Pelicans (5-3) visit State Farm Arena to take on the Atlanta Hawks (5-3) Saturday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Hawks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pelicans come into this game after beating the shorthanded Golden State Warriors 114-105 at home Friday, failing to cover as 11-point favorites. The Pelicans are just 3-3 after a 2-0 start.
New Orleans is led by F Brandon Ingram, who is averaging 23.0 points per game. With 3 players over 20 per game and 5 in double figures, the Pelicans have a diverse offense with many capable scorers.
The Hawks are also 3-3 over their last 6 games following a 2-0 start. Atlanta comes in as the more rested side, having not played since a 112-99 win in New York Wednesday, winning outright as a 2.5-point underdog.