Pelicans vs. Hornets prediction, odds, line: 2022 NBA picks, March 21 best bets from model on 79-49 run

The New Orleans Pelicans (30-41) and the Charlotte Hornets (36-35) clash in a cross-conference battle on Monday evening. Charlotte heads into Monday’s matchup with some momentum, winning four straight, including 129-108 over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. In a similar manner, New Orleans is on a two-game win streak, outlasting the Atlanta Hawks in its last contest. 

Tip-off is at 7 p.m. ET from the Spectrum Center. Charlotte is favored by six points in the latest Pelicans vs. Hornets odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is 233.5. Before locking in any Hornets vs. Pelicans picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons. The model entered Week 22 of the 2021-22 NBA season on a stunning 79-49 roll on all top-rated NBA picks, returning over $2,400. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Pelicans vs. Hornets and just locked in its NBA picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Hornets vs. Pelicans:

• Pelicans vs. Hornets spread: Charlotte -6
• Pelicans vs. Hornets over-under: 233.5 points
• Pelicans vs. Hornets money line: New Orleans +205, Charlotte -250
• NO: The Pelicans are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 road games
• CHA: The Hornets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall

Why the Hornets can cover

Guard LaMelo Ball is a dynamic playmaker for the Hornets, impacting the game in a variety of ways. Ball is averaging 19.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.6 steals per game. The 2020 third overall pick is also a reliable option from 3-point range, knocking down 35 percent of his attempts from downtown. The 2022 All-Star selection has recorded at least 15 points, five rebounds and five assists in six of his last 10 games. On March 16, Ball had 22 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds against the Hawks.

Kelly Oubre Jr. is an athletic scoring guard in the backcourt for Charlotte. Oubre Jr. attacks the paint with aggression, finishing with force at the rim. The Kansas product logs 15.4 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. He’s scored 17-plus in four of his last 11 games. In his last outing, Oubre Jr. had 17 points, six rebounds, and made three 3-pointers. 

Why the Pelicans can cover

Guard CJ McCollum has been a terrific addition to New Orleans. McCollum’s offensive skill set is extremely versatile. He has a silky smooth jumper with the acrobatics to finish around the rim. The Lehigh product is averaging 24.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 7.8 assists per game during the month of March. In McCollum’s last game, he recorded 25 points, four rebounds and eight assists. 

Center Jonas Valanciunas provides New Orleans with a physical presence in the paint. Valanciunas is sixth in the NBA in rebounds (11.4) to go along with 18 points per game. The 2011 fifth-overall pick has recorded a double-double in seven of his last 10 outings, including three straight games grabbing at least 12 boards. On March 20 against the Atlanta Hawks, Valanciunas had 26 points, 12 rebounds and four assists. 

How to make Hornets vs. Pelicans picks

SportsLine’s model is leaning under on the total, with the teams projected to combine for 229 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50 percent of simulations. You can only see the model’s pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Pelicans vs. Hornets? And which side of the spread hits well over 50 percent of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.