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Hornets Seek 6th Straight Win vs. Pelicans
2 Feb
Summary
- Hornets aim for sixth consecutive win.
- New Orleans Pelicans are 14th in Western Conference.
- Charlotte is a 6.5-point favorite in the game.
The Charlotte Hornets are aiming to extend their impressive five-game winning streak when they play host to the New Orleans Pelicans. This matinee game is the only one scheduled for Monday in the NBA. As of today, February 2, 2026, the Hornets stand at 22-28 and are positioned 11th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pelicans, with a record of 13-38, are 14th in the Western Conference, though they have secured victories in three of their last five outings.
Both franchises have demonstrated strong performance against the point spread this season, with New Orleans at 28-23 and Charlotte at 29-21. The game is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Notably, the tipoff time was shifted four hours earlier than originally planned due to an approaching winter storm in the area.
Charlotte enters the matchup as a 6.5-point favorite according to the odds. The over/under for the game is set at 232.5 points. Predictions suggest a high-scoring affair, with one model forecasting the total score to exceed 225.5 points. It also anticipates 11 players scoring in double figures, led by Brandon Miller for Charlotte and Zion Williamson for New Orleans.
