Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans, NBA 2025-26 Season, Today Match Prediction
Atlanta Hawks
New Orleans Pelicans
Hawks to Win at Home
- Trae Young (quadriceps) has been listed as a “Game Time Decision” by the Hawks, while the Pelicans are likely to be without Saddiq Bey, who is suffering from a hip injury. They have also announced that Herbert Jones (ankle) will be a “Game Time Decision.”
- Jalen Johnson has averaged 18.6 points, 8.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists in his last 5 games versus the Pelicans.
- Atlanta had an easy win against New Orleans in their first meeting of the season, 115-98 on Nov 22 at Smoothie King Center.
Atlanta Hawks to Win and Cover the Spread (-10.5)
| Tournament: | NBA 2025-26 Season |
| Live Streaming: | NBA League Pass |
| Venue: | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
| Tip Off: | 06:00:00 |
Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | 1.21 | 4.30 |
Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans Match Prediction & Analysis
The Atlanta Hawks will next face off against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena. The Hawks have lost two straight and would be looking to bounce back with a W at home. The Pels, meanwhile, are on a seven-game skid, desperately searching for a much-needed victory, which will hopefully serve as an impetus for changing their fortunes this season.
Current Standings: Atlanta is currently placed 10th in the Eastern Conference, behind an overall record of 17-21 thus far. The Pelicans, on the other hand, occupy 15th spot in the West, following their dismal 8-29 showing to date.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): The Hawks have won four out of the last five meetings against New Orleans, producing 118.2 points per matchup, permitting 108.4 points a game. The average total match points in the last five matches between the Hawks and Pelicans is 226.6.
Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | 23.7 | 10.3 | 8.4 | 1.4/0.5 |
| Trey Murphy III | 20.7 | 6.2 | 3.5 | 1.6/0.2 |
Teams Preview
Atlanta Hawks Preview
The Atlanta Hawks were completely outplayed by the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, going down 100-118 at Scotiabank Arena. Atlanta now falls to 11-10 on the road this season, holding a 6-11 record at State Farm Arena. Onyeka Okongwu led the way for the Hawks, tallying 17 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals in a losing effort. Zaccharie Risacher added 16 points, 4 boards, 4 dimes. Nickeil Alexander-Walker contributed 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Jalen Johnson posted a double-double, finishing with 13 points, 14 boards, 7 dimes, 1 steal and 1 block.
Atlanta’s defense on the night was ineffective as the Raptors shot 52.2% from the field. The Hawks also gave up 34 assists in the game, while conceding 64 points in the paint. In addition to this, they lost the transition game 16-29 as well.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 118.5 PPG for the 2025-26 regular season, scoring 48.0% (T-8th in the league) of their baskets. They lead the Association in assists, recording 31.2 a contest, collecting 41.7 RPG (No.25 in the NBA) to date. Defensively, Atlanta averages 9.2 SPG and 4.6 BPG. The Hawks churned out 116.6 points per encounter, allowing 118.6 points an outing, in their last five matchups of the new campaign.
New Orleans Pelicans Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans were thrashed 106-125 by the Miami Heat on Sunday at Kaseya Center. With this loss, the Pelicans now drop to a miserable 2-13 on the road, while continuing to struggle at Smoothie King Center with a 6-16 record.
Trey Murphy III was at his usual sensational best, coming up with 27 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 1 block in a losing cause. Jeremiah Fears added 21 points of his own. Derik Queen contributed 13 points, 6 boards, 4 dimes, 1 steal and 1 block.
New Orleans was unable to shut down the passing lanes, giving up 30 assists on the night. The Pelicans also committed 24 turnovers in the game, which resulted in 31 Hawks points. They were slow to get back on defense as well, losing the transition game 11-31 and conceded 54 points in the paint.
The New Orleans Pelicans have been averaging 115.2 PPG this campaign, converting 46.1% of total shots attempted. They have averaged 43.4 RPG and 24.6 APG (27th in the NBA) until now. On D, New Orleans ranks tenth in steals, accumulating 8.9 per game, blocking 4.2 shots per contest (No.26 in the league standings). Through their last five outings, the Pelicans put up 114.4 points a matchup and conceded a mammoth 126.8 points per encounter.
Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Nickeil Alexander-Walker |
| SG | Dyson Daniels |
| SF | Zaccharie Risacher |
| PF | Jalen Johnson |
| C | Onyeka Okongwu |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Jeremiah Fears |
| SG | Trey Murphy III |
| SF | Zion Williamson |
| PF | Karlo Matkovic |
| C | Derik Queen |
ATLANTA HAWKS vs NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
Winning PredictionThe Atlanta Hawks are favorites heading into this one, feeding off State Farm Arena’s electric atmosphere and taking advantage of New Orleans’ woeful defense. We are backing the Hawks to improve their home record by winning this contest.
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