NBA Best Bets: Hawks vs. Pelicans Picks for December 2

Published 5:34 am Monday, December 2, 2024

The Atlanta Hawks (10-11) will attempt to extend a three-game win streak when they host the New Orleans Pelicans (4-17) on Monday, December 2, 2024 at State Farm Arena as 9.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 7:30 PM ET on Gulf Coast Sports and FDSSE.

Our computer predictions for Monday’s game can assist you in placing an informed wager using the best bets available.

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Hawks vs. Pelicans Game Info

  • When: Monday, December 2, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
  • Where: State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia
  • TV: Gulf Coast Sports and FDSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Hawks vs. Pelicans Best Bets

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Pick ATS: Hawks (- 9.5)

  • Atlanta’s record against the spread is 8-13-0.
  • New Orleans’ record against the spread is 7-14-0.
  • The Hawks have covered every time (1-0) as a 9.5-point favorite or greater this season.
  • As a 9.5-point underdog or more, the Pelicans have two wins ATS (2-4).

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Pick OU:

Under (227.5)

  • The Hawks and their opponents have scored more than 227.5 points in 15 of 21 games this season.
  • The Pelicans have played eight games this season that finished with a combined score higher than 227.5 points.
  • Atlanta has an average total of 233.7 in its games this year, 6.2 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
  • The average total for New Orleans’ games this season is 221.5 points, six fewer points than this game’s over/under.
  • The Pelicans are the league’s 22nd-highest scoring team this season compared to the fifth-ranked Hawks.
  • This contest features the league’s 25th-ranked (Pelicans) and 29th-ranked (Hawks) scoring defenses.

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Moneyline Pick: Hawks (-500)

  • The Hawks have been favorites in 10 games this season and won four (40%) of those contests.
  • The Pelicans have won in two, or 14.3%, of the 14 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
  • Atlanta has not entered a game this season with shorter moneyline odds than -500.
  • New Orleans has yet to win this season when listed as an underdog of +375 or worse on the moneyline this season.
  • The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 83.3% chance of a victory for the Hawks.

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