Our rankings
Pelicans 59%
Hornets #23 vs Pelicans #20 in our rankings (network centrality).
Hornets vs Pelicans Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Nov 1, 2026
Our pick
23
Hornets39%
Hornets39%61%20
Pelicans
PelicansOur pick: Pelicans, 61% to win · projected 108–111
Common opponents
Pelicans 100%
Pelicans by 69.0 points here, from 1 comparison.
Efficiency
Pelicans 60%
Projected Hornets 108, Pelicans 111 from opponent-adjusted points per possession and pace.
Hornets and Pelicans common opponents · 1
Against the same teams: Hornets went 0–1, Pelicans went 1–0. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Hornets | Pelicans | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hawks |
L 81–128 home, Oct 23 | W 121–99 home, Oct 31 | NO +69.0 |