New Orleans Pelicans Aim for Third Straight Road Victory Against Atlanta Hawks in Sunday Matchup

Game outlook

The New Orleans Pelicans will be aiming for their third straight road victory when they take on the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday at State Farm Arena. The Pelicans, who are currently 38-25 this season, are coming off a 103-95 win over Philadelphia. The Hawks, with a 29-34 record, are on a 99-92 victory against Memphis. Atlanta has a strong record of 8-2 in their last 10 matchups against New Orleans. The Pelicans are considered favorites in this game, opening with a -6.5 spread that has remained unchanged. The game is set to tip-off at 6 PM ET.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pelicans -235 | Hawks +190

Spread: Pelicans -6.5 (-110) | Hawks +6.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 223 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Orleans will win straight-up is 70%.

New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans are entering this game on a three-game winning streak and currently lead the Southwest Division, with a three-game lead over Dallas. They are fifth in the Western Conference, three games behind the Clippers. With a win on Sunday, they aim to increase their division lead and move up the conference standings. Offensively, the Pelicans are averaging 116.4 points per game and have been shooting well, making 44.3 percent of their field goals and 35.5 percent of their three-point attempts. Defensively, they have given up an average of 111.2 points per game. In terms of power rankings, the Pelicans are ranked 14th in offense and 8th in defense. They have a record of 38-25 this season and have shown efficiency in shooting, rebounding, and assists. Defensively, they excel in limiting opponents' three-point shooting percentage. A win in this upcoming game would mark their fourth consecutive victory. "Blocked Away by Zion!" pic.twitter.com/xB23dyzbKa