- Matchup: New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- Broadcasting: FanDuel Sports Network
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On Monday, the Charlotte Hornets (21-28) will face off against the New Orleans Pelicans (12-37) at the Spectrum Center.
In their previous matchup, the Pelicans faced the Thunder, concluding with a 104-95 loss. New Orleans recorded a 34.3% FG percentage (34 of 99) and hit 10 out of 40 attempts from beyond the arc. From the foul line, they were 17 for 22, translating to a 77.3% success rate. On the rebound front, the Pelicans amassed 54 boards, including 21 offensive rebounds. Additionally, they tallied 25 assists, forced the Thunder into 16 turnovers, and secured 13 steals. Defensively, New Orleans allowed opponents to shoot 40.2% from the field, granting Oklahoma City 25 assists and 4 steals during the contest. The Thunder registered 53 rebounds (13 offensive, 40 defensive) and blocked 11 shots. At the charity stripe, the Thunder excelled, making 21 of their 23 shots for a solid 91.3%. They managed 13 of their 38 three-point efforts. The foul count showed 21 for the Pelicans against 15 for the Thunder.
Zion Williamson made a notable impact in the last game, achieving a shooting percentage of 72.7% with 2 assists. He logged 34 minutes, grabbed 11 rebounds, and scored 21 points on 8 of 11 shooting.
New Orleans heads into this game with a 12-37 season record. They average 114.4 points per game, ranking 21st in the NBA, and hold a shooting percentage of 46.0%. The Pelicans have a 3-point shooting rate of 33.7% (526 of 1,560) and convert 78.5% of their free throw attempts. On average, New Orleans collects 44.0 rebounds and accumulates 1,213 assists this season, placing them 19th in the league for assists. They average 14.4 turnovers per game and commit 20.0 personal fouls nightly.
On the defensive end, the Pelicans force 14.9 turnovers per game while drawing 20.5 fouls. They surrender a 3-point shooting percentage of 35.9% and rank 28th in points allowed per game (121.2). Opponents shoot 48.3% against them (2,153 of 4,462), and they yield 45.4 rebounds per contest. In assists surrendered, they rank 29th with 1,407 assists conceded this season.
The Hornets recently won against the Mavericks, finishing at 123-121. They achieved 37 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive boards for a total of 45. In this game, Charlotte turned the ball over 10 times but managed to secure 4 steals. The Mavericks committed 15 fouls, leading to 18 free throw attempts for the Hornets, who converted 17 for a 94.4% success rate. From long-range, Charlotte made 20 of 41 attempts (48.8%). Overall, they shot 43 of 91 from the field, achieving a shooting rate of 47.3%. Defensively, they allowed the Mavericks to convert 48 of 103 attempts for a 46.6% success rate. The Hornets allowed Dallas to score from beyond the arc 33.3% of the time, finishing with 11 out of 33 shots, and were 14 of 16 from the line (87.5%). Charlotte allowed Dallas to grab 50 total rebounds (13 offensive).
Kon Knueppel was a standout for the Hornets, hitting 10 of 16 shots for a 62.5% success rate, alongside 4 rebounds. In 36 minutes of play, he amassed 34 points and recorded 3 assists.
This season, Charlotte holds a 21-28 record. They commit 19.1 personal fouls per game and shoot 81.1% from the charity stripe. The Hornets average 26.8 assists per game (10th in the league) and turn the ball over 15.7 times during contests. So far, they have scored 5,701 points this season (116.3 per game) and grab 45.7 rebounds each game. Offensively, Charlotte boasts a shooting percentage of 46.4%, ranking them 19th overall.
On the defensive side, the Hornets rank 13th in points allowed per game (114.8). They initiate 12.6 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 47.4% from the floor (22nd overall). Charlotte’s defense permits a 3-point shooting accuracy of 36.7% (651 of 1,775), while opposing teams convert 80.2% from the foul line. They yield 27.4 assists and 39.8 rebounds per game, situating them 22nd and 2nd in the league respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Back New Orleans
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