The New Orleans Pelicans (8-30) are big, 10.5-point underdogs as they attempt to break an eight-game losing streak when they visit the Atlanta Hawks (17-21) on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at State Farm Arena. The contest airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on FDSSE, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+. The matchup has an over/under of 246.5.
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Hawks Cover -10.5 vs Pelicans -113
Hawks vs. Pelicans betting lines
- Hawks odds to win: -455
- Pelicans odds to win: +349
- Spread: Hawks (-10.5)
- Total: 246.5
- TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Hawks Statistics, Trends and More
As the Home Team
- Atlanta has a 6-11 record against the spread at home and is 6-11 in home contests.
- Hawks home games have gone over the set point total eight times this year.
- This season at home Atlanta and its opponents have averaged a total of 237.1 points per contest, 9.4 points fewer than the over/under for this contest.
Hawks Recent Trends
- The Hawks are 2-8 overall and 4-6 against the spread in their past 10 games.
- The Hawks’ last 10 games saw four go over the total.
- The past 10 Hawks games averaged 4.9 fewer points (241.6) than this matchup’s point total.
- Over their past 10 games, the Hawks have a points-per-game average 0.5 points above their season-long scoring average.
Hawks Betting Records
- The Hawks have won 44.4% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (8-10).
- Atlanta has played as a moneyline favorite of -455 or shorter twice this season, and split 1-1.
- The Hawks have an implied moneyline win probability of 82.0% in this game.
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 (seventh in NBA) | 47.8 (23rd) | 41.7 (25th) | 46.2 (25th) | 31.2 (first) | 14.1 (16th) |
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Pelicans Statistics, Trends and More
As the Away Team
- The Pelicans are 2-13 in road contests with a 7-8 record against the spread on the road.
- Pelicans road games have hit the over on the set point total seven times this year.
- The Pelicans and their opponents have averaged a total of 234.1 points per road contest this year, 12.4 points fewer than this game’s projected total.
Pelicans Recent Trends
- The Pelicans have a 2-8 record straight-up in their past 10 contests, while covering the spread three times in those games.
- Pelicans’ last 10 contests saw four go over the total.
- The last 10 Pelicans games averaged 243.3 total points, 3.2 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.
- Over their past 10 games, the Pelicans are scoring at a rate of 114.8 PPG, the same as their season-long scoring average.
Pelicans Betting Records
- This season, New Orleans has won six out of the 36 games, or 16.7%, in which it has been the underdog.
- The Pelicans have not won as an underdog of +349 or more on the moneyline this season in 12 such games.
- The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 22.3% chance of a victory for the Pelicans.
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.1 (22nd in NBA) | 48.7 (27th) | 43.4 (20th) | 45.8 (24th) | 24.7 (27th) | 13.7 (11th) |
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