Hawks vs. Pelicans Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 7

The New Orleans Pelicans (8-30) travel to face the Atlanta Hawks (17-21) after losing three road games in a row.

Wednesday's matchup between the Hawks and the Pelicans sees the Hawks as a double-digit favorite by 10.5 points. The point total for the game is set at 246.5.

Hawks vs. Pelicans Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
• Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Arena: State Farm Arena
• Total: 246.5 points
• Spread: Hawks -10.5
• Moneyline: Hawks (-461), Pelicans (+360)

How to watch Hawks vs. Pelicans

• TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Hawks vs. Pelicans

• In 15 of 38 games this season, the Hawks and their opponents have scored more than 246.5 points.
• The Pelicans have combined with their opponents to score more than 246.5 points in 12 of 38 games this season.
• The teams average 233.3 points per game combined, 13.2 fewer than this matchup's over/under.
• These teams give up 242.7 points per game combined, 3.8 points fewer than this matchup's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Hawks vs. Pelicans

• Atlanta has covered 18 times in 38 chances against the spread this season.
• The Hawks have not covered the spread when favored by 10.5 points or more this season (in one opportunity).
• The Pelicans have compiled a 21-17-0 record against the spread this year.
• New Orleans has been an underdog by 10.5 points or more 10 times this season, and covered the spread in seven of those matchups.
• The Hawks are 6-11 overall, and 6-11 against the spread, at home.
• The Pelicans are 7-8 against the spread, and 2-13 overall, on the road.

Betting the Moneyline: Hawks vs. Pelicans

• The Hawks have won 44.4% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (8-10).
• This season, the Pelicans have won six out of the 36 games, or 16.7%, in which they've been the underdog.
• Atlanta has played as a moneyline favorite of -461 or shorter in just one game this season, and lost.
• New Orleans has not won as an underdog of +360 or more on the moneyline this season in 10 games with those odds or longer.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Hawks an 82.2% chance to win.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Hawks vs. Pelicans

• Pick ATS: Hawks (- 10.5)
• Pick OU: Under (246.5)
  
• Prediction: Hawks 125 - Pelicans 111
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