Prop Bets: Atlanta Hawks VS New Orleans Pelicans 2025-11-22
Atlanta Hawks vs. New Orleans Pelicans: A Game of "I Can't Breathe" Defense
The Atlanta Hawks (-6.5, -200) are favored to escape New Orleans with a win, but let’s be real—this game might as well be called "The Pelicans’ 9th Straight Loss: A Documentary." The Pelicans (2-14) are on a franchise-topping 8-game skid, and their defense allows 121.8 points per game. They’re like a sieve that’s been dipped in a dunk tank. Meanwhile, the Hawks (9-7) are limping in without Trae Young, but Jalen Johnson (22.3 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 6.6 APG) is their Swiss Army knife, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (19.7 PPG) is hungry for a career night.
Key Props to Bet Before the Pelicans Sink Further:
- Jalen Johnson Over 23.5 Points (-132): Johnson’s been a triple-double machine this season. Bet he’ll at least hit the points total while pretending to chase a double-double.
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 18.5 Points (-120): With Trae out, NAW needs to step up. He’s already averaging 19.7 PPG—this line’s a gift.
- Team Total Over 231.5 (-110): Both teams are offensive fireworks displays. The Hawks score 117.8 PPG; the Pelicans give up 121.8. Math: 239.6. Over, baby!
Why the Pelicans Are Here, There, and in a Coma:
Zion Williamson (21.5 PPG) is their lone bright spot, but even he can’t carry a team that’s missing De’Anthony Melton and Herb Jones. The Hawks’ porous defense (115.7 PPG allowed) will feast like it’s the All-Star Game.
Final Prediction:
The Hawks win 120-110, Johnson drops 25, and the Pelicans’ bench will ask for a raise… in Monopoly money.
Bet the Hawks -6.5 (-200) and Jalen Johnson Over 23.5 Points (-132). The Pelicans’ hopes are as slim as their rim protection. 🏀🔥
Created: Nov. 22, 2025, 5:04 p.m. GMT