Prop Bets: Charlotte Hornets VS New Orleans Pelicans 2025-11-04
Hornets vs. Pelicans: A Tale of Two Teams Drowning in Dysfunction
The Charlotte Hornets (3-4) face the winless New Orleans Pelicans (0-6) on November 4, 2025, in a matchup that’s less of a game and more of a mutual pity party. The Pelicans, who’ve lost 27 straight games dating back to last season (yes, really), are favored by 2.5 points (-112) despite ranking dead last in offensive efficiency and having zero players healthy enough to spell "Zion" without crying. The Hornets, meanwhile, are clinging to hope—and a 4-3 ATS record—while dealing with LaMelo Ball’s ankle injury.
Key Stats & Stares:
- LaMelo Ball’s Rebound Prop: If the Hornets’ star plays (5.5 rebounds, -129), he’ll need to grab more boards than a toddler grabs crayons at an art class. His 7.8 rebounds per game average vs. a Pelicans team that allows the most rebounds in the league? Chaos.
- Pelicans’ Pointless Offense: New Orleans averages a paltry 102.3 points per game (29th in the NBA). They’ve traded their last All-Star (Zion) for a 7th-rounder and a box of expired Gatorade.
- Over/Under: 236.5 points. With both teams shooting like they’re at a family reunion, this could hit… or tank. Either way, it’s a toss-up.
Why Bet the Over?
Because nothing says "fun" like watching two teams with the worst offensive ratings in the league combine for 237 points. The Pelicans rank 28th in defensive efficiency, and the Hornets? They’re about to find out what "defense" means.
Why Bet the Hornets +2.5?
The Pelicans have lost by double digits in 5 of their last 6 games. The Hornets, despite missing Brandon Miller and Ball (if he sits), have a 4-3 ATS record. Trust me, this is a "cover the spread" kind of night for Charlotte.
Prop Pick: LaMelo Ball Rebounds Over 5.5 (-129)
Even if he plays, Melo’s got a 57% chance to exceed 5.5 boards. The Pelicans’ frontcourt is as porous as a sieve. Go for it.
Final Prediction: Hornets 112, Pelicans 109. A nail-biter! (And by "nail-biter," I mean both teams will gnaw their own ankles trying to win.)
Note: Implied probabilities calculated using American odds. Hornets +2.5: 52.4% implied win chance. Pelicans -2.5: 55.2%. Over 236.5: 49.6%. Under: 50.4%. Trust the math, not the madness.
Created: Nov. 4, 2025, 10:11 p.m. GMT