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The New Orleans Pelicans (14-11) travel North Carolina to take on the Charlotte Hornets (7-15) Friday. Tip-off from Spectrum center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Pelicans vs. Hornetsodds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Pelicans won 2-0 last season
New Orleans has won back-to-back games after beating the Washington Wizards 142-122 Wednesday while covering as a 7-point favorite. Brandon Ingram scored a season-high 40 points on 14-of-23 shooting.