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The New Orleans Pelicans (30-41) go on the road to face the Charlotte Hornets (36-35) in a contest on Monday evening. New Orleans is looking to extend its win streak to three games, outlasting the Atlanta Hawks 117-112 in its previous outing. Charlotte is in a rhythm, winning four straight games, including over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. Gordon Hayward (ankle) is out for the Hornets, while the Pelicans' injury report consists of Brandon Ingram (out; hamstring) and Devonte' Graham (questionable; hip).

Tip-off is at 7 p.m. ET from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte is favored by six points in the latest Pelicans vs. Hornets odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is 234.5. Before locking in any Hornets vs. Pelicans picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons. The model entered Week 22 of the 2021-22 NBA season on a stunning 79-49 roll on all top-rated NBA picks, returning over $2,400. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Pelicans vs. Hornets and just locked in its NBA picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Hornets vs. Pelicans:

  • Pelicans vs. Hornets spread: Charlotte -6
  • Pelicans vs. Hornets over-under: 234.5 points
  • Pelicans vs. Hornets money line: New Orleans +205, Charlotte -250
  • NO: The Pelicans are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 road games
  • CHA: The Hornets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall

Why the Hornets can cover

Forward Miles Bridges is a high-flying force for Charlotte with unique athleticism, allowing him to throw down some furious slams. The Michigan State product has developed tremendously, leading the team in scoring (20) along with 7.1 rebounds per game. The 2018 first-round pick has scored 20-plus in four of his last six games. In his last matchup, Bridges had 23 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks.

Guard Terry Rozier is another scoring threat in the backcourt for the Hornets as he is averaging 19.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game. The Louisville product is fearless when attacking the basket, using his body control to finish strong at the rim. Rozier has scored 30-plus in four of his last 10 outings, including on Mar. 14 when he finished with 30 points, six rebounds, and four assists. 

Why the Pelicans can cover

Guard CJ McCollum has been a terrific addition to New Orleans. McCollum's offensive skill set is extremely versatile. He has a silky smooth jumper with the acrobatics to finish around the rim. The Lehigh product is averaging 24.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 7.8 assists per game during the month of March. In McCollum's last game, he recorded 25 points, four rebounds and eight assists. 

Center Jonas Valanciunas provides New Orleans with a physical presence in the paint. Valanciunas is sixth in the NBA in rebounds (11.4) to go along with 18 points per game. The 2011 fifth-overall pick has recorded a double-double in seven of his last 10 outings, including three straight games grabbing at least 12 boards. On March 20 against the Atlanta Hawks, Valanciunas had 26 points, 12 rebounds and four assists. 

How to make Hornets vs. Pelicans picks

SportsLine's model is leaning under on the total, with the teams projected to combine for 228 points. The model also says one side of the spread has all of the value. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Pelicans vs. Hornets? And which side of the spread has all of the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.