The Pelicans are 2-4 ATS but are consensus 5-point favorites (-110) against the Hawks for the fourth time in six previous meetings. The total exploded from the 228.5 (-110) opener. The Hawks are 6-0 to the Over, while the Pelicans are 4-2 O/U.

Jalen Johnson led the way with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for the Hawks, while Trae Young added 23 points and 12 assists in the victory. Brandon Ingram tallied 32 points, 7 rebounds and 4 3pt.

Jalen Johnson scored 29 points and Atlanta snapped a four-game skid with a victory over short-handed New Orleans.

Pelicans forward Zion Williamson was scratched from the lineup for Sunday night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks. The club said Williamson has right hamstring tightness. His absence further depletes a lineup already missing guards Dejounte Murray (hand) and CJ McCollum (right adductor),

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson is set to miss his second consecutive game and third overall game to start the season.

The New Orleans Pelicans are trying to stay positive amid a rash of injuries to start the 2024-25 NBA schedule. Dejounte Murray (hand), Trey Murphy III (hamstring), CJ McCollum (abductor), and Herb Jones (shoulder) will be missing from Willie Green’s rotations until at least mid-November.