Charlotte’s surge into the top 10 in defense during its six-game win streak is being overlooked, while New Orleans has paired the league’s 29th-ranked shooting efficiency with surprisingly disciplined defensive stretches.
With Trey Murphy III in a shooting slump and both teams prioritizing half-court execution, expect a deliberate, low-efficiency battle that finishes well below this still inflated market number.
The Hornets are flying high these days, but this is a pretty hefty spread, even at home against the lowly Pelicans. New Orleans has had some recent success on the highway against better teams than Charlotte, too, winning straight up at Oklahoma City and San Antonio in late January.
Total PicksNO 61, CHA 67
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