New Orleans Pelicans predictions and picks
Mako Bets writes a full preview of every New Orleans Pelicans game: the matchup, the players who decide it, injuries and the line.
New Orleans Pelicans this season
2-4 overall · 2-2 at home · 0-2 on the road · 4-2 against the spread · overs 4-2
Recent results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | ATS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | vs Atlanta Hawks | W 121-99 | +5.5 | covered | 239.5 (under) |
| 2026-10-29 | vs Sacramento Kings | W 132-120 | -6.5 | covered | 234.5 (over) |
| 2026-10-28 | vs Denver Nuggets | L 91-104 | +4.5 | did not cover | 241.5 (under) |
| 2026-10-24 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 135-141 | +11.5 | covered | 239.5 (over) |
| 2026-10-23 | @ Utah Jazz | L 119-120 | +1.5 | covered | 238.5 (over) |
Key stats
| Stat | New Orleans Pelicans |
|---|---|
| Offensive efficiency (pts per 100 poss) | 110.9 (14th of 30) |
| Defensive efficiency (pts allowed per 100 poss) | 109.2 (15th of 30) |
| Net efficiency (per 100 poss) | 1.7 (14th of 30) |
| Pace (possessions per game, estimated) | 107.9 (2nd of 30) |
| Effective FG% (3s count 1.5x) | 55.2% (9th of 30) |
| Opponent effective FG% | 54.2% (21st of 30) |
| Turnover rate (per 100 poss) | 17.3% (26th of 30) |
| Offensive rebound % | 24.0% (25th of 30) |
| 3-point % | 31.2% (25th of 30) |
| Points in the paint per game | 62.7 (1st of 30) |
Key players
- Trey Murphy III (F): 21.5 pts, 5.7 reb, 3.8 ast a game (2025-26)
- Saddiq Bey (G): 17.7 pts, 5.6 reb, 2.5 ast a game (2025-26)
- Jeremiah Fears (G): 14.3 pts, 3.7 reb, 3.4 ast a game (2025-26)
- Derik Queen (C): 11.7 pts, 7.1 reb, 3.7 ast a game (2025-26)
- Zion Williamson (F): 21.0 pts, 5.7 reb, 3.2 ast a game (2025-26)
- Bennedict Mathurin (G): 17.6 pts, 5.4 reb, 2.4 ast a game (2025-26)
Injuries
- Dejounte Murray: Day-To-Day, Personal
- Jordan Poole: Out, Ankle
- Yves Missi: Out, Knee
Earlier previews
- New Orleans Pelicans at Memphis Grizzlies prediction · Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · Memphis Grizzlies -6, total 231.5
Unbeaten Memphis bombs from deep as New Orleans tries to bully the paint - New Orleans Pelicans vs Atlanta Hawks prediction · Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · Atlanta Hawks -4.5, total 240.5
Pelicans' paint attack aims at Atlanta's open middle - New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings prediction · Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · New Orleans Pelicans -6, total 235.5
Zion Williamson gets a Kings frontcourt stripped of its centers - New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets prediction · Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · Denver Nuggets -4.5, total 240.5
Pelicans get a quick rematch with short-handed Nuggets after overtime collapse - New Orleans Pelicans at Denver Nuggets prediction · Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · Denver Nuggets -11.5, total 239.5
Jokic's short-handed Nuggets need their offense back against weary Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans at Utah Jazz prediction · Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · Utah Jazz -1, total 239.5
Zion Williamson goes at a Jazz frontline missing Jusuf Nurkić - New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers prediction · Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · Indiana Pacers -3, total 239
Haliburton returns, and the market already trusts Indiana in New Orleans