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Atlanta Hawks at New Orleans Pelicans: preview and win probability

Atlanta Hawks visit New Orleans Pelicans. Hawks are 1-0 and have gone W-L-L-L-W in their last 5, while Pelicans are 0-1 and have gone L-W-L-L-L in their last 5.

The model leans toward Hawks: about 54% to win, with a projected score of Atlanta Hawks 114, New Orleans Pelicans 114. That is close to a toss-up. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 4 times in our recent records. Hawks lead 4-0, and the average margin has been 15.2 points in favor of Hawks.

On the injury report, Henri Veesaar (ATL) and Mouhamed Gueye (ATL) are listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Pelicans.
  • Watch the rotation: 2 players are listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • Jan 7: NOP 100, ATL 117
  • Nov 22: ATL 115, NOP 98
  • Dec 2: NOP 112, ATL 124
  • Nov 3: ATL 126, NOP 111

Injury report

Atlanta Hawks
  • Henri Veesaar Out · back Jul 1
  • Mouhamed Gueye Out · back Nov 20
New Orleans Pelicans

No reported injuries.

Win probability

54%
46%
HawksPelicans

Projected score: Hawks 114, Pelicans 114

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

ATLNOP
Record1-00-1
Last 5WLLLWLWLLL
Points per game132120
Allowed per game125123
Days of rest99
Rating15411414

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