The NBA regular season is in full swing and continues with games on Friday. The Charlotte Hornets will hit the road and take on the New Orleans Pelicans. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Hornets-Pelicans prediction and pick.

These two teams have had somewhat similar seasons so far. The Charlotte Hornets have lost some steam and are coming off back to back losses. While the New Orleans Pelicans have also been struggling and have lost their last three games.

Here are the Hornets-Pelicans NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.

NBA Odds: Hornets-Pelicans Odds

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Charlotte Hornets: -2.5 (-110) 

New Orleans Pelicans: +2.5 (-110)

Over: 225.5 (-110)

Under: 225.5 (-110)

Why The Hornets Could Cover The Spread

The Charlotte Hornets have had a rollercoaster of a season. Through their first 67 games the Hornets have a losing record of 32-35. They have shown glimpses of competitiveness but have struggled recently. The Hornets have lost their last two games. Their most recent defeat came against the Celtics by 14. Charlotte struggled to get things going in that game and will look to bounce back on Friday.

For the most part this Hornets team is healthy. LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, and Terry Rozier are all available for Friday's game. Jalen McDaniels is the only player on the injury report that is listed as questionable.

This is a very winnable game for the Hornets. The Pelicans are vulnerable right now and this could be an opportunity for the Hornets to start gaining momentum. If they play up to their ability, Charlotte should be able to come out on top.

Why The Pelicans Could Cover The Spread

The New Orleans Pelicans were starting to gain momentum, but have since slowed down. Through their first 66 games they have a record of 27-39. They have lost their last three games, with the most recent loss coming against the Orlando Magic. New Orleans struggled to keep the game close against Orlando, which is not very reassuring. The Magic are one of the worst teams in the NBA and New Orleans was shown up by them.

One of the biggest reasons for their struggles is injuries. CJ McCollum has proven to be a solid addition to the team, but is unavailable for Friday's game. Additionally, Brandon Ingram is still out and will miss this game. Those are by far the team's two best players and are two of the five players listed on the Pels injury report. Without their best guys, this game will likely not be very competitive.

Final Hornets-Pelicans Prediction & Pick

This is an easy pick. The Pelicans are absolutely crippled right now. Even with the Hornets recent struggles, they should dominate this game. Pick the Hornets to win and cover.

FINAL HORNETS-PELICANS PICK: Charlotte Hornets -2.5 (-110)

FINAL HORNETS-PELICANS SCORE PREDICTION: Hornets 108 – Pelicans 102