Hawks vs Pelicans Betting Tips
- Hawks to win @ Bet9ja
- Jonas Valanciunas over 9.5 rebounds @ Bet9ja
- Pelicans to win the first quarter @ Bet9ja
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Hawks edge close game
After kicking off the preseason with a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, it’s hard to look past Atlanta when it comes to Hawks vs Pelicans predictions.
The Pelicans are focused on getting Williamson in shape abd are also still figuring out what their rotation will look like with Jose Alvarado and Trey Murphy III injured. The Hawks have a more defined strategy following their first offseason under Quin Snyder.
Atlanta’s star backcourt poses a challenging matchup for the Pels. At the other end of the floor, they have enough possibilities to slow down this Pelicans offence.
Hawks vs Pelicans Bet 1: Hawks to win @ Bet9ja
Valanciunas grabs his boards
He might not be the favourite to top score in this game, but Jonas Valanciunas’ impact as a rebounder is undeniable. The former Raptor claimed 10 boards in just 18 minutes in the New Orleans’ opening preseason game, and is likely to post impressive stats even matched up with Clint Capela or Onyeka Okongwu.
The Lithuanian led the Association in rebounding rate last season, with an average of 10.2 per game. He’s maintained a double-digit average for four consecutive seasons.
Hawks vs Pelicans Bet 2: Jonas Valanciunas over 9.5 rebounds @ Bet9ja
Quick Pelicans start
New Orleans quickly secured a 38-26 lead over the Orlando Magic in the first quarter on Tuesday. Their starters got most of their minutes early on before letting the back end of the roster take over.
Atlanta was just a single point ahead of the Cavaliers after 12 minutes of action. Their opening five is undeniably talented, but they weren’t a continually functional group last season. It’s their depth that should give them the advantage here.
The absence of some players from New Orleans will be a disadvantage when their main lineup takes a break. However, in the initial 12 minutes, we will mainly see the starters go toe-to-toe and that’s a duel we think the Pels can win.
Hawks vs Pelicans Bet 3: Pelicans to win the first quarter @ Bet9ja
Hawks vs Pelicans Odds
Odds correct at time of publishing and are subject to change.
- Hawks to win @ Bet9ja
- Pelicans to win @ Bet9ja
