Jeremiah Fears Points Prop is currently Over/Under 16.5 (-145/+115).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The Hornets have played at the 9th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Pelicans.
The New Orleans Pelicans have been the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while at home since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).
Favors Under
The New Orleans Pelicans have been the lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games.
This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 11.3 field goal attempts per game (fewest in the league) against the Hornets, labeling this as a difficult matchup.
The 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Pelicans.
This year, the other team's starting PGs have attempted 2.9 foul shots per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Hornets, facing an uphill battle to get to the charity stripe.