The oddsmaker has overcompensated for the Pelicans not having injured Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. Granted those are New Orleans' two best players. 

The Hornets, however, have five rotation players either out or questionable. So they're dealing with injuries, too. 

Not only are the Pelicans in must-win mode needing to move up one spot to qualify for the play-in tournament, but the intensity for this matchup is increased because it's a meeting of the Ball brothers, Lonze and LeMelo.

The Pelicans hung in against a much tougher foe than the Hornets this past Friday, losing to the 76ers on the road, 109-107, despite not having Williamson and Ingram. 

That was the fifth straight road game the Pelicans have covered. They also are 4-0 ATS during their past four visits to Charlotte.