New Orleans Pelicans defeat Atlanta Hawks 35-18: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · NBA · Atlanta Hawks 18, New Orleans Pelicans 35

The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Atlanta Hawks 35-18 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Smoothie King Center. The New Orleans Pelicans covered the spread as 5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 239.5, with 53 points combined.

Atlanta Hawks vs. New Orleans Pelicans final score and game recap

The New Orleans Pelicans won by 17 points.

Who covered the spread in Atlanta Hawks vs. New Orleans Pelicans?

The New Orleans Pelicans covered the spread as 5-point underdogs and won outright, by 17 points.

The spread opened at Atlanta Hawks -3.5 and closed at Atlanta Hawks -5. AiQ's pick was the Atlanta Hawks -4.5, graded at that number rather than the close: not graded.

Did Atlanta Hawks vs. New Orleans Pelicans go over or under the total?

The game went under: 53 points combined against a closing total of 239.5, under by 186.5.

The total opened at 238.5 and closed at 239.5. AiQ's pick was the over 240.5, graded at that number rather than the close: not graded.

How did AiQ's Atlanta Hawks vs. New Orleans Pelicans predictions do?

None of AiQ's picks in this game counts toward its record.

Atlanta Hawks vs. New Orleans Pelicans odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Atlanta Hawks at -200 and the New Orleans Pelicans at +165. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Atlanta Hawks a 64% favorite. The New Orleans Pelicans won as the underdog at +165: $165 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Atlanta Hawks, the best price before the game was -178 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−1.6% value).

The spread moved toward the Atlanta Hawks between the open and the close, and the New Orleans Pelicans covered. The total moved up from 238.5 to 239.5, and the game went under.

This result left the Atlanta Hawks 3-4 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-2 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 6 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 2 times.

This result left the New Orleans Pelicans 2-4 in the 2026-27 regular season (2-2 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 6 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 3 times. That made it two straight wins for the New Orleans Pelicans.

What's next for Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans Pelicans?

Next for the Atlanta Hawks: at the Indiana Pacers on Monday, November 2, 2026. Next for the New Orleans Pelicans: at the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, November 2, 2026.