Atlanta Hawks (moneyline)

New Orleans are stripped for this one. Jordan Poole is out with a left ankle sprain, Tobias Harris and Yves Missi are also unavailable, and Malik Dia and Jaron Pierre Jr are only questionable, so the Pelicans are missing the core of their rotation. Atlanta's list is three doubtful fringe names, nothing comparable, and the market still prices the Hawks as clear favourites despite them playing on the road.

The risk is straightforward: away games in the NBA carry variance, and if the questionable pair are cleared the picture softens a touch. Even so, the gap in available talent is wide. The bet: Atlanta Hawks to win.