New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets Final Score & Over/Under Result — Feb 2, 2026

Trey Murphy III's 27-point outburst kept New Orleans competitive, but it proved insufficient as Charlotte's balanced scoring attack held the Pelicans to their lowest output of the season. The Hornets won 102–95, combining for just 197 points against a 230.5 market total that looked bloated from the opening tip. DAGGER's pregame call to fade the over cashed decisively, landing 33.5 points clear of the number.

The second quarter—a combined 60 points—set a false tone. After the teams combined for 53 in Q1, that brief scoring burst suggested a pace that never materialized. The Pelicans led at halftime's combined 113, but a dramatic second-half collapse buried the total. Charlotte and New Orleans combined for just 47 points in Q3 and 37 in Q4, the final quarter's output particularly damning for over backers. LaMelo Ball (24 pts, 8 reb, 5 ast) and Kon Knueppel (17 pts, 9 reb) carried the Hornets' offense through the grind, while Zion Williamson added 14 points and 11 rebounds but couldn't spark New Orleans' stalled attack. Derik Queen chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds for the Pelicans, yet the supporting cast couldn't elevate alongside Murphy. Charlotte's recent form—allowing 106.3 per game over its last 10—proved decisive, particularly after the teams had combined for 228 just weeks prior in their November meeting.