Hawks vs. Pelicans Recap: Saddiq Bey Cashes Three in a Pelicans Romp

The Pelicans beat the Hawks 121-99 in New Orleans. The Pelicans won the first quarter 35-18, led 63-48 at the half and were up by as many as 28. They shot 57 percent from the field and scored 66 points in the paint, while Atlanta made just 8 of 46 threes. Nine DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game, led by three on Saddiq Bey.

What cashed

Saddiq Bey 13+ points (+102 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Bey had cleared 13+ points in 8 of his last 10, and the plus price implied only about 50%. - What happened: He scored 25 points off the bench on 9 of 13 shooting and 6 of 7 at the line, 12.5 over. - Worth watching: Plus money on a line he clears this often is the kind of price we look for.

Saddiq Bey 17+ points + rebounds (-106 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Bey had cleared 17+ points and rebounds in 8 of his last 10, priced near 51% implied. - What happened: His 25 points and 6 rebounds made 31, 14.5 clear. - Worth watching: He did it in 26 minutes, so the line has room even if his minutes stay modest.

ALT: Saddiq Bey 21+ points + rebounds + assists (+140 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Bey had cleared 21+ PRA in 7 of his last 10, and +140 implied only 42%. - What happened: He finished with 32 PRA, 11.5 over the line. - Worth watching: The scoring carried all three Bey lines, so they tend to move together.

Trey Murphy III 5+ rebounds (-112 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Murphy had cleared 5+ boards in 7 of his last 10, priced near 53% implied. - What happened: He grabbed exactly 5 rebounds in 29 minutes, adding 15 points and 5 assists. It cleared by half a rebound. - Worth watching: This one was tight, so the price matters more than the angle next time.

Zion Williamson 2+ assists (-340 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Zion had 2+ assists in 10 straight games and all 5 this season. - What happened: He handed out 4 assists with 15 points and 6 rebounds in 30 minutes. - Worth watching: It is a steady floor, but at this price it fits better as a parlay leg than a standalone bet.

ALT: Aaron Wiggins 10+ points (-235 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Wiggins had 10+ points in all 6 games this season, averaging 15.5. - What happened: He scored exactly 10 on 4 of 11 shooting in 23 minutes. - Worth watching: It landed right on the number, so watch his minutes in lopsided games.

ALT: Aaron Wiggins 2+ made threes (-192 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Wiggins had 2+ threes in all 6 games, averaging 3.0 in 26 minutes. - What happened: He made 2 of 7 from deep, just enough. - Worth watching: Seven attempts in 23 minutes shows the volume is still there.

ALT: Luguentz Dort 6+ points (-209 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Dort had 6+ points in all 6 games, averaging 8.2 in 23 minutes. - What happened: He scored 11 in 29 minutes, with 4 of 5 at the line helping on a 1 of 7 night from three. - Worth watching: Free throws gave him a floor even with the jumper off.

ALT: Kingston Flemings 3+ assists (-167 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Flemings had 3+ assists in 5 of 6 games, averaging 4.3 in 20 minutes. - What happened: He dished 6 assists with 12 points and 4 steals in 25 minutes, 3.5 over. - Worth watching: His minutes ticked up here, and more time on the ball helps an assist line.

How the game played out

Jeremiah Fears led New Orleans with 20 points on 9 of 12 shooting and 7 assists. The game was sloppy on both ends, with 44 total turnovers between the teams, and Atlanta led for just 2 percent of the game. CJ McCollum led the Hawks with 14 points.

Trends to watch

• Bey scored 25 in 26 minutes off the bench. His scoring lines are worth a look while he gets that run.
• Atlanta took 46 threes. Volume like that keeps made-threes lines for its shooters in play, even on a cold night.
• Flemings played 25 minutes, above his 20-minute average coming in. If that holds, his assist line has more room.

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