Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Hawks (-589) will host the Hornets (+430) in a Southeast Division matchup. The Hawks are favored by 11 and have lost three straight games. The Hornets have lost two in a row and are 13th in the Eastern Conference.
This game will be played at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on BSSE. The over/under line for this game is 220.5.
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Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Hornets and Hawks have gone in favor of the Hornets, putting together a record of 6-4. In the last five head to head games between the Hornets and Hawks, the average combined point total is 238 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 3-2.
- In their last three games away from home, the Hornets have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 91 points per game in these contests.
- Although Atlanta has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 106 points per game in these games.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
- Although the Hawks have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 2-3.
Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
Today, the Hornets will look to snap a two-game losing streak as they take on the Hawks. In their last game, the Hornets lost to the Mavericks by a score of 130-104. The O/U line for that game was 223.5.
Charlotte’s O/U record for the season is now 40-39, and the team has seen the over hit in three straight games. This year, their games have averaged 223.2 points per game, which is lower than today’s line of 220.5.
As the underdog, the Hornets have a record of 16-57 straight-up and 30-41 against the spread. Today, they are getting 11 points and are 1-5 ATS as the underdog.
In the Eastern Conference, the Hornets are currently in 13th place with a record of 19-60. Against other teams in the East, they are 12-37 compared to 7-23 in non-conference games.
Heading into their game against the Hawks, the Hornets are 29th in the NBA in scoring at 106.4 points per game. When playing on the road, they are averaging 104.6 points per game (30th).
So far this season, Charlotte has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 32.9% of their games. They have also struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking last in both free throws made and attempted.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hornets are 25th in the league in three-point shooting percentage at 35%. Overall, they are 23rd in three-point makes at 11.9 per game.
For the season, Charlotte is sitting 22nd in terms of points allowed per game (116.8). It is worth noting they have given up a fewer number of points in three straight games. Inside the arc, the Hornets defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 58.1% and 37.3% from three-point territory.
The Hawks are currently favored by 11 points against the Hornets, and they have gone 3-0 straight-up in their last three games as the favorite. In games where they have been favored, Atlanta has a record of 24-17 this season.
Atlanta’s ATS record for the season is 28-51, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last three games at home. As the favorite, their ATS record is 15-26 at home and 13-25 on the road.
On average, the Hawks have outscored their opponents by 2.4 points per game when favored. At home, their scoring margin is +1.2 PPG. This year, they are 21-19 at home.
In their last game, the Hawks lost to the Heat by a score of 117-111. Atlanta was a 3.5-point underdog in that game, and the O/U line was 217.5. This marked the Hawks’ fourth straight ATS loss.
For the season, the Hawks are 36-43 and are currently in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other teams in the East, they are 22-28 and 8-7 against their division. In non-conference games, they are 14-15.
On average, the Hawks’ games have finished with 238.8 points, compared to today’s O/U line of 220.5. This season, their games have averaged an O/U line of 235.3, and their last two games have gone over the posted line.
This season, the Hawks have been one of the league’s most potent offenses, averaging 118.6 points per game (6th). However, they have been even better at home, where they are averaging 122.1 points per game (4th).
Atlanta has been one of the league’s most aggressive teams from beyond the arc, attempting 37.8 three-pointers per game (7th). Overall, they have made 13.7 threes per game (6th).
So far, the Hawks have been able to get to the free-throw line 23.3 times per game (7th). They are also leading the NBA in offensive rebounds at 12.6 per game.
At this time, the Hawks’ defense is positioned 28th in the NBA, permitting 120.3 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Hawks defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 56.8% while allowing 38.7% from downtown.
The Hawks enter this game as 11-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 111-107.
Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Tips
- Take the Hawks on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Hornets (+11)
- Our NBA model projects 218 points, and we suggest taking the under
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Trae Young – Finger – Out
- Onyeka Okongwu – Toe – Out
- Saddiq Bey – ACL – Out
- Jalen Johnson – Ankle – Questionable
- AJ Griffin – Ankle – Out
- Seth Lundy – Ankle – Questionable
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Seth Curry – Ankle – Out
- Cody Martin – Ankle – Out
- LaMelo Ball – Ankle – Out
- Mark Williams – Back – Out
- Amari Bailey – Illness – Questionable
