Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Hawks (-409) will host the Hornets (+315) in an Eastern Southeast Division matchup. The Hawks are 8.5-point favorites over the Hornets. The over/under line for this game is 214.5.
Charlotte is currently on a three-game losing streak and sits at 17-52 on the season. The Hornets are 13th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Southeast Division. Meanwhile, Atlanta is 10th in the East and 3rd in the Southeast. They have dropped two straight and have a record of 30-39.
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Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Hornets and Hawks did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Hornets have a record of 3-0. The Hornets also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 242 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Although Charlotte has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 100 points per game in these games.
- Although Atlanta has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 3-7. The team averaged 106 points per game in these games.
- The last ten games that Charlotte was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 1-9 straight up.
- The last ten games that Atlanta was favored, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 4-6 straight up.
Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
Charlotte is 17-52 this season and have lost three straight games. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 13th place and 4th in the Southeast Division.
The Hornets are 8.5-point underdogs today and have gone 14-50 as the underdog this season. Against the spread, they are 25-37 as the underdog and have failed to cover in four straight games on the road.
Charlotte’s O/U record for the season is 32-37, and their games have averaged 223.2 points per game. Today’s O/U line is 214.5, and 62 of their games have had higher over/under lines.
In their last game, the Hornets lost to the Magic by a score of 112-92. The O/U line for that game was 203.5, and Charlotte was a 13-point underdog going into the game.
So far this season, the Hornets have struggled to score, ranking 29th in the NBA with 106.6 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 105.3 points per game.
Charlotte has been below the NBA scoring average in 68.1% of their games this season. They are currently on a three-game streak of scoring less than their season average.
When it comes to shooting, the Hornets are 27th in field goal percentage at 45%. They are also last in the league in free throws made and attempted per game.
On average, the Charlotte defense is giving up 116.7 points per game (19th). Right now, they are on a 2 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. Inside the arc, the Hornets defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 57.6% and 37.2% from three-point territory.
Today, the Hawks are looking to end a two-game losing streak as they host the Hornets. Despite being favored in their last two games, the Hawks have lost both games straight up and ATS. This season, they are 13-25 as the favorite and have an ATS record of 23-46.
In their last game, the Hawks lost to the Suns by a score of 128-115. The O/U line for that game was 227 points. Atlanta was a 9.5-point underdog going into the game.
This season, the Hawks have an O/U record of 36-33, and their games have averaged 240.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 214.5 points, and Atlanta has gone over the line in their last two games.
Currently, the Hawks are 10th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 30-39. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 17-26 and 7-6 against teams in their division. On the road, the Hawks are 14-22 compared to 16-17 at home.
At home this season, the Hawks are averaging 122.5 points per game, which is 5th in the NBA. Overall, they are 5th in the league in scoring at 119 points per game. In terms of pace, Atlanta is 5th in the NBA at 100.3 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hawks are 8th in the league in made threes at 13.6 per game. However, their overall three-point shooting percentage is just 36% (18th).
So far this season, Atlanta has outscored the NBA scoring average in 58% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 21st in the league at 46%. In terms of assists, the Hawks are 18th with an average of 26.3 per game.
On defense, the Hawks come into the game ranked 29th in the league in points allowed at 121.2 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 119 points per contest (15th). Atlanta’s defense is currently forcing 12.5 turnovers per game, which is 13th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 23rd in blocked shots, with an average of 4.6 rejections per game.
According to our analysis, we anticipate the Hawks to win this one with a projected score of 114-105.
Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Tips
- Take the Hawks on the moneyline
- The Hawks should also cover at -8.5
- Projecting a combined 219 points, we like the over
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Trae Young – Hand – Out
- Onyeka Okongwu – Toe – Doubtful
- Saddiq Bey – ACL – Out
- Jalen Johnson – Ankle – Out
- AJ Griffin – Ankle – Out
- Mouhamed Gueye – Elbow – Out
- Kobe Bufkin – Toe – Out
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Seth Curry – Ankle – Out
- Cody Martin – Ankle – Out
- LaMelo Ball – Ankle – Out
- JT Thor – Shoulder – Probable
- Mark Williams – Back – Out
- Bryce McGowens – Knee – Out
