Charlotte Hornets (17-52) vs. Atlanta Hawks (30-39)
March 23, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Atlanta Hawks -9; Over/Under: +215.5
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The Charlotte Hornets and Atlanta Hawks meet Saturday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Hornets vs Hawks prediction.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets are coming off losses to the Suns, 76ers and Magic. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 106.6 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 116.7 points on 49.2 percent shooting. Miles Bridges is averaging 21.2 points and 7.5 rebounds, while Brandon Miller is averaging 16.7 points and 4.2 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Grant Williams is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.9 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks recently lost to the Lakers and Suns, while beating the Clippers. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 119 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 121.2 points on 49.5 percent shooting. Dejounte Murray is averaging 22.2 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Bogdan Bogdanovic is averaging 16.5 points and 3.4 rebounds. Jalen Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and De’Andre Hunter is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 38.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Team Facts
- The Hawks have won each of their last nine home games against the Hornets following a road loss.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- Each of the Hawks’ last nine night games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Team Facts
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 15 road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last seven games when playing with a rest advantage against the Hawks.
- Five of the Hornets’ last six games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Hornets vs Hawks prediction
The Hawks should be big favorites at home as they’re still fighting for playoff seeding and the Hornets have thrown in the towel months ago. If the Hawks are a serious 10th seed, they win this game comfortably. With that said, the Hawks are 23-46 ATS on the season with a cover percentage of 33.3 percent. Those two numbers are the worst in the NBA. Also, the Hornets have won four straight games against the Hawks, which includes a 23 point win last month. The Hawks should be favored and should win, but nine points? No, thanks. It’s Hornets or pass for me.
