The Charlotte Hornets and Atlanta Hawks meet Sunday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. Here’s a Hawks vs Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Hawks vs Hornets Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Pacers and Clippers, and they play the Knicks next. The Hornets have lost 19 of their last 23 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 116.6 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 120.2 points on 50.1 percent shooting. Miles Bridges is averaging 22.3 points and 3.8 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 21.6 points and 6.9 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer and Collin Sexton is dishing 4.8 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 82.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 41.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Spurs, beat the Pelicans, and they play the Wizards next. The Hawks have won 14 of their last 22 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 117.8 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 115.8 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Jalen Johnson is averaging 22.3 points and 9.6 rebounds, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 19.7 points and 2.9 rebounds. Trae Young is the third double-digit scorer, and Kristaps Porzingis is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 12 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Hawks have won each of their last seven games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last six games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Southeast Division opponents.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won four of their last five games as road underdogs against the Hawks following a loss.
- The Hawks have lost three of their last four games as home favorites.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Hornets.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against Hawks teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last six road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Hawks’ last nine home games following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Dyson Daniels ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.3) this season.
- Jalen Johnson is one of only four players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- LaMelo Ball has recorded 7+ assists in 13 consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Kon Knueppel ranks 2nd amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made per game (3.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hawks have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q3 deficit this season – trailed by 18 points @ Suns on November 16.
- Eleven different Hawks players have scored 15+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (41.5%).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (16.8).
Hawks vs Hornets Injury Report
The Hawks will be without Trae Young and Eli John N’Diaye. Onyeka Okongwu is questionable.
The Hornets will be without Josh Green, and Grant Williams. Tre Mann is questionable with an ankle issue.
Hawks vs Hornets Prediction
The Hornets continue to lose games and not cover numbers, and I’m even less attracted to them on the end of a back-to-back. The Hornets have lost 7 of their last 8 games on the road. The Hawks have injuries and also played last night, but they’re 7-3 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. The Hawks have won 5 of the last 6 games against the Hornets, and 3 of those wins were decided by double digits. I thought the Hornets had the talent to be decent this year and compete in a wide open east, but it’s the same old Hornets. Give me the Hawks in a comfortable road win.