The Charlotte Hornets and Atlanta Hawks meet Saturday 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 beat the Pelicans and Rockets, and they play the Pistons next. The Hornets have won 11 of their last 14 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 116 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 114.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 20.6 points and 3.4 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.1 points and 4.9 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer and Miles Bridges is dishing 3.5 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 81.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Heat and Jazz, and they play the Timberwolves next. The Hawks have won 6 of their last 8 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 117.4 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 118.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Jalen Johnson is averaging 23.2 points and 10.5 rebounds, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 20.3 points and 3.5 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer, and Onyeka Okongwu is grabbing 7.9 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hornets have lost 17 of their last 18 road games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Hawks have won each of their last seven home games against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as favorites against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in four of their last five games as underdogs.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won each of their last eight games.
- The Hawks have lost six of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last five night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Hawks’ last five home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Jalen Johnson is the only qualified player in the league averaging at least 20.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists this season.
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker ranks 3rd in the league for fast break points (206) this season.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- LaMelo Ball ranks 4th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.4) this season.
- Kon Knueppel ranks 2nd amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (89.7%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (30.8).
- The Hawks have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q3 deficit this season – trailed by 18 points @ Suns on November 16.
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (39.6).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (6.8).
Hawks vs Hornets Injury Report
The Hawks will be without Onyeka Okongwu and Jonathan Kuminga. Buddy Hield and Gabe Vincent are questionable.
The Hornets will be without Malaki Branham and Coby White. Tidjane Salaun is questionable.
Hawks vs Hornets Prediction
I was high on the Hornets before the season and even said they could be a playoff team if they stayed healthy and took things seriously. The Hornets have won 9 of their last 10 games and are now 31-21 ATS on the season. The confidence is building, and guys have a pep in their step now. I’m not trying to step in front of the Hornets. The Hawks are hit or miss, and they’ve lost 14 games at home. Nobody is afraid of going into Atlanta. I’m on the Hornets bandwagon. I’ll gladly lay the bucket with the road team.