The Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets meet Friday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Hornets vs. Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Hornets vs. Hawks Pick.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Magic, and they play the Rockets and Heat next. The Hawks have won 10 of their last 15 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 132 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 125 points on 48.2 percent shooting. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 31 points and 4 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 20 points and 14 rebounds. Dyson Daniels is the third double-digit scorer, and CJ McCollum is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 38.9 percent from beyond the arc and 83.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Nets, and they play the Heat and Wizards next. The Hornets have won 11 of their last 15 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 110 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 103 points on 45 percent shooting. Grayson Allen is averaging 21 points and 4 assists, while Naz Reid is averaging 20 points and 11 rebounds. Dennis Schroder is the third double-digit scorer, and Brandon Miller is dishing out 1 assist. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 86.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 38.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won each of their last four games as home underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hawks have lost each of their last five games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Hornets.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Hawks teams that held a winning record.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Spectrum Center following a win.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won 18 of their last 19 games as favorites.
- The Hornets have lost 12 of their last 13 games as underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hawks’ last six games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Nine of the Hornets’ last 10 games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Brandon Miller recorded the most field goal attempts without being blocked (21) of any player in the league last season.
- Dennis Schroder has a career average of 1.8 three-pointers made per game against the Hawks – most against any opponent.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Dyson Daniels ranked 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.0) last season.
- Jalen Johnson was one of only two qualified players in the league to have averaged at least 20.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists last season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets ranked 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game last season (39.3).
- The Hornets ranked 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game last season (16.4).
- The Hawks ranked 1st in the league for assists per game last season (30.1).
- Five different Hawks players scored 15+ points in a game last season- the most in the league.
Hornets vs Hawks Injury Report
The Hornets will be without Kylan Boswell, Kon Knueppel, Coby White, and Grant Williams.
The Hawks will be without Mouhamed Gueye and Henri Veesaar. Rayj Dennis, Keshon Gilbert, and Jalen Wilson are questionable.
Hornets vs Hawks Prediction
We hit on both of these teams in their season openers, and they’re teams we’ll probably back a lot this season. However, it’s hard to turn down the Hawks and the small chalk. The Hawks are an above-average defensive team, and while the Hornets still have solid players, they’re far from full strength with Knueppel, White, and Williams still out. This feisty, tough Hawks squad should have the edge over an undermanned Hornets team. Look for the Hawks to take advantage the way the Nets could not. I’ll lay the bucket.