The Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets meet Thursday 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 lost to the Pistons, beat the 76ers, and they play the Spurs next. The Hawks have lost 4 of their last 6 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 118 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 117.4 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Jalen Johnson is averaging 22.8 points and 10.5 rebounds, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 20.4 points and 3.6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer, and Trae Young is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Bulls, beat the Cavs, and they play the Pistons next. The Hornets have lost 25 of their last 33 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 114.9 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 118.4 points on 49 percent shooting. Miles Bridges is averaging 21.3 points and 3.8 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.4 points and 6 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer and Brandon Miller is dishing 3.5 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 82.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 38.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won eight of their last 10 games as home underdogs against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The Hawks have lost each of their last four games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Hornets.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in eight of their last nine night games against Hawks teams that held a winning record.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last nine home games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hawks have won each of their last six road games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games following an overtime win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last seven home games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Hawks’ last nine road games against the Hornets following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Ryan Kalkbrenner ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.9) this season.
- Kon Knueppel ranks 4th amongst qualified players for FT% (92.1%) this season.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Jalen Johnson is the only player in the league averaging a double-double while shooting at least 30% from three this season.
- Dyson Daniels ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (16.4).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (20.7).
- 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.
Hornets vs Hawks Injury Report
The Hornets will be without Collin Sexton, Tre Mann, Pat Connaughton, and Grant Williams. LaMelo Ball is questionable.
The Hawks will be without Kristaps Porzingis and N’Faly Dante. Trae Young is questionable.
Hornets vs Hawks Prediction
The Hawks need to take advantage of games like this if they’re going to hang around in the East standings. The Hawks have seen 10 of their 15 wins come on the road, and they’ve won 5 straight games against the Hornets. That includes a 3-point win about three weeks ago. There’s also a chance Young returns, which would be nice for the Hawks.
The Hornets are awful and while there’s a chance Ball plays, I just don’t have much interest in them game to game. Check the injury report before betting, as there’s two big stars who are questionable. Still, I’ll lay the points with the Hawks.