The Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets meet Tuesday 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 Clippers and Nets, and then play the Warriors, 76ers, and Rockets next. The Hawks have been a .500 team over their last 16 games. The Hawks are hoping to hold onto the seventh seed in the East.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 117.1 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 119.7 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 24 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Dyson Daniels is averaging 13.9 points and 5.6 rebounds. Onyeka Okongwu is the third double-digit scorer, and Zaccharie Risacher is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Spurs, lost to the Clippers, and they play the Knicks, Thunder, and Heat next. The Hornets have lost 11 of their last 14 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 105.8 points on 42.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 25.4 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 21.1 points and 7.8 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Nick Smith Jr. is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hawks have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites after losing as favorites.
- The Hornets have won five of their last six games as home underdogs against the Hawks.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites following a road loss.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last six games as home underdogs against the Hawks.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 10 games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
- The Hawks have won seven of their last eight games against the Hornets following a road loss.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games after losing as favorites.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Hawks’ last nine games at Spectrum Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
Hornets vs Hawks Injury Report
The Charlotte Hornets will be without Brandon Miller, Grant Williams, Tre Mann, and Josh Okogie.
The Hawks won’t have Clint Capela, Caris LeVert, Larry Nance Jr., Jalen Johnson, and Kobe Bufkin.
Hornets vs Hawks Prediction
Just when you think the Hawks are making a move up the standings and playing decent ball, they lose as a 6.5-point favorite to the Nets. You’re reminded that the Hawks are a hit-or-miss team that’s still capable of losing to bad teams. The Hornets are awful and aren’t winning games, but they’re a profitable 34-31-2 ATS on the season.
The Hawks are 15-18 SU on the road this season, and they’re 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games as a road favorite. Seven of those nine failed covers were outright losses. The underdog has covered eight of the last 10 games between the Hawks and Hornets. The Hawks should win, but give me the points with the Hornets.