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  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
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NBA Betting Preview: Hawks vs Hornets

The Atlanta Hawks go head-to-head with the Charlotte Hornets in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Hawks Facing Tough Test

We’re confident that the underdogs can either win or suffer a narrow defeat. That makes the Hornets at +5.5 the best wager when they go up against the Hawks and odds of -108 are available.

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Hawks Won 113-110 in Teams’ Last Encounter

Atlanta Hawks claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 120-117 win occurred against Philadelphia 76ers at State Farm Arena. Dyson Daniels tallied 27 points, while Onyeka Okongwu put up 20 and Vit Krejci 19.

Charlotte Hornets have lost back-to-back at home. Their last game saw them land a 119-111 (OT) road victory at Rocket Arena against Cleveland Cavaliers. Kon Knueppel bagged 29 points, Brandon Miller had 25 points and 13 rebounds, with Miles Bridges recording 20 points and 10 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 113-110 win for the Hawks at State Farm Arena when they last played the Hornets. The Hawks have racked up five straight victories over the Hornets. On the head-to-head front, they have won 6 of the past 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks logo Hawks 15 12 0.556 118 117.4 0.6 5-6 10-6 4-1 9-8 5-5 1W
Hornets logo Hornets 8 18 0.308 114.8 118.4 -3.6 5-8 3-10 1-4 7-12 4-6 1W
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Atlanta Hawks – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Hawks are averaging 118.7 points, 43.3 rebounds, 31.6 assists, 9.3 steals and 4.7 blocks while shooting 47.1% from the field and 79.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 122.2 points and 44.9 rebounds per matchup.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 22.3 points and 3.8 (43.2%) 3-pointers made, while Jalen Johnson averages 10.5 rebounds and 9.6 assists.

Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

The Hornets have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 112.1 points, 42.8 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 6.9 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.2% from the field and 81.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 114.5 points and 42.7 rebounds.

Miles Bridges is averaging 20.2 points, Moussa Diabate 5.9 rebounds and Kon Knueppel 4.4 assists along with 3.3 (37.9%) 3-pointers made.

Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re happy to get with Hornets against the spread in this NBA contest. -108 is available that they are able to cover +5.5 and that looks more than reasonable.

Our team of expert NBA handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.

Key Hawks vs Hornets stats:

  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hawks in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hawks in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hawks in 2 consecutive games.
  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 7 of their last 10 games against Hawks.

Hornets +5.5 Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51.8% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jalen Johnson Over 6.5 Assists -147 BetMGM logo

Jalen Johnson (Hawks) has had an average of 13 assists in the past 4 games. We’re happy to take him to cover the line at -147, with bettors able to make this Player Assists bet with confidence.

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Miles Bridges Over 21.5 Points -103 BetMGM logo

Miles Bridges (Hornets) has racked up Over 21.5 points in 4 straight games at home. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and you’re able to back this pick at odds of -103.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Hornets +5.5
Totals Under 238.5
Player Assists Jalen Johnson Over 7.5

Our same game parlay pick is Hornets +5.5 on the spread, Under 238.5 and Jalen Johnson (Hawks) to get Over 7.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hawks Hawks logo 116 - 114 Hornets logo Hornets

The Hawks are available at huge odds to register a 116-114 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close contest and there won’t be much between the teams.

Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Hawks Trading at Shorter Odds Than Hornets

The sportsbooks have Atlanta Hawks at -208 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 68% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. At +176, Charlotte Hornets are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is 5.5 and the total points line is currently 238.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you fancy Under 238.5, then the odds are -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jalen Johnson Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Jalen Johnson is available at -105 to rack up Over 23.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -123 is available.

Player Points
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 23.5
-105
Under 23.5
-123
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 21.5
-108
Under 21.5
-120
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 19.5
-120
Under 19.5
-108
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks)
Over 19.5
-111
Under 19.5
-116
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Player Assists
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 7.5
+112
Under 7.5
-145
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LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 7.5
-127
Under 7.5
-102
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Dyson Daniels (Hawks)
Over 5.5
+122
Under 5.5
-159
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Player Rebounds
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 10.5
-102
Under 10.5
-127
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Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks)
Over 8.5
+110
Under 8.5
-143
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 6.5
-100
Under 6.5
-130
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Dyson Daniels (Hawks)
Over 6.5
-108
Under 6.5
-120
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Hornets Have Six Defeats in Their Last Ten Home Games

The Hornets own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 113.40 points on offense and surrendering 116.40 on defense.

The Hawks own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 games away from home, putting up 122.90 points per contest and giving up 120.00.

When the teams last met at Spectrum Center, the Hawks beat the Hornets 134-102. The last 10 head-to-head games at Spectrum Center have seen each team win five times.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O237.5 U237.5
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Home Stats 4-6 229.80 113.40 116.40 3 7
Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Away Stats 6-4 242.90 122.90 120.00 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O237.5 = Games Over 237.5 Points
  • U237.5 = Games Under 237.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Stats
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Atlanta Hawks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Johnson 24 35.12 546 197 22.8 8.2 1.5 10.5 0.4 1.6
Dyson Daniels 27 34.11 313 153 11.6 5.7 0.3 6.5 0.4 2.1
Nickeil Alexander-Walker 25 32.68 509 85 20.4 3.4 2.9 3.6 0.7 1.0

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Miles Bridges 26 34.87 555 99 21.3 3.8 2.5 6.3 0.5 0.6
Kon Knueppel 26 33.95 495 90 19.0 3.5 3.4 5.4 0.2 0.7
LaMelo Ball 16 28.94 310 136 19.4 8.5 2.4 6.0 0.2 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

Atlanta Hawks Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Trae Young
Injured
Jacob Toppin
Injured
N'Faly Dante
Injured
Kristaps Porzingis
Unavailable

Charlotte Hornets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Pat Connaughton
Injured
LaMelo Ball
Injured
Collin Sexton
Injured
Grant Williams
Injured
Tre Mann
Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Atlanta Hawks Lineups

14 Dec NBA
76ers 117-120 Hawks
12 Dec NBA
Hawks 115-142 Pistons
06 Dec NBA
Hawks 131-116 Wizards
05 Dec NBA
Nuggets 134-133 Hawks
03 Dec NBA
Clippers 115-92 Hawks
01 Dec NBA
Hawks 98-99 Pistons
30 Nov NBA
Hawks 142-134 76ers
28 Nov NBA
Cavaliers 123-130 Hawks
25 Nov NBA
Hawks 113-132 Wizards
23 Nov NBA
Hornets 110-113 Hawks

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

14 Dec NBA
Hornets 119-111 Cavaliers
12 Dec NBA
Bulls 129-126 Hornets
07 Dec NBA
Nuggets 115-106 Hornets
05 Dec NBA
Hornets 111-86 Raptors
03 Dec NBA
Hornets 104-119 Knicks
01 Dec NBA
Hornets 103-116 Nets
29 Nov NBA
Raptors 111-118 Hornets
28 Nov NBA
Bulls 116-123 Hornets
26 Nov NBA
Knicks 129-101 Hornets
23 Nov NBA
Hornets 110-113 Hawks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Raptors 16 11 0.593 115.4 113.2 2.2 8-6 8-5 3-4 14-7 4-6 1W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Nets 7 18 0.28 110.2 115.9 -5.7 3-10 4-8 1-7 6-13 4-6 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 21 5 0.808 119.3 113 6.3 12-2 9-3 5-3 16-5 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 15 13 0.536 118.4 116.3 2.1 9-7 6-6 6-1 12-10 3-7 2L
Bulls 11 15 0.423 117.6 121.9 -4.3 7-6 4-9 2-5 8-10 2-8 1W
Bucks 11 16 0.407 113.9 117.7 -3.8 8-7 3-9 3-4 9-12 3-7 1L
Pacers 6 20 0.231 110.2 118.3 -8.1 5-9 1-11 2-5 4-11 4-6 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Hawks 15 12 0.556 118 117.4 0.6 5-6 10-6 4-1 9-8 5-5 1W
Heat 14 12 0.538 120.7 117.7 3 10-4 4-8 2-3 8-7 4-6 5L
Hornets 8 18 0.308 114.8 118.4 -3.6 5-8 3-10 1-4 7-12 4-6 1W
Wizards 4 20 0.167 112.8 126.7 -13.9 2-9 2-11 1-3 3-16 3-7 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123.1 106.3 16.8 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 19 6 0.76 125.6 116.2 9.4 7-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Jazz 10 15 0.4 119 126.1 -7.1 7-7 3-8 0-5 6-11 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 10 16 0.385 118.2 121.9 -3.7 4-6 6-10 3-3 8-11 3-7 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 18 7 0.72 118.2 116.7 1.5 7-4 11-3 3-2 13-5 7-3 1W
Suns 14 12 0.538 114.8 114.5 0.3 8-5 6-7 5-3 13-11 4-6 2L
Warriors 13 14 0.481 114.4 113.2 1.2 7-4 6-10 3-1 10-9 4-6 2L
Kings 6 20 0.231 110.8 122.4 -11.6 3-8 3-12 1-3 4-17 3-7 3L
Clippers 6 20 0.231 111.3 116.8 -5.5 3-8 3-12 1-4 4-13 1-9 4L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.2 4.5 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Rockets 16 7 0.696 120.8 111.2 9.6 8-2 8-5 2-2 9-6 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Mavericks 10 17 0.37 112.9 116.8 -3.9 7-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 5-5 1L
Pelicans 5 22 0.185 114.2 122.8 -8.6 3-12 2-10 1-6 2-19 3-7 2W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 21 5 0.808 119.3 113 6.3 12-2 9-3 5-3 16-5 7-3 4W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Raptors 16 11 0.593 115.4 113.2 2.2 8-6 8-5 3-4 14-7 4-6 1W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 15 12 0.556 118 117.4 0.6 5-6 10-6 4-1 9-8 5-5 1W
Heat 14 12 0.538 120.7 117.7 3 10-4 4-8 2-3 8-7 4-6 5L
Cavaliers 15 13 0.536 118.4 116.3 2.1 9-7 6-6 6-1 12-10 3-7 2L
Bulls 11 15 0.423 117.6 121.9 -4.3 7-6 4-9 2-5 8-10 2-8 1W
Bucks 11 16 0.407 113.9 117.7 -3.8 8-7 3-9 3-4 9-12 3-7 1L
Hornets 8 18 0.308 114.8 118.4 -3.6 5-8 3-10 1-4 7-12 4-6 1W
Nets 7 18 0.28 110.2 115.9 -5.7 3-10 4-8 1-7 6-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 20 0.231 110.2 118.3 -8.1 5-9 1-11 2-5 4-11 4-6 2L
Wizards 4 20 0.167 112.8 126.7 -13.9 2-9 2-11 1-3 3-16 3-7 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123.1 106.3 16.8 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 19 6 0.76 125.6 116.2 9.4 7-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 7-3 5W
Lakers 18 7 0.72 118.2 116.7 1.5 7-4 11-3 3-2 13-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.2 4.5 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Rockets 16 7 0.696 120.8 111.2 9.6 8-2 8-5 2-2 9-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Suns 14 12 0.538 114.8 114.5 0.3 8-5 6-7 5-3 13-11 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Warriors 13 14 0.481 114.4 113.2 1.2 7-4 6-10 3-1 10-9 4-6 2L
Jazz 10 15 0.4 119 126.1 -7.1 7-7 3-8 0-5 6-11 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 10 16 0.385 118.2 121.9 -3.7 4-6 6-10 3-3 8-11 3-7 1W
Mavericks 10 17 0.37 112.9 116.8 -3.9 7-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 5-5 1L
Kings 6 20 0.231 110.8 122.4 -11.6 3-8 3-12 1-3 4-17 3-7 3L
Clippers 6 20 0.231 111.3 116.8 -5.5 3-8 3-12 1-4 4-13 1-9 4L
Pelicans 5 22 0.185 114.2 122.8 -8.6 3-12 2-10 1-6 2-19 3-7 2W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123.1 106.3 16.8 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Pistons 21 5 0.808 119.3 113 6.3 12-2 9-3 5-3 16-5 7-3 4W
Nuggets 19 6 0.76 125.6 116.2 9.4 7-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 7-3 5W
Lakers 18 7 0.72 118.2 116.7 1.5 7-4 11-3 3-2 13-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.2 4.5 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Rockets 16 7 0.696 120.8 111.2 9.6 8-2 8-5 2-2 9-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Raptors 16 11 0.593 115.4 113.2 2.2 8-6 8-5 3-4 14-7 4-6 1W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 15 12 0.556 118 117.4 0.6 5-6 10-6 4-1 9-8 5-5 1W
Heat 14 12 0.538 120.7 117.7 3 10-4 4-8 2-3 8-7 4-6 5L
Suns 14 12 0.538 114.8 114.5 0.3 8-5 6-7 5-3 13-11 4-6 2L
Cavaliers 15 13 0.536 118.4 116.3 2.1 9-7 6-6 6-1 12-10 3-7 2L
Warriors 13 14 0.481 114.4 113.2 1.2 7-4 6-10 3-1 10-9 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Bulls 11 15 0.423 117.6 121.9 -4.3 7-6 4-9 2-5 8-10 2-8 1W
Bucks 11 16 0.407 113.9 117.7 -3.8 8-7 3-9 3-4 9-12 3-7 1L
Jazz 10 15 0.4 119 126.1 -7.1 7-7 3-8 0-5 6-11 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 10 16 0.385 118.2 121.9 -3.7 4-6 6-10 3-3 8-11 3-7 1W
Mavericks 10 17 0.37 112.9 116.8 -3.9 7-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 5-5 1L
Hornets 8 18 0.308 114.8 118.4 -3.6 5-8 3-10 1-4 7-12 4-6 1W
Nets 7 18 0.28 110.2 115.9 -5.7 3-10 4-8 1-7 6-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 20 0.231 110.2 118.3 -8.1 5-9 1-11 2-5 4-11 4-6 2L
Clippers 6 20 0.231 111.3 116.8 -5.5 3-8 3-12 1-4 4-13 1-9 4L
Kings 6 20 0.231 110.8 122.4 -11.6 3-8 3-12 1-3 4-17 3-7 3L
Pelicans 5 22 0.185 114.2 122.8 -8.6 3-12 2-10 1-6 2-19 3-7 2W
Wizards 4 20 0.167 112.8 126.7 -13.9 2-9 2-11 1-3 3-16 3-7 1W
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak