Atlanta Hawks Favored to Win Against Struggling Charlotte Hornets in Wednesday Night Matchup

Game outlook

In Wednesday night's professional basketball matchup, the Atlanta Hawks will be facing the Charlotte Hornets in North Carolina. The Hawks currently hold a record of 24-30 and are in 10th place in the Eastern Conference standings. On the other hand, the Hornets have had a challenging season and have undergone roster changes at the trade deadline. They currently hold a record of 12-41 and have been dealing with numerous injuries throughout the season. The game is set to begin at 7:30 PM EST, and Atlanta is favored to win with an opening line of -7.5, which has since shifted to Atlanta -7.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Hawks -260 | Hornets +215

Spread: Hawks -7 (-110) | Hornets +7 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 237.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 72%.

Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks are currently evaluating their future while also striving for success in the present. The team's front office has been considering trade offers for Dejounte Murray, but ultimately decided to keep him. However, rumors are now circulating that the team may consider moving on from Trae Young in the upcoming offseason. Despite these considerations, the Hawks currently hold the final play-in spot in the Eastern Conference. In their recent game against the Chicago Bulls, the Hawks suffered a loss with a score of 136-126. Bogdan Bogdanovic and De'Andre Hunter performed well off the bench, contributing 51 points collectively. However, the Hawks' defense struggled, allowing the Bulls to shoot over 55% from the field and 45% from 3-point range. Coach Quin Snyder acknowledged the need for improvement in guarding the ball and making better defensive switches. Prior to the Bulls game, the Hawks had been playing well, particularly on the defensive end. However, they must continue to work on their defense moving forward, starting with their upcoming game against the Charlotte Hornets. Offensively, the Hawks rank third in the NBA in points per game this season, but are average in field goal percentage and 3-point shooting. Defensively, they have struggled, ranking 29th in scoring defense, field goal defense, and 3-point defense. Notable injury: Clint Capela is currently out due to an abductor injury. . @KennethNugent is donating $3 to the Hawks Foundation for #ScoreForScholarships with every point we score this season! Here's the total after last night ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/Bfhr3E1Yn1