Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Picks & Predictions
The Charlotte Hornets (17-52) are set to face the Atlanta Hawks (30-39) on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Charlotte is looking to bounce back from a recent 112-92 loss to Orlando,
Game outlook
The Charlotte Hornets (17-52) are set to face the Atlanta Hawks (30-39) on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Charlotte is looking to bounce back from a recent 112-92 loss to Orlando, while Atlanta is coming off a 128-115 loss to Phoenix. Atlanta is currently favored to win with a -9.5 opening line that has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Hornets +363 | Hawks -478
Spread: Hornets +9.5 (-110) | Hawks -9.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 214.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 83%.
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets, currently struggling with a three-game losing streak, recently suffered a significant defeat against the Magic with a halftime score of 67-32. Leading scorers in the game were Brandon Miller with 21 points, Vasilije Micic with 20 points, Miles Bridges with 16 points, and Tre Mann with 11 points. The team's offensive performance has been lackluster, ranking 29th in points scored and shooting percentages, with an offensive rating of 108.9. Defensively, the Hornets have been allowing an average of 116.7 points per game and have a defensive rating of 119.1, placing them at the 19th rank in the league. Overall, the Hornets hold a power ranking of 29, with poor rankings in both offense and defense metrics.
Atlanta Hawks Analysis
The Atlanta Hawks currently hold a record of 30-39 and are ranked 10th in the Eastern Conference. They are excelling offensively, averaging 119 points per game and ranking fifth in the league. However, their defense is struggling, allowing 121.2 points per game and ranking 29th. In their recent loss to the Phoenix Suns, Dejounte Murray led the team with 29 points and 10 rebounds. The Hawks will be missing several key players in their upcoming games. In terms of power rankings, they are listed at 17 and are ranked 5th for offense and 29th for defense. Atlanta's shooting percentages are solid, hitting 46.32% of field goals and 36.14% of three-pointers. On defense, they are struggling with opponents shooting 49.50% from the field. The Hawks will need to improve their defensive performance to secure more wins in the future.