The Hornets are set to face the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, Feb 14. The game is scheduled for 7:00 ET while airing on BSSE. Atlanta enters this game as 7-point favorites with the total set at 238. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Hornets vs Hawks players props and predictions below.
Hornets vs. Hawks Odds
- Spread: Hawks -7
- Total 238
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Feb 14
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte NC
- TV: BSSE
Hawks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Hawks have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five road contests, Atlanta has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 114 points per game.
- As the betting favorite, the Hawks have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.
Hornets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Hornets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Charlotte has an ATS record of 0-3 while averaging 98 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Hornets have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
Is A Road Victory Likely for Atlanta?
Today, the Hawks are favored by 7 points on the road against the Hornets. In their 54 games this season, the Hawks have been favored in 29 of them and have a record of 17-12 in those games. As the favorite, their scoring margin is +0.6 points per game.
Atlanta’s ATS record for the season is 17-37, including a road ATS record of 9-17. They have failed to cover the spread in their last two road games.
In terms of their O/U record, the Hawks are 30-24 this season. Their games have averaged 245.7 points per game, and today’s O/U line is set at 238.
Coming off a 136-126 loss to the Bulls, the Hawks are now 24-30 on the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 10th place and 3rd in the Southeast Division.
In non-conference games, the Hawks are 10-8 compared to 14-22 against the Eastern Conference. On the road, they are 11-15 for the season.
The Hawks are one of the top-scoring teams in the NBA, averaging 121.7 points per game (3rd). However, their scoring has been slightly lower on the road at 119.2 points per game (4th).
Atlanta has outscored the NBA scoring average in 64.8% of their games but are just 23rd in field goal percentage. They are 7th in three-pointers made per game and 2nd in free throws made per game.
When it comes to pace, the Hawks are 3rd in the NBA at 101.6 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 18th in the league.
Coming into the game, the Hawks’ defense is giving up an average of 123.9 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 79.6% of their games. In their previous matchup vs. the Bulls, the Hawks’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 55% leading to 136 points.
Will the Hornets Defense Show Up at Home?
As the Hornets look to extend their winning streak to three games, they will be hoping to improve their home record of 7-21. As the underdog, Charlotte is 10-39 straight-up and 19-28 against the spread. They are currently 19th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 12-41.
Charlotte’s ATS record at home is 11-15, and they have covered the spread in four straight games at home. The Hornets’ average scoring margin at home is -9.6 points per game.
This season, Charlotte has played in games with an average O/U line of 228.2 points, which is lower than today’s line of 238. The Hornets have an O/U record of 28-25 for the season.
In their last game, the Hornets defeated the Pacers by a score of 111-102. They were 10-point underdogs going into the game and improved their ATS record to 19-32 (11-15 at home).
Heading into the game, the Hornets are 28th in the NBA in scoring at 108.4 points per game. In terms of scoring at home, they are 29th in the league at 108.8 points per game.
Charlotte has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 35.8% of their games this season. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 28th in the league at 46%. In terms of pace, the Hornets are 21st in the league at 98 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hornets are 21st in the league at 36%. They are also 28th in free throw attempts and 30th in free throw makes. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 28th in the league at 51%.
Looking at the Hornets defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 119.8 points per game (24th). Inside the arc, the Hornets defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 57.8% and 39.1% from three-point territory.
Hornets vs. Hawks Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Trae Young and his points prop of 23.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -135 while the under is at +105. With his prop at 23.5, our model suggests taking the over as we have him finishing with 27. We have him finishing with a field goal percentage of 40.0% and knocking down three threes.
- The Prop: Trae Young Over 23.5 Points (-135)
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Hornets vs. Hawks Predictions
The Hawks is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 114-85. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Hawks at -7.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 238, and our model predicts the Hawks and Hornets to score a combined 199 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Hawks -7 | at Fanduel Sportsbook