The Atlanta Hawks (29-28) battle the Charlotte Hornets (15-43) Monday. Tip from Spectrum Center is set for 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hawks vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
This will be the 4th and final matchup of the regular season. Charlotte is 2-1 straight up, 2-1 against the spread (ATS), yet 0-1 straight up at home against Atlanta. The total is 2-1 O/U.
The Hornets have lost 7 straight games, failing to cover in 6 of them. Charlotte is coming off a 119-105 loss against Denver as a 7-point home underdog. It is 23-32-3 ATS on the season.
The Hawks have won 2 in a row and are 5-2 ATS in their last 7. They are coming off a 125-106 win over San Antonio, closing as a 13-point home favorite Saturday. They are 26-31 ATS on the season.
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Hawks at Hornets odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:31 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hawks -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Hornets +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hawks -4.5 (-115) | Hornets +4.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 239.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Hawks at Hornets key injuries
Hawks
- F John Collins (hip flexor) questionable
- G Trae Young (shoulder) probable
Hornets
- G Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Hawks at Hornets picks and predictions
Prediction
Hawks 124, Hornets 120
Moneyline
AVOID.
The Hornets are 2-2 in their last 4 road games while the Hawks are 2-3 in their last 5 road games. The value for Atlanta here is too steep to play, and consideration for Hornets (+170) should be in the mix.
Ultimately, pass on the moneyline and play the spread.
Against the spread
LEAN HORNETS +4.5 (-105).
The Hornets are 2-2 ATS and straight up in their last 4 games at home.
Atlanta is 14-16-1 ATS on the road this season and is bound to be a public favorite as Charlotte has been one of the worst teams in the NBA. The Hawks are just 14-19-1 ATS against Eastern Conference opponents as well. They are also just 3-6 ATS as a road favorite. This isn’t a spot Atlanta has done well in.
Also, the duo of G LaMelo Ball and G Terry Rozier should abuse Young’s defensive shortcomings. For a small unit, back HORNETS +4.5 (-105).
Over/Under
BET OVER 239.5 (-112).
The Hornets and Hawks both have high-tempo offenses. They rank 7th and 9th in pace respectively. They rank 13th and 18th respectively in offensive rebounding rate, so extra opportunities on the glass could be there.
Atlanta is 5-4 O/U in its last 9 games. The Hornets have scored at least 112 in 3 of their last 5 and should have success against a weak defensive backcourt in Atlanta.
The Hawks give up the 10th-most points to guards (65.9). The Ball-Rozier duo should have their way. Expect a high-scoring battle. Back the OVER 239.5 (-112).
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