The Charlotte Hornets (22-41) visit the Atlanta Hawks (19-46) Monday at State Farm Arena for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Hornets-Hawks sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Hornets at Hawks: Key Injuries
Hornets
- SG Malik Monk (suspension) out
Hawks
- SG Deandre’ Bembry (abdominal) questionable
- C Clint Capela (heel) out
- PF John Collins (thigh) probable
- SG Kevin Huerter (groin) probable
- SF De’Andre Hunter (knee) questionable
- C Skal Labissiere (knee) out
- PG Jeff Teague (flu) questionable
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Hornets at Hawks: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Hornets 118, Hawks 110
Moneyline (ML)
Two bottom-six teams in the Eastern Conference clash Monday at State Farm Arena. The HORNETS (+150) carry higher odds than they should possess against the heavily-favored Hawks (-182). The Hornets are 12-20 on the road for the season and 5-5 across their last 10 games, while the Hawks are just 13-19 on home court and 4-6 across their last 10 games overall.
Take the value given out by the books and back the healthier Hornets in what should be a toss-up game. Charlotte is coming off a 108-99 win over the Houston Rockets Saturday and recently beat the Toronto Raptors 99-96, as well. The Hawks have dropped three straight, including a 118-101 setback against the Memphis Grizzlies Saturday. The Hornets have been the better team all season, though the Hawks picked up a 122-107 win in the only head-to-head meeting to date. Still, never lay -182 odds on a last-place team.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The moneyline is a better and more profitable play for the visitors, but the HORNETS (+4.5, -115) should also be backed on the spread with 4 points of insurance in the event of a loss. Charlotte is 33-30 ATS overall and 17-15 ATS on the road. Atlanta is 29-35-1 ATS overall but 19-12-1 on home court. They’re 4-2-1 ATS in just seven games as a home favorite.
Both teams last played Saturday and Charlotte is 18-15 ATS when playing on equal rest as its opposition. Atlanta is just 14-22 ATS in those situations and loses by an average of 9.7 points per game.
Over/Under (O/U)
Take the OVER 223.5 (-115) with the injury-riddled Hawks struggling mightily on defense of late and likely to allow the Hornets to provide the bulk of the scoring. Atlanta has given up at least 117 points in seven straight games. The Hornets haven’t scored more than 112 points in any of their last nine games, but they’ll receive a dramatic boost Monday.
Esten’s NBA betting record: 206-184
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