The Charlotte Hornets (1-0) travel to face off against the Atlanta Hawks (1-0) on Friday, October 25th. This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and televised on FDSS. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.
Hornets vs Hawks
The Hornets Are Coming Off A Win
The Hornets opened their season with a 110-105 win over the Rockets on Wednesday, improving to 1-0. Charlotte was +5 point underdogs heading into the game and covered the spread with the win. The total score of 215 points fell short of the 230.5-point O/U line.
Charlotte turned the game around after trailing 83-79 going into the 4th quarter. A key 10-0 run helped them take control, as they outscored Houston 31-22 in the final period.
The Hawks Are Coming Off A Win
The Hawks opened their season with a 120-116 win over the Nets on Wednesday, moving to 1-0. Atlanta was favored by 7 points at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 236 points exceeded the O/U line of 223.5 by 12.5 points.
Atlanta started strong, leading 30-24 after the 1st quarter, but the Nets went on a 10-0 run and outscored the Hawks 31-21 in the 2nd quarter. The Hawks responded by winning the 3rd quarter 32-28, and with the score tied at 83 heading into the 4th, they edged out the Nets 37-33 in the final period.
Hornets Offense Breakdown
LaMelo Ball’s 34 points and 11 assists helped the Hornets to a 110-105 win over the Rockets, as he shot 50% from the field and hit 4 threes. Tre Mann also connected on 4 threes, finishing with 24 points on 50% shooting.
Charlotte made 15 threes at a 38.5% clip, with an overall field goal percentage of 44.7%. Ball scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Mann added 9 in the final period.
Hawks Offense Breakdown
LaMelo Ball led the Hornets to a win over the Rockets, posting 34 points, 11 assists, and 8 rebounds while hitting 4 threes. Tre Mann also connected on 4 threes, finishing with 24 points.
As a team, the Hornets made 15 threes at a 38.5% clip, shooting 44.7% overall. Ball scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Mann added 9 in the final period.
Hornets Team Defense
Despite a shaky 2nd quarter where they allowed 34 points, the Hornets tightened up defensively in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up just 23 and 22 points, respectively, to secure the win. Overall, they held the Rockets to 105 points on 36% shooting.
From beyond the arc, the Hornets limited Houston to 13 made threes on 30% shooting. They also sent the Rockets to the line 20 times, where they made 16 free throws. Charlotte finished with 41 defensive rebounds, gave up 16 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 10 blocks.
Hawks Team Defense
Despite a rough 2nd quarter, the Hornets tightened up defensively in the 3rd and 4th, allowing just 23 and 22 points, respectively, to secure the win. Overall, they held the Rockets to 36% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Hornets limited Houston to 13 threes on 30% shooting. They also sent the Rockets to the line 20 times, where they hit 16 free throws. Charlotte finished with 6 steals and 10 blocks.
Hornets vs Hawks Trends
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Charlotte has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 107 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- In their last three games at home, the Hawks have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 112 points per game in this stretch.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 4-6. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-3.
- Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Hawks have an overall record of 2-1 while going 0-3 against the spread.
Hornets vs Hawks Prediction
As the underdogs with a spread of +5.5, we recommend going with the Hornets on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 224.5, and our model predicts the Hornets and Hawks to score a combined 225 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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Last updated:October 25, 2024 Hawks, Hornets