The Charlotte Hornets (9-15) welcome the Atlanta Hawks (5-17) to Spectrum Center. The Hawks are 2.5-point underdogs and can snap a seven-game road losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 224.5 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports Carolina at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 8, 2019.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets ATS Odds
Both teams failed to cover as underdogs in their last game. The Hawks (2.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Brooklyn Nets, 130-118, while the Hornets (3-point underdogs) fell to the Brooklyn Nets, 111-104. The Atlanta game went 20.5 points over the projected point total of 227.5, while the Charlotte game finished 4.5 points under the projected point total of 219.5.
Atlanta had an effective field goal percentage of 0.583 (above their season average of 0.506) while Charlotte did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (15-17; 88.2 percent). Charlotte received a boost from Devonte’ Graham, who finished with 29 points and eight assists. Trae Young, meanwhile had a good outing for Atlanta, putting up 39 points and 10 assists.
The Hornets edged out the Hawks in this series last year, securing victories in three out of four games. In the last matchup, Charlotte won 129-120. The Hornets’ 11.9 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Hawks, who had a mark of 16.0. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Of the Hawks’ 22 games, 12 have finished over the total. Atlanta comes into the game with records of 5-17 straight up (SU) and 10-12 against the spread (ATS).
There does not appear to be a trend for Hornets games in regards to the O/U total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Further, Charlotte owns records of 9-15 SU and 12-12 ATS.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Charlotte. Charlotte ranks 25th in the NBA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 15.2 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Atlanta forces the sixth-most turnovers in the league (15.3 percent).
Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Hawks, ATS Winner – Hawks, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Hornets average 12.7 fast break points per game, which ranks 15th in the league. The Hawks rank 17th in fast break points allowed per game (13.5).
- Atlanta averages 8.8 steals per game, which ranks third in the NBA. Charlotte ranks 27th in steals allowed per game (8.9).
- The Hornets rank 10th in points off turnovers per game (18.0) while the Hawks rank 27th in points off turnovers allowed per game (19.9).
- Charlotte ranks 11th in second chance points allowed per game (12.8) while Atlanta ranks 28th (15.3).
- Atlanta ranks 17th in assists allowed per game (24.3) while Charlotte ranks 29th (27.9).
- The Hornets rank seventh in blocks allowed per game (4.3) while the Hawks rank last (7.6).
- The Hornets average 35.7 three pointers per game, which ranks eighth in the league. The Hawks rank 21st in three pointers allowed per game (34.8).
- Atlanta ranks 28th in rebounds per game (41.8) while Charlotte ranks last (41.6).
- Atlanta averages 53.9 points in the paint per game, which ranks second in the NBA. Charlotte ranks 25th in points allowed in the paint per game (52.2).
- In games where they allow under 100 points, Charlotte and Atlanta are both 2-0.
- The Hawks are 5-14 when they score above 100 points, while the Hornets are 8-9.
- Atlanta is 4-7 ATS on the road, while Charlotte is 6-6 ATS at home.
- In 11 road games, the Hawks have 7 overs and 4 unders.
- Of the Hornets’ 12 home games, they have 8 unders and 4 overs.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Atlanta and Charlotte have both had 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The Hawks are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Hornets are 2-3.
- During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 107.8 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 116.6 points per game (1.2 below their season average).
- The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.0, down from 7.4 for the season.
