The Charlotte Hornets (4-12) and Atlanta Hawks (10-7) meet Sunday in an Eastern Conference battle from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Tip is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Hornets vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Hawks won 4-0
The Hornets lost 131-116 to the LA Clippers Saturday, failing to cover as a 1.5-point home favorite as the Over (227) cashed. Rookie F Kon Knueppel tallied a team-high 26 points on 9-for-12 shooting, draining 6 threes. Charlotte, after a 2-1 start to the season, has lost 11 of its last 13 games. It is 7-9 against the spread (ATS).
The Hawks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-98 Saturday, covering as a 9.5-point road favorite. C Kristaps Porzingis led the way with 30 points on 11-for-17 shooting. Atlanta snapped its 2-game losing streak with the win, having now won 6 of its last 8. It is 6-2 ATS in that span and 9-8 ATS on the season.
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Hornets at Hawks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:12 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hornets +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Hawks -295 (bet $295 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +7.5 (-110) | Hawks -7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Hornets at Hawks key injuries
Hornets
(Not yet submitted — below was for Saturday’s game)
- F Grant Williams (knee) out
Hawks
(Not yet submitted — below was for Saturday’s game)
- C Onyeka Okongwu (ankle) questionable
- G Trae Young (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Hornets at Hawks picks and predictions
Prediction
Hawks 119, Hornets 116
PASS.
No interest here. The Hornets (+230) have some value, finally at full strength. However, they are better played on the sizable spread.
BET HORNETS +7.5 (-110).
The Hawks have outperformed expectations this season, but they are 2-4 ATS and straight up through 6 home games. Atlanta’s defense has also been atrocious, allowing at least 120 points in 4 of its last 5 contests.
The Hornets are back to full strength, scoring 117 points per game across their last 2 performances. They are 3-1 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog as well. Back HORNETS +7.5 (-110).
BET OVER 232.5 (-110).
The Hornets have gone Over in their last 2 games, and while they have found a rhythm offensively, they have given up 129 points per game in those. Charlotte has the 25th-ranked defense in the NBA.
With the Hawks 11th in pace, they should want to push the tempo and create more scoring opportunities. Atlanta is 5-1 O/U in its last 6 performances. Take OVER 232.5 (-110).
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