Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 4/10/24
At 7:30 ET, the Hornets (19-60) will visit the Hawks (36-43) in a Southeast Division matchup. The Hawks are favored by 11 points and have a -589 moneyline. The Hornets, on the other hand, have a +430 moneyline. The over/under line is currently sitting at 220.5 points.
This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The Hawks are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference, while the Hornets are 13th. Atlanta is also on a three-game losing streak, while Charlotte has lost two straight.
CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +11
This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, April 10th.
WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-107 in favor of the Hawks.
- Our projections have Dejounte Murray finishing with Dejounte Murray points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.
- From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.3% and knocking down 12 threes.
Can Charlotte Pull Off A Win at State Farm Arena?
Charlotte’s O/U record for the season is now 40-39 after their last three games have gone over the line. Today’s O/U line is set at 220.5, and their games have averaged 223.2 points per game.
The Hornets are 8-30 on the road this season and have an ATS record of 13-25 on the road. Coming into today’s game, they have an average scoring differential of -12.8 points per game on the road.
In games against Eastern Conference opponents, the Hornets are 12-37 compared to 7-23 against the West. This puts them in 13th place in the East, and they are 4th in the Southeast Division.
Charlotte’s last game was a 130-104 loss to the Mavericks. They were 13-point underdogs in that game and are now 16-57 as underdogs this season. The Hornets are also 30-41 ATS as underdogs this season.
The Hornets are 31-46 ATS for the season, including a 1-5 record as the favorite. They have lost their last four ATS games on the road. In their last two games, they have been 11-point underdogs and are 3-3 as the underdog this season.
When it comes to scoring, the Hornets are one of the worst teams in the league, ranking 29th in points per game at 106.4. On the road, they are even worse, averaging just 104.6 points per game.
So far this season, the Hornets have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 32.9% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 26th in the league at 45%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hornets are 25th in the league at 35%. On average, they make 11.9 threes per game, which is 23rd in the NBA.
On defense, the Hornets come into the game ranked 22nd in the league in points allowed at 116.8 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 122 points per contest (19th). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Hornets are forcing 13 per game, which is 18th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 25th in blocked shots at 4.5 per game.
Will the Hawks Defense Show Up at Home?
Today, the Hawks are favored by 11 points against the Hornets. This season, Atlanta has been favored in 41 of their 79 games and has gone 24-17 in those games. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +2.4 points per game.
As the favorite, the Hawks have gone 15-26 against the spread at home and 13-26 on the road. Their ATS losing streak as the favorite is at three games, and their overall ATS record at home is 15-25.
Atlanta’s O/U record for the season is 44-35, and their games have averaged 238.8 points per game. In their last two games, the final score has gone over the posted O/U lines.
Against the spread, the Hawks have lost four straight games and are 28-51 overall. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 10th place with a record of 36-43.
In their most recent game, the Hawks lost to the Heat by a score of 117-111. The O/U line for that game was 217.5 points, and Atlanta was getting 3.5 points going into the game.
The Hawks have been one of the most potent offenses in the NBA this season, ranking 6th in scoring at 118.6 points per game. At home, they have been even better, averaging 122.1 points per game.
Atlanta has been an excellent three-point shooting team, ranking 6th in made threes per game. Overall, they have hit 36% of their attempts from beyond the arc.
When it comes to pace, the Hawks are 5th in the NBA at 100.2 possessions per game. They have also been one of the top offensive rebounding teams, leading the league with 12.6 offensive boards per contest.
On defense, the Hawks come into the game ranked 28th in the league in points allowed at 120.3 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 122.7 points per contest (10th). Opponents are hitting 56.8% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 38.7% of their three-point attempts.