The Charlotte Hornets host the Atlanta Hawks in an Eastern-Conference matchup. Tip-off is set for 07:00 PM ET at the Spectrum Center. The Hornets are currently a -2 favorite on the point spread line with the game totyal set at 237.5
Probable Starting Lineups
Atlanta Hawks PG Trae Young, SG Kevin Huerter, SF De’Andre Hunter, PF Danilo Gallinari P, C Clint Capela
Charlotte Hornets PG LaMelo Ball, SG Terry Rozier, SF Miles Bridges, PF PJ Washington, C Mason Plumlee
Key Injuries
Atlanta Hawks Danilo Gallinari: Achilles (PROBABLE) John Collins: Foot (OUT)
Charlotte Hornets James Bouknight: Neck (PROBABLE) Gordon Hayward: Ankle (OUT)
Recent Form
The Atlanta Hawks come into this game with an overall record of 34-34, placing them 9th in the Eastern Conference. Throughout the season, Atlanta has struggled in their 33 road contests, sitting at 12-21. Over their last five games, the Hawks have played well, picking up 3 wins. During this stretch, Atlanta is averaging 118.0 points per game, 5.0 points more than their season average of 112.9. This uptick in offensive play has come while playing a group of opponents who are collectively giving up 112.0 points per contest. Even though Atlanta has been picking up wins, their opponents have had no trouble scoring the ball, averaging 117.0 points per game, up from the Hawks’ usual rate of 112.1. In the Atlanta Hawks’ most recent game, Atlanta took down Portland by a score of 122-113
The Charlotte Hornets come into this game with an overall record of 34-35, placing them 10nd in the Eastern Conference. Throughout the season, Charlotte has struggled in their 33 home contests, sitting at 16-17. The Hornets have played well over their last five games, picking up 3 wins. During this stretch, Charlotte is averaging 124.0 points per game, 9.0 points more than their season average of 114.9. This uptick in offensive play has come while playing a group of opponents who are collectively giving up 110.0 points per contest. Even though the Hornets have been adding to the win column, their opponents have had no trouble scoring the ball, averaging 120.0 points per game, up from Charlotte’s usual rate of 114.9. In the Charlotte Hornets’ most recent game, Charlotte took down the Okla City by a score of 134-116.
Individual Player Analysis
As Atlanta travels to take on the Charlotte Hornets, the Hawks’ leading scorer is Trae Young. Through 62 games, Young is averaging 28 points. On the season, he has surpassed his season average in 50.0% of his games. As Young gets set to take on the Hornets, he could be in line for a big game as Charlotte is allowing their opponent’s top scorer to surpass their season average in 54.24% of their games. This figure places them 24th among NBA defenses. On the other side, Miles Bridges leads the Hornets in scoring, averaging 20 points across his 66 games. Throughout the season, Bridges has outscored his season average in 52.0% of his outings. However, if he hopes to add to this total, Bridges will need to do so against a Hawks defense that has been tough on their opponent’s top scorers. So far, leading scores have surpassed their season average at a rate of just 44.44%. This figure is good for a rank of 8th in the league.
Matchup Analysis
The Hawks come into this game as the more efficient offensive team, averaging 112.2 points per 100 possessions. When playing as the superior offensive unit, Atlanta is winning at a rate of 39%. These victories are coming by an average margin of 11.0 points. On the other side, the Hornets hold the advantage on the defensive end of the floor. So far, they have played 9 games as the better defensive team, picking up 7 wins (78%).
- Get more details: Hawks vs. Hornets 3/16/22 Betting Matchup Stats
The Historicals
Heading into today’s matchup, the Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets have met up for 3 games. In their last meeting, Atlanta picked up a 113-91 win.
How the Public is Betting the Hawks vs Hornets
67% are betting the Hawks against the spread.
52% are wagering on the game to go over the posted total of 237.5
Betting Trends Worth Noting
- Hawks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Hawks are 15-37 ATS in their last 52 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Hornets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite.
Hornets are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
