Hawks vs. Hornets Prediction and Odds (Count on Plenty of Offense)

The Hawks will travel to Charlotte to take on a Hornets team that has been surprising a lot of people this year. One thing should be for certain in this game — there will be more than enough offense to go around.

Let’s start with the odds via WynnBET.

Hawks vs. Hornets Odds, Spread and Total

Spread:

• Hawks +3.5 (-110)
• Hornets -3.5  (-110)

Moneyline:

• Hawks +135
• Hornets -165

Total:

• 236.0 (Over -110 | Under -110)

Hawks vs. Hornets Prediction and Pick

The top-ranked team in offensive rating this year is the Utah Jazz, but guess who ranks second and third? The Hawks and the Hornets, respectively. These teams can pour in the buckets. 

Trae Young has developed into one of the best shooters in the NBA, averaging the fifth-most points per game this season at 27.9. He’s elevated his game dramatically and is one of the best free throw shooters in the league at 90.1%. 

It’s not just Young. John Collins has developed right alongside him, and is a star power forward in the game today averaging 17.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.1 blocks per game. Despite the individual success of the young duo, the Hawks have struggled lately to the tune of a 4-6 record in their last 10 games, including a 1-4 record on the road.

Charlotte has been one of the biggest surprises this season and have won seven of their last 10 games. They have a scoring trio of Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball, and Terry Rozier that all average over 18 points per game. Charlotte is suddenly in the playoff picture, currently holding the No. 7 seed in the Eastern conference.

Both of these teams can put up buckets, and neither team thoroughly enjoys playing defense. Both of these teams rank in the bottom-five in defensive rating. The total has gone over in each of the last five games for the Hawks, and this game should continue to feature plenty of offense.

Lean: Over 236.0 (-110)