Hornets vs. Hawks Prediction and Odds: Back the Over Between Two Poor Defenses

The Atlanta Hawks are off to a slow start one year removed from an Eastern Conference Finals appearance. The team is off to a 7-9 start behind poor defensive play, but will look to get on track against the 10-7 Charlotte Hornets.

Where is the betting value in this Eastern Conference showdown?

Here are the odds from WynnBET Sportsbook.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Atlanta Hawks Odds, Spread and Total

Spread:

• Hornets: +6.5 (-110)
• Hawks: -6.5 (-110)

Moneyline:

• Hornets: +210
• Hawks: -250

Total: 227 (Over -110/Under -110)

Charlotte Hornets vs. Atlanta Hawks Pick and Prediction

Despite the good record for the Hornets, they play a particular brand of basketball, centered around their offense. The team plays at the third highest pace in the league and has a top 10 offense. However, Charlotte has the sixth worst defensive rating, per NBA.com.

LaMelo Ball and the Hornets offense should have no issues against the Hawks defense, who has the third worst in DRTG this season.

Similar to Charlotte, Atlanta has no issues scoring, posting a top five offensive rating this season, but the defense continues to be an issue.

With that in mind, I can't lay the points with the Hawks at an inflated line, but I'm happy to back the over in what should be a shootout in Atlanta.

PICK: OVER 227