It will be a battle between Southeast Division opponents when the Charlotte Hornets (5-5) welcome the Atlanta Hawks (3-6) to the Spectrum Center. The game will air on Fox Sports – Southeast at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Charlotte opened as a 10.5-point favorite, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 234 points.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets Betting Prediction
In the Hawks’ last contest, they defeated the Miami Heat, 123-118, as 5.5-point underdogs. The combined points for the game (241) came in well over the projected point total of 225.5. Atlanta’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Miami. The Hawks had a rate of 0.597 (above their season average of 0.518), while the Heat posted a mark of 0.570. With 24 points on 9-for-19 shooting, Trae Young was Atlanta’s high scorer.
The Hornets had no trouble getting past the Cleveland Cavaliers in their last matchup, 126-94, comfortably covering as 10-point favorites. The total points for the game (220) came in just under the O/U total of 221.5. The Hornets had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 22.8) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.620 (above their season average of 0.527). Jeremy Lamb was the game’s top scorer with 19 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field.
The Hornets won all four games against the Hawks last season. In the most recent contest, Charlotte won 129-117. The Hornets had a better free throw rate (0.230 vs. 0.189) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.626 vs. 0.556).
Atlanta holds records of 3-6 straight up (SU) and 3-6 against the spread (ATS). Oddsmakers tend to set the total low when the Hawks are involved, as 66.7 percent of their games have finished over the O/U total.
Meanwhile, Charlotte is 5-5 SU and 7-3 ATS. Vegas is highly accurate when predicting totals of Hornets games, with an even split between overs and unders.
Nicolas Batum has averaged 11.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.2 steals over the last five games for Charlotte.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the NBA’s slowest-paced teams face off. Charlotte ranks 22nd in possessions per game (100.9) and Atlanta is 25th (101.2) dating back to last season.
Atlanta Hawks at Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Charlotte is 15-3 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Atlanta is 12-5.
The Hawks are 23-35 when they score above 100 points, while the Hornets are 40-28.
Charlotte ranks second in blocks per game (4.8) while Atlanta ranks 21st (4.4).
The Hornets rank ninth in assists per game (22.0) while the Hawks rank 28th in assists allowed per game (26.2).
Charlotte ranks fifth in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.6) while Atlanta ranks 22nd (18.4).
The Hornets rank 11th in points in the paint per game (44.3) while the Hawks rank 26th (41.9).
Atlanta ranks 13th in steals per game (7.8) while Charlotte ranks 26th (6.7).
The Hornets rank 15th in fast break points per game (9.7) while the Hawks rank 26th (11.0).
Charlotte ranks sixth in three pointers attempted per game (28.0) while Atlanta ranks 14th in three pointers allowed per game (31.0).
The Hornets average 13.3 second chance points per game, which ranks seventh in the league. The Hawks rank 15th in second chance points allowed per game (13.2).
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