Charlotte Hornets at Atlanta Hawks ATS Prediction 02/09/19

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The Charlotte Hornets (26-28), 2.5-point favorites, will be at State Farm Arena to take on the Atlanta Hawks (18-36) in a Southeast Division matchup. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 230 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports Carolina at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

Charlotte Hornets at Atlanta Hawks Betting Odds

Both teams did not cover as underdogs in their last outing. The Hornets (5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Dallas Mavericks, 99-93, while the Hawks (7-point underdogs) fell to the Toronto Raptors, 119-101. The Charlotte game went 23.5 points under the projected point total of 215.5, while the Atlanta game finished 12.5 points under the projected point total of 232.5.

Charlotte did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (12-17; 70.6 percent) while Atlanta was lights out from beyond the arc (16-35; 45.7 percent). John Collins led the way for Atlanta, contributing 12 points and 12 rebounds. Charlotte received a boost from Kemba Walker, who recorded 30 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.

In the season series between these two teams, the Hornets lead two games to one. The two teams combined to score 202 points in their most recent game, which was well under the projected point total of 230. Charlotte won 108-94, covering as a 12-point favorite. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Charlotte’s largest advantages. They made 37 trips to the line, while Atlanta went 22 times. Walker had a stellar game, with 19 points.

A little over half of the Hornets’ games have finished over the projected point total. Charlotte holds records of 26-28 straight up (SU) and 26-27-1 against the spread (ATS).

Of the Hawks’ 54 games, 30 have finished over the total. Further, Atlanta owns records of 18-36 SU and 24-30 ATS.

The Hornets’ Walker has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 25 points,6.0 assists per game. Meanwhile, Trae Young has averaged 23 points,8.6 assists during that same time frame for the Hawks.

This game should be a battle of opposite paces. Atlanta prefers an up-and-down style of play (first in possessions per game), while Charlotte is methodical (17th in possessions per game).

Charlotte Hornets vs. Atlanta Hawks ATS Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Hornets, ATS Winner – Hornets, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Hawks average 45.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 13th in the league. The Hornets rank 23rd in rebounds allowed per game (45.8).
  • Charlotte ranks first in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.2) while Atlanta ranks last (22.8).
  • The Hawks rank 10th in assists per game (25.5) while the Hornets rank 24th in assists allowed per game (25.6).
  • Atlanta blocks 5.1 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 16th in the NBA. Charlotte ranks 28th in blocks allowed per game (6.5).
  • Charlotte ranks 19th in fast break points allowed per game (14.2) while Atlanta ranks last (18.0).
  • The Hornets rank sixth in steals allowed per game (7.2) while the Hawks rank 29th (10.5).
  • The Hornets rank 17th in second chance points allowed per game (13.6) while the Hawks rank 28th (14.6).
  • Atlanta ranks sixth in points in the paint per game (51.5) while Charlotte ranks 15th in points allowed in the paint per game (49.1).
  • Atlanta averages 34.9 three pointers per game, which ranks fifth in the NBA. Charlotte ranks 23rd in three pointers allowed per game (32.9).
  • Atlanta is 3-2 when they allow below 100 points, while Charlotte is 10-1.
  • The Hornets are 25-20 when they score above 100 points, while the Hawks are 17-29.
  • Charlotte is 11-15 ATS on the road, while Atlanta is 7-15 ATS at home.
  • The total has gone over in 12 of the Hawks’ 22 home games, while 15 of the Hornets’ 26 road games have gone over.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Charlotte and Atlanta have both had 3 overs and 2 unders.
  • The Hawks are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Hornets are 1-3-1.
  • The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.4, up from 7.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 105.4 points per game (5.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 110.4 points per game (0.7 below their season average).