Hawks vs Hornets Odds & Predictions (Feb. 13)
By Chris Amberley in NBA Basketball
Published:
- Atlanta is laying 5-points in the Hawks vs Hornets odds on Monday
- Trae Young (shoulder) is probable, but John Collins (hip) and Bogdan Bogdanovic (hip) are questionable for the Hawks
- Check out the latest Hawks vs Hornets odds, injury news and predictions below
The Hornets (15-42, 7-18 home) haven’t had much success this season. Charlotte owns the East’s worst record, and is statistically the lowest rating offensive team in the league.
So it comes as a surprise that they’ve managed to upset Trae Young and the Hawks (29-28, 14-17 away) twice already this season. Online sportsbooks however, don’t believe a third upset is in the cards. They opened up Atlanta as the road chalk in Charlotte in the NBA odds for their Monday night matchup.
Hawks vs Hornets Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | -5 (-110) | -220 | O 239.5 (-110) |
| Charlotte Hornets | +5 (-110) | +184 | U 239.5 (-110) |
Odds as of February 12th at DraftKings Sportsbook. Get the DraftKings Sportsbook bonus code to bet on the Hawks vs Hornets game.
The Hawks are currently 5-point favorites in a contest without a total as of Sunday evening. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 pm ET at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC, and will mark the fourth and final meeting between these two division rivals this season.
Hawks vs Hornets Betting Analysis
The last meeting took place in Atlanta in late January, with the Hornets prevailing 122-118. It was their second victory in Atlanta this season, after they took the first meeting with the Hawks back in October. Since that January victory though, Charlotte has been in a major funk. They’ve dropped seven straight and nine of their last 11. Over the past seven games, they rank 29th in offensive rating, and 20th in their own end.
The Hornets have coughed up at least 118 points in six of their past seven outings, and have a minus-75 point differential during that stretch. They traded away Mason Plumlee at the deadline, leaving them extremely vulnerable on the defensive end.
NBA Bottom-5 Offensive Rating Ranks
| Team | Rank |
|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 30 |
| Houston Rockets | 29 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 28 |
| Detroit Pistons | 27 |
| Miami Heat | 26 |
Offensively, they’ve failed to exceed 105 points in two of their last three games, and enter play as the second worst shooting team in the NBA. Life won’t get any easier on Monday, as the Hawks boast an above average defense.
Atlanta ranks 11th in defensive rating, and are fresh off holding the Spurs and Suns below 107 points in back-to-back victories. At the other end of the court, there’s no shortage of offense, although the Hawks are banged up.
NBA INJURY ALERT: Hawks PF/C John Collins (hip) and SG/SF Bogdan Bogdanovic (hip) are listed questionable for Monday's game vs. the Hornets.
PG Trae Young (shoulder) is listed probable. pic.twitter.com/ZmiamyuSOS
— DraftKings Network (@DKNetwork) February 12, 2023
Young, the team’s leading scorer and playmaker is dealing with a shoulder injury. He’s expected to play versus Charlotte, but his running mates John Collins (hip) and Bogdan Bogdanovic (hip) might not be so lucky. Both are currently questionable, although they did suit up in Atlanta’s last outing.
Young is fresh off a 24 point, 17 assist effort versus San Antonio, and is averaging 28 points and 10 assists in three matchups against the Hornets so far. With Plumlee out, look for another big night from Clint Capela on the glass. Capela is averaging a team-high 11.5 rebounds per night, while Plumlee was the lone Charlotte big man who pulled down at least 6 boards per game.
Hawks vs Hornets Predictions
Capela should have his way with the Hornets front court on the offensive glass, which should lead to plenty of second chance opportunities. Even accounting for the potential extra offense, it’s hard to see this game getting to 240 points. The Hornets simply don’t have the firepower. Two of the three of the Charlotte-Atlanta matchups have come in well under 240 points, as have 10 of the Hornets past 11 games overall.
If you know any @Hornets fans, check on them today. It’s been a tough 35 years. pic.twitter.com/mvssVz8OOZ
— The Crown Club 👑 (@CrownClubCLT) February 9, 2023
Charlotte has seen six of the seven contests during their recent skid fall short of the total, while the under has had trouble hitting in the Hawks recent outings as well. Atlanta is 3-1 to the under in their past four games, while just two of their past eight contests have hit 240 points.
Pick: Under 239.5 (-110)
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As SBD's resident Swiss Army Knife, Chris covers virtually every sport including NFL, PGA, NBA, MLB, NCAAB, NCAAF and the Olympics. A true grinder, he'd rather pick off small edges in the player props market than swing for the fences with a 5-leg parlay.
