Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks Predictions and Betting Tips 1 Dec 2024 - NBA Prediction
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30.11.2024 00:38
Hornets vs Hawks Prediction
As the Charlotte Hornets enter this game, they continue being one of the quickest-growing rebuilding teams, while their opponents in Atlanta have completely gone the opposite of what they expected to begin this season. With the Hornets coming off a 95-84 loss to Orlando, this Atlanta squad took another 10-point loss to Dallas. This matchup will occur on December 1st at 4:30 A.M. IST in Spectrum Arena of Charlotte. Below are our key betting tips, top player props, vital injuries, and head-to-head trends to create an accurate prediction for this matchup.
Hornets vs Hawks Betting Tips & Predictions
1. Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks Moneyline Pick
Looking at the -140 money line for Atlanta, it should be taken as they are a stronger squad on both ends. With Trae Young and Dyson Daniels leading the backcourt, their offensive skills should be able to match those of Lamelo Ball plus Brandon Miller. Even though the Hornets guards average more points per game, Dyson Daniels will help potentially lower this scoring fire. As Atlanta has two strong wins in De’Andre Hunter and Jalen Johnson, their prowess in hitting key shots or playing vital defense should outplay the abilities of Josh Green plus Miles Bridges. Knowing that Oneyka Okonguwu and Clint Capela can easily outrebound Moussa Diabate, their -2.5 money line pick should help them win their 3rd game in 5 matchups vs Charlotte.
2. Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks Point Spread Pick
With the spread being -2.5 for this game, Atlanta will have advantages because of their hustle as a two-way team. Seeing that Trae Young is one of the best outside shooters in the game he should continue facilitating this offense with ease. Someone who can work off screens and knock down shots with space, he should match an elite all-around star like Charlotte’s Lamelo Ball in this game. Where the Hawks guard has a massive advantage in this matchup due to his passing ability against a weaker defender like Ball. Having some of the most top-level assist numbers he should continue picking defenses apart and outplay Lamelo Ball with his combo guard ability. As Dyson Daniels will go up against Charlotte’s Brandon Miller, the key here is that his length will cause the Hawks guard to continue being a great close-out shooter. Being someone who can create steals at his own will and force Miller into tougher shots, Daniels will answer in transitions with strong three-point shooting plus inside finishing against a weaker defender who can just block at most. With De’Andre Hunter lined up against Josh Green, this should be a dominating matchup for Atlanta as the size of this forward to finish inside and rebound will completely outnumber Josh Green. Although Green has been an efficient three-point shooter, his volume is much lower than Hunter’s from outside and the Hawks guard will be a dominating factor on defense. Someone who can create rejections from anywhere, he is going to force Green into a lot of bad looks and not allow him to get a full form of his shot. As Miles Bridges goes up against Jalen Johnson, the Hornets forward should have a similar scoring performance to Atlanta’s but his issue of not being as strong of a rebounder as Johnson will be a key factor. With this Hawks unit having Oyneka Okongwu and Clint Capela as key rebounders plus inside finishers, they should dominate Moussa Diabate, leading to a -2.5 spread win for Atlanta.
3. Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks Over/Under Pick (Total Points)
As the over/under in this game is at 227 points, both teams should show solid offensive plays through their multitude of key players. With the Hornets led by an all-world point guard who can finish inside or knock down deep threes, their shooting guard has improved his offensive game from perimeter areas. Having a power forward that can create near the basket, their backup point guard will provide baskets as well. Meanwhile, Atlanta has one of the best passing and deep-shooting PGs, while their SG continues to be a vital presence near or away from the basket. Having two very solid wings that can drain their chances from anywhere on the floor, their center continues to be a strong finisher through layups. Seeing that their last game combined for 245 points, this should be somewhat similar.
Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks Top Player Props
Lamelo Ball over 30.5 points at 1.81: As the Hornets guard continues being a phenomenal all-around scorer, his prowess should continue in this game against a weaker defense. Going up against a much smaller Trae Young who seems to lose focus on that end, Ball should easily finish inside the painted areas and beyond the arc. Seeing that he averages 31.0 points a night, the young sensation should hit the over in this game.
Jalen Johnson over 18.5 points at 1.67: Seeing that the Hawks forward continues using size inside and being a great floor spacer, he should have a very strong offensive night again. As he goes up against Miles Bridges, this is a great size advantage for Johnson to drive and finish with dunks or work of screens. Knowing that this young star is averaging 19.9 points a night, he should continue building upon it during the game.
Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks Injury News & Impact
Charlotte Hornets Injuries: With Tre Mann, 14.1 points, coming back from his back injury in this matchup, this Hornets unit will miss Grant Williams, 10.4 points, as a key finisher who would back up Miles Bridges. As he is out for the year with a Torn ACL, this group will have to rely on a much more inexperienced piece in Tidjane Salane to backup Bridges.
Atlanta Hawks Injuries: As Atlanta is missing Cody Zeller, 2.6 rebounds last year, for personal reasons, they should continue running with similar rotations under Quinn Snyder even though this unit heavily struggling.
Hornets vs Hawks Head-to-Head Trends
In a matchup that has always seemed to have an alternate winner, this game is up in the air as well with both squads being 2-2 against each over 4 previous matches. Having pretty high-scoring games between these two rosters, there have only been two times in 10 past games where both squads haven’t gone for over 100 points. Even though Atlanta is 2-1 against the spread over the previous 3 games and is averaging 123 in the recent two, this game depends on which team is more eager to improve on their record against each other.
Betting Insights & Public Trends
Looking at the public trends, this Atlanta Hawks squad is favored by 58.3% of bettors to beat Charlotte.
Hornets vs Hawks Final Prediction
Even though both teams have been struggling a bit to start this season, Atlanta has the far more experienced and deeper roster. Seeing that they have a great ability to create on offense or defense, Atlanta should have an advantage from the beginning. Led by point guard Trae Young, his elite passing ability and great chances to score inside will help him have another strong game. Going up against a weaker defender like Lamelo Ball, his pin-point accuracy to find the open man and greatness as a jump shooter should slightly be above Ball’s high-scoring game. As the Hornets guard is a great all-around creator, Young has slightly better defensive skill as a close-out defender than Ball. With the shooting guard being Dyson Daniels, he will guard up on Brandon Miller and continue being a lockdown threat that can force this Hornets SG to have unconventional shots. Being a strong wing defender, his ability to create steals and push the pace down the floor will be an easier way to score inside or out. Knowing that he is amongst the top in turnovers created, Daniels will also attack Miller with ease as a stronger ball handler creating a mismatch against a taller defender who can only create rejections.
With Atlanta having De’Andre Hunter as one of the best defensive forwards, his ability to produce tougher shots for Josh Green will be vital. Even though Green has been very efficient, he hasn’t done it at a super high rate and Hunter’s length will force him to take a lot of unconventional looks. As Hunter can drive in for dunks and create from three, his blocking prowess along with that will make this Hawks forward have a strong all-around performance against Josh Green. Knowing that Jalen Johnson can produce mid-range shots plus also create his dunking chances, he should have a massive night against a weak defender in Miles Bridges. Although Bridges can force some blocks, his small frame won’t allow him to get rebounds pretty easily against Johnson. Seeing that Oneyka Okonguwu and Clint Capela continue being strong glass crashers plus board-getters, their greatness of putting backup layups will completely dominate Moussa Diabate. Having Zaccharie Risacher and Bojan Bogdanovic come off the bench, Charlotte should keep this game close if Tre Mann provides a high effort.
Our pick: Atlanta Hawks win this game and cover their -2.5 spread, while the score goes over 227 points.
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