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2022 NBA Handicapping
(14-15) Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets (7-21)
Date: Friday, December 16th, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
NBA Moneyline Odds: Hawks +104 | Hornets -115 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: CHA +1
NBA Betting Total: 232
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The road Hawks come into this one off 135-124 loss to the Orlando Magic. They entered that one as 3-point road favorites and failed to cover for the third game in a row—the fifth time in six outings.
The home Hornets come into this one off a 141-134 loss to the Detroit Pistons. They entered that one as 4.5-point home favorites and failed to cover for the third game in a row—the fourth time in six outings.
On the year, Atlanta is 11-17-1 against the spread while Charlotte is 12-15-1.
*Editor’s Note: Statistics and ranHawks are current as of this writing Thursday evening, December 15. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Friday, December 15.
Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks have squared off against Charlotte once this season, dropping the contest, 126-109, way back on Sunday, Oct. 23 in Atlanta.
Season Stats
On the year, Atlanta is scoring 113.5 points per contest, which puts the team smack dab in the middle of the league at 15th.
In terms of advanced stats, the Hawks score 108.7 points per 100 possessions. That number ranks 22nd as of this writing.
Defensively, this groups allows 115.3 points per night, putting them in 20th.
Looking at Defensive Efficiency, Atlanta gives up 109.9 points per 100 possessions—a number that ranks 13th on the year and ties them with the Toronto Raptors.
Injury Report
As of this writing, the Hawks list Clint Capela, John Collins and Dejounte Murray as OUT.
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte is coming off its sixth-straight loss straight up, but also its worst defensive showing of the 2022-23 regular season. Those 141 points to Detroit were more than they’ve given up all year, which prompted head coach Steve Clifford to comment on how much the team cares about scoring but doesn’t have “five All-Stars” to play that way.
Season Stats
On the season, Charlotte scores 110.3 points per night—a number that ranks 26th.
When looking at the advanced stats, you see they’re scoring 105.5 points per 100 possessions, which puts them in dead last 30th.
Defensively, Charlotte is giving up 117.1 points per night. That number ranks No. 27 in the NBA.
Looking at Defensive Efficiency, the Hornets give up 111.5 points per 100 possessions, putting them in No. 25 across the Association.
Injury Report
On the injury report, Charlotte lists Mark Williams, Dennis Smith, Jr. and Cody Martin as OUT.
Gordon Hayward is hopeful to make his return but is still listed Day-to-Day on some reports.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Hawks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Friday games.
- Hornets are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Hornets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Over is 5-0 in Hornets last 5 games following a ATS loss.
- Over is 4-0 in Hawks last 4 overall.
Free Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets NBA Prediction:
Friday night NBA features a battle between a team that hasn’t been very good and a team that’s been really, really bad.
I hate to make it this simple, but I’m taking the not-very-good Hawks over the really-really-bad Hornets.
If you like Charlotte here, I won’t fight you, considering they are slowly (very slowly) getting healthy. The Hawks, meanwhile, are shorthanded in the form of three of their four best players being out.
Even if Hayward does make his return on Friday, he and this group will have to get into a groove before anyone should trust them.
The Hawks should walk away with a road win on Friday; albeit, not their most convincing win they’ll put together this season.
Atlanta gets the win, and at -1, they cover.
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