| MATCHUP | Atlanta Hawks | Charlotte Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 15-12 | 8-18 |
| Spread | -5.5 -105 | +5.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -218 | +180 |
| Total | Over 239.5 (-110) | Under 239.5 (-110) |
| Where | Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC | |
| When | Thursday, December 18, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN SE | |
The Atlanta Hawks and the Charlotte Hornets collide at the Spectrum Center on Thursday night. Here’s a Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets Pick.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks have been in decent form as they’ve split their last eight games overall and they will be looking to build some momentum after outlasting the 76ers in a 120-117 home win on Sunday. Dyson Daniels led the team with 27 points, 10 rebounds and four assists on 13 of 19 shooting, Onyeka Okongwu added 20 points with 15 rebounds and four assists while Vit Krejci chipped in with 19 points off the bench.
As a team, the Hawks shot 43 percent from the field and 17 of 33 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 39 points in the first quarter to take an early 11-point lead. But it was a real battle that could’ve gone either way until Alexander-Walker made the crucial free throws with just 1.5 seconds left on the clock to put the Hawks ahead by three points.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have been in similar form as they too have split their last eight games overall. They are coming into this contest with plenty of confidence after knocking off the Cavaliers in a thrilling 119-111 overtime win on Sunday. Kon Knueppel led the team with 29 points on 11 of 19 shooting, Brandon Miller added 25 points with 13 rebounds and six assists while Miles Bridges chipped in with 20 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.
As a team, the Hornets shot 44 percent from the field and 17 of 44 from the 3-point line as they looked to be headed for another defeat after squandering an early 17-point lead they had built. But that all changed in the overtime period where the Hornets kept the Cavaliers scoreless to come away with the impressive road win.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won four of their last five games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Hawks have lost each of their last four road games against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Hawks teams that held a winning record.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 15 road games against Hornets teams that held a losing record.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Hawks have won nine of their last 10 road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games at Spectrum Center following an overtime win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last six home games against the Hawks following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Hawks’ last nine games at Spectrum Center following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Miles Bridges ranks 13th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for points per game (21.3) this season.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker is one of only six players in the league to have made 6+ threes in consecutive games this season.
- Zaccharie Risacher ranks T9th in the league for fast break points (92) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets have missed the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons – longest active streak in the NBA.
- The Hornets rank 29th in the league for steals per game this season (6.9).
- The Hawks have suffered the equal-largest comeback loss from a HT lead this season – led by 19 points vs Nuggets on December 5.
- The Hawks rank 2nd for fast break points (481) this season.
Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
The Hawks are still missing Kristaps Porzingis with Trae Young listed as questionable, while the Hornets have ruled out Collin Sexton and Tre Mann with LaMelo Ball listed as questionable. The Hawks are starting to get some players back and Young could feature in this contest, so it’s no surprise to see them open as favorites on the road in this matchup.
However, the Hornets have picked up their play recently, and they would’ve taken plenty of confidence in their overtime win over the Cavaliers in their last outing. These teams last met on Nov. 23, and it was the Hawks who won by 113-110, and I think we’re in for another close contest. Perhaps the Hawks get the win again, but I just feel the line is a bit too high for this matchup. Give me the Hornets with the points at home in a game they could win outright.