Hawks vs Hornets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 18

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The Atlanta Hawks visit Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Charlotte, NC.

The – are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Hawks vs Hornets Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hawks are 14-13 against the spread, while the Hornets are 13-12 against the spread.

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Hawks vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

Hornets vs Hawks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Hawks will win Thursday‘s game with 53.9% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Hawks and Hornets.

Hornets vs Hawks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hawks will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 53.9% confidence.

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Hawks Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 42 of their last 64 games (+18.10 Units / 25% ROI)
• The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 39 away games (+15.80 Units / 32% ROI)
• The Atlanta Hawks have hit the Game Total Over in 39 of their last 64 games (+12.60 Units / 18% ROI)
• The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 48 games (+12.50 Units / 18% ROI)
• The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 18 of their last 24 away games (+11.10 Units / 40% ROI)

Hornets Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Under in 51 of their last 81 games (+18.00 Units / 20% ROI)
• The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 51 of their last 82 games (+17.50 Units / 19% ROI)
• The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 2Q Spread in 39 of their last 61 games (+14.75 Units / 21% ROI)
• The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 36 games (+13.55 Units / 33% ROI)
• The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2H Game Total Under in 45 of their last 79 games (+12.22 Units / 14% ROI)

Atlanta Hawks Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hawks have gone 14-13 (-0.25 Units / -0.84% ROI).

• 15-12 against the Moneyline (+0.5 Units / 1.08% ROI)
• 16-11 against the Over for game total points (+3.9 Units / 13.13% ROI)
• 11-16 against the Under for game total points (-6.6 Units / -22.22% ROI)

Charlotte Hornets Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 13-12 (-0.2 Units / -0.7% ROI).

• 8-18 against the Moneyline (-4.55 Units / -16.16% ROI)
• 9-17 against the Over for game total points (-9.7 Units / -33.92% ROI)
• 17-9 against the Under for game total points (+7.1 Units / 24.83% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Hornets:

• The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Team Total Over in 29 of their last 82 games (-30.05 Units / -32% ROI)
• The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 81 games (-30.05 Units / -35% ROI)
• The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1Q Spread in 30 of their last 81 games (-27.50 Units / -29% ROI)
• The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 82 games (-26.10 Units / -29% ROI)
• The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 81 games (-26.10 Units / -29% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Hawks:

• The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 81 games (-27.30 Units / -29% ROI)
• The Atlanta Hawks have only covered the 3Q Spread in 30 of their last 78 games (-24.25 Units / -27% ROI)
• The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 84 games (-21.68 Units / -21% ROI)
• The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the Game Total Under in 34 of their last 84 games (-19.90 Units / -22% ROI)
• The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 2H Game Total Over in 35 of their last 84 games (-18.33 Units / -19% ROI)

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• Atlanta Hawks Defensive stats
• Charlotte Hornets Defensive stats

Atlanta Hawks: Keys to the Game vs. the Charlotte Hornets

The Hornets averaged 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,709 rebounds/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Hornets have allowed 15.3 offensive rebounds per game (397 rebounds/26 games) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 18.1

The Hornets averaged 4.5 blocks per game (371 blocks/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Hornets have averaged 6.6 steals per game (357 steals/54 games) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.2

Charlotte Hornets: Keys to the Game vs. the Atlanta Hawks

The Hornets were 2-10 (.167) when attempting 25 or more free throws in the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Hornets were winless (0-15) when forcing fewer than 5 steals in the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .385

The Hornets are 9-58 (.134) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .379

The Hornets were winless (0-9) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

Atlanta Hawks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets averaged 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,709 rebounds/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Hornets have allowed 15.3 offensive rebounds per game (397 rebounds/26 games) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 18.1

The Hornets averaged 4.5 blocks per game (371 blocks/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Hornets have averaged 6.6 steals per game (357 steals/54 games) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.2

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets were 2-10 (.167) when attempting 25 or more free throws in the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Hornets were winless (0-15) when forcing fewer than 5 steals in the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .385

The Hornets are 9-58 (.134) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .379

The Hornets were winless (0-9) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

Atlanta Hawks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets averaged 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,709 rebounds/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Hornets have allowed 15.3 offensive rebounds per game (397 rebounds/26 games) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 18.1

The Hornets averaged 4.5 blocks per game (371 blocks/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Hornets have averaged 6.6 steals per game (357 steals/54 games) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.2

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets were 2-10 (.167) when attempting 25 or more free throws in the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Hornets were winless (0-15) when forcing fewer than 5 steals in the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .385

The Hornets are 9-58 (.134) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .379

The Hornets were winless (0-9) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

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