The Hawks will visit the Hornets at the Spectrum Center on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The game is set to begin at 7:00 PM. This night game will see the Hawks, with a record of 32-36, facing the Hornets, who hold a record of 17-50.
In recent games, the Hawks have experienced mixed results. They lost to the Brooklyn Nets by 8 points, with a final score of 122-114. Before that, they suffered a 23-point loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. However, they secured a win against the Hornets earlier in March, winning by 13 points.
The Hornets have struggled throughout the season. Their recent loss to the Hawks was by a margin of 13 points. As they prepare to host the Hawks again, they aim to improve their performance. This game offers them another chance to turn things around at home.
Hornets Preview
The Charlotte Hornets have had a challenging season. They hold a record of 17-50, placing them 14th in the Eastern Conference. Their away record stands at 7-26, while their home record is 10-24. In their last ten games, they have won three and lost seven, with a current losing streak of one game.
Offensively, the Hornets score an average of 105.7 points per game, ranking them 28th in the league. They attempt 90 field goals per game, hitting 42.7% of them, which is the lowest in the league. They make 13.3 three-pointers per game, with a shooting percentage of 33.8% from beyond the arc, placing them 28th in three-point percentage.
Defensively, the Hornets allow 113.4 points per game, ranking 15th in the league. They are strong in blocking shots, with 4.6 blocks per game, ranking them 9th. They also perform well in steals, with 7.8 per game, placing them 10th. Their opponents shoot 46.5% from the field, ranking the Hornets 12th in field goal percentage allowed.
Key players for the Hornets include LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges. LaMelo Ball averages 25.4 points and 7.2 assists per game. Miles Bridges contributes with 21.1 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. Mark Williams is another important player, averaging 15.7 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. These players are crucial to the team’s performance on the court.
Hawks Preview
The Atlanta Hawks have a record of 32-36 this season. They have played 34 games at home and have won 17 of them. Their performance on the road is similar, with 15 wins out of 34 games. In their last 10 games, they have won 5 and lost 5, but they are currently on a 2-game losing streak.
Quin Snyder is the head coach of the Hawks. The team ranks 7th in the Eastern Conference and holds the top spot in the Southeast Division. They are 24.5 games behind the conference leader. The Hawks’ offensive stats show they score an average of 117.1 points per game, which is 5th in the league.
Trae Young is a key player for the Hawks, leading the team with 24.0 points per game. He also tops the league in assists with 11.5 per game. Onyeka Okongwu contributes with 12.8 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. Dyson Daniels adds 13.9 points per game, making him the second-highest scorer on the team.
Defensively, the Hawks allow 119.6 points per game, ranking them 27th in the league. They struggle with steals, averaging 9.9 per game, which is 29th. The team also allows a high field goal percentage of 48.3%. Despite these challenges, they manage to secure 11.9 offensive rebounds per game, placing them 9th in the league.
Statistical Breakdown for Hornets vs Hawks
The game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Atlanta Hawks will likely be influenced by several key stats. The Hornets’ defense, which ranks 15th in points allowed, will face a challenge against the Hawks’ high-scoring offense, which ranks 5th in the league. The Hawks’ ability to score 117.1 points per game could test the Hornets’ defensive strength. Meanwhile, the Hornets’ offensive struggles may continue against the Hawks’ defense, which allows 119.6 points per game. The Hawks’ strong performance in offensive rebounds could also play a role.
- Hornets Points Per Game: 105.7 (28th)
- Hornets Field Goal Percentage: 42.7% (30th)
- Hornets Three Point Percentage: 33.8% (28th)
- Hornets Points Allowed Per Game: 113.4 (15th)
- Hawks Points Per Game: 117.1 (5th)
- Hawks Field Goal Percentage: 46.6% (14th)
- Hawks Three Point Percentage: 35.1% (21st)
- Hawks Points Allowed Per Game: 119.6 (27th)
- Hawks Offensive Rebounds Per Game: 11.9 (9th)
Betting Insights
The Atlanta Hawks have shown mixed results against the spread (ATS) this season. Their overall ATS record stands at 23-21-0, with a slight edge when playing at home. The Hawks have a current 2-game losing streak ATS, which may influence betting decisions. Below are the top five trends to consider when betting on the Hawks.
- The Hawks have a home ATS record of 12-10-0.
- On the road, the Hawks have an ATS record of 11-11-0.
- As favorites, their ATS record is 6-7-0.
- As underdogs, their ATS record is 16-14-0.
- The Hawks have hit the over in 40 games this season.
Free Betting Prediction for Hornets vs Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks come into this game as the favorites. They have a strong offense, ranking 5th in the league for points per game. The Charlotte Hornets’ defense will need to work hard to keep up with the Hawks’ scoring ability. The Hornets have struggled offensively, which could be a problem against the Hawks’ defense.
The Hornets’ key players, like LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, will need to perform well to keep the game close. The Hawks’ defense allows a lot of points, so the Hornets might find some opportunities to score. However, the Hawks’ ability to secure offensive rebounds could give them extra chances to score.
Considering the Hawks’ strong offense and the Hornets’ struggles, the Hawks are likely to win. The spread of -6.5 for the Hawks seems reasonable given their scoring ability. The Hornets may find it hard to cover the spread, especially with their current form.
- Our Free Prediction: Hawks -6.5
