NBA Betting Pick - Atlanta Hawks -5.5 Point Underdogs vs Charlotte Hornets
The Atlanta Hawks hope to be unwelcoming hosts on Thursday as the Charlotte Hornets pay a visit to Philips Arena in NBA betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sports bettors looking to pick the Atlanta Hawks as their prediction for this matchup, they were listed earlier as 5.5-point underdogs on the betting odds board at Sportsbook. Those betting on the total over/under for points scored have seen that line set at 216.5 for Thursday at shops such as Sportsbook.
Handicapping prediction models run by the computers at Odds Shark pick a 113-110 result in favor of the Hornets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Atlanta Hawks sport a record of 20-48 and 33-33-2 ATS heading into this matchup, while the Charlotte Hornets sit at 29-39 and 28-36-4 ATS on the NBA season. The OVER/UNDER totals betting records are 31-34-3 for the Atlanta Hawks and 34-33-1 for the Charlotte Hornets. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs Charlotte injuries news.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 27-rated Atlanta Hawks and the No. 18-ranked Charlotte Hornets, according to the NBA Power Rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Charlotte Hornets rank No. 4 in the league with 44.87 per game. That compares with Atlanta's No. 27 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Atlanta is the NBA's No. 9-ranked team at 11.06 per game, while the Charlotte Hornets rate No. 22 with 9.82 per contest.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Hornets got a 22-point performance from Dwight Howard, who added 11 rebounds, but New Orleans still ran past Charlotte 119-115 on Tuesday at Smoothie King Center.
The Hawks got 25 points from Taurean Prince, but it was Oklahoma City that prevailed in a 119-107 final on Tuesday at Philips Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Charlotte at New York, Saturday, March 17th
Atlanta at Milwaukee, Saturday, March 17th