The Charlotte Hornets (1-0) and Atlanta Hawks (1-0) hits State Farm Arena on Friday, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the 24/7 NBA odds from BetMGM Sportsbook Hornets vs. Hawks Opportunities and meet our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season Series: First Meeting; Charlotte went 3-1 last season

The Hornets started their season with a bang, defeating the Houston Rockets 110-105 on Wednesday as eight-point underdogs when hitting the under (230).

G LaMelo Ball Charlotte led the way with an outstanding performance, collecting 34 points, 11 assists and 8 rebounds. G Three men provided a spark off the bench, contributing 24 points and 6 rebounds. With their impressive backcourt play, the Hornets set the tone for the rest of the season.

The Hawks started their season at home on Wednesday with a 120-116 win against the Brooklyn Nets. Atlanta failed to cover as a 7-point favorite and the over (224) went in the money.

G Trae Young led the Hawks with an outstanding performance, recording 30 points, 12 assists and 5 rebounds. He received significant support from F Onyeka Okongwuwho added 28 points while shooting an impressive 11 of 12 from the field. The strong offensive performance helped Atlanta to a win in the season opener.

Hornets at Hawks odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Hornets +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Hawks -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
• Against the Spread (ATS): Hornets +5.5 (-115) | Falcons -5.5 (-105)
• Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Hornets at Hawks serious injuries

Hornets

• G Josh Green (Achilles) questionable
• F Brandon Miller (hip) out
• F Tidjane Salaun (finger) questionable
• C Mark Williams (foot) out

Hawks

• G Bogdan Bogdanovic (thigh) out
• G Kobe Bufkin (shoulder) doubtful
• C Cody Zeller (unknown).

For the latest updates: Official NBA Injury Report.

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Hornets at Hawks tips and predictions

forecast

Hornets 112, Hawks 108

Money line

BET HORNETS (+170).

Helping the Hornets on the moneyline against the Hawks is a valuable play in a game that may be closer than the spread suggests. Despite being an underdog, Charlotte has had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning five of the last six meetings, including two of the last three in Atlanta. With an impressive away win as larger underdogs, the Hornets have momentum on their side.

This match also features a showdown between top point guards Ball and Young. Charlotte’s ability to shoot from distance – she shot 38.5% from 3-point range in the opener – could be a deciding factor, especially with the Hawks missing Bogdanovic, who was a key offensive figure last season. Without Bogdanovic’s scoring prowess and outside shooting, the Hawks could struggle to keep up. With favorable odds and a strong recent history, Charlotte has a great chance to pull off an upset.

Against the spread

HAPPEN.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 229.5 (-110).

The Under is a smart play, although the overall bet is a little higher than I would like. A more reasonable number would be a low 220, making this an opportunity to win the under. Charlotte’s offense struggled last season, averaging just 106 points per game, third-worst in the league. At the start of the season she only scored 110 points.

The Hornets also play at a slower pace, averaging just 100 possessions per game last season, the eighth-lowest in the NBA. Their penchant for a controlled tempo could help keep the points in check against the Hawks. The recent history between these teams also suggests a close contest, with the overall spread being 2-2 in their last four head-to-head meetings. With Charlotte’s deliberate style of play and limited offensive firepower, the minor team is the better choice for this matchup.

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