atlanta hawks 99 vs charlotte hornets 122
ANALYSIS
On Monday, the Hawks travel to Charlotte to face the Hornets as Atlanta continues to push for a playoff berth. This is the final matchup this season between the two squads, with Charlotte coming away with two of three so far.
The Hawks (29-28) come in sitting 8th in the East, winners of two straight. With a few winnable games ahead, they will look to get hot at the right time and improve their playoff position. The Hawks’ heart and soul, Trae Young is getting it done once again this season, averaging 26.9 points and 10.2 assists. Atlanta bolstered their bench Thursday, acquiring 23 year old Sadiq Bay as part of a four team trade. Bay has put up 14.8 points and 4.7 rebounds in 52 games for Detroit so far this season.
The Hornets have been subpar for the better part of the past two decades, and this year is no different. They come into Monday last in the East at 15-43, losers of seven straight. Charlotte is led by rising star LaMelo Ball, back from injury and putting up the elite numbers we are used to seeing from the 23 year old. For the season, Ball averages 22.9 points and 8.2 assists, to go along with 6.1 rebounds a night.
WHY BET ON THE atlanta hawks
The Hawks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games. They are 5-4 as road favorites this season, while going 3-6 ATS. They sport the third best road offense in the NBA, scoring 116.42 points a game this season.
WHY BET ON THE charlotte hornets
The Hornets are 5-13 as home underdogs this season, while going 6-12 ATS. The total has gone under in 6 of their last 7 games.