With two divisional rivals matching up on opening night, we have put together a few of our favourite Hornets vs Hawks predictions. Starting their first full season under Quin Snyder, Atlanta is comfortably favoured in the latest Hornets vs Hawks odds. Charlotte is something of an unknown quantity after adding Brandon Miller in the offseason.
We have surveyed numerous basketball betting sites to compile our top Hornets vs Hawks tips for Wednesday night.
Hornets vs Hawks Betting Tips
- Atlanta Hawks to win @ 1.70 BetKing
- Dejounte Murray over 21.5 points
- LaMelo Ball over 8.5 assists
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Hawks start the season off with a win
The price might look a bit short, but we still think there’s sufficient value in backing the Hawks for it to be among our NBA tips. Atlanta might have lost three of four to the Hornets last season, but they are poised to perform better after a training camp and preseason with Quin Snyder.
Charlotte was 27th in net rating. While they kick off this season with LaMelo Ball’s recovery and the comeback of Miles Bridges, their defence is going to be one of the worst in the league and they have a few things to iron out on offence.
Hornets vs Hawks Bet 1: Atlanta Hawks to win @ 1.70 BetKing
Murray excels in the opening game
The fit with Trae Young wasn’t exactly seamless last season, but Dejounte Murray still had a very solid first year with the Hawks. Murray especially stepped up in the postseason, scoring 23 or more points in the first four games against Boston.
Charlotte’s defensive weaknesses are evident. They are short on options when it comes to guarding Young and Murray. Naturally, Young will draw a lot of attention in this game, which will inevitably open up more good looks for Murray.
We’re expecting both teams to push the pace. Those extra possessions and transition opportunities make this a good over to back.
Hornets vs Hawks Bet 2: Dejounte Murray over 21.5 points
LaMelo shows off playmaking skills
LaMelo Ball only played 36 games last season due to various injury issues. Despite playing for a struggling Hornets team, Ball managed to record a career-high 8.4 assists per contest.
Ball is one of the league’s best passers, and now has more talent around him to convert his passes into assists. Charlotte’s offence should be fun to watch with Ball at the helm – we think he could deliver another double-digit assist performance here.
Hornets vs Hawks Bet 3: LaMelo Ball over 8.5 assists
Hornets vs Hawks Odds
Odds correct at time of publishing and are subject to change.
- Charlotte Hornets to win @ 2.22 BetKing
- Atlanta Hawks to win @ 1.70 BetKing
