Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/12/25
Two teams on win streaks will face off in Atlanta tonight as the Hawks host the Hornets. Charlotte has won two in a row and is 16-48 on the season, while Atlanta has won three straight and is 31-34. The Hawks are favored by 8.5 points and the over/under line is 233.5.
This division matchup will tip off at 7:30 ET and can be seen on FDSS.
CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +8.5
This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, March 12th.
WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-112 in favor of the Hawks.
- Our projections have Trae Young finishing with 23 points, 3 rebounds and 11 assists.
- From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 13 threes.
Can Charlotte Grab a Win on the Road?
The Hornets improved to 16-48 on the season with a 105-102 road win over the Heat on Monday, March 10th. Charlotte entered the game as +9 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 207, falling short of the 217-point line.
Charlotte turned the game around after a slow start, outscoring Miami 31-24 in the 2nd quarter. A 14-0 run helped them take control, and they finished strong by outscoring the Heat 32-25 in the 4th quarter.
In the Hornets’ win over the Heat, Miles Bridges put up 35 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds, hitting 5 threes at 45.5% efficiency. Mark Williams added 24 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 69.2% from the field, while LaMelo Ball struggled, shooting 23.8% and 16.7% from three, finishing with 15 points and 10 assists.
As a team, the Hornets shot 41.9% from the field and made 11 threes at a 25% clip. Bridges was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 13 points, while Williams added 7. Ball contributed 3 points in the final period.
Despite a rough 1st quarter where the Hornets gave up 34 points, they tightened up defensively, allowing just 24 points in the 2nd and 19 in the 3rd to help secure a 105-102 win over the Heat. Charlotte held Miami to 102 points on 45% shooting from the field.
The Hornets did a solid job defending the three, with the Heat making just 10 threes on 32% shooting. Charlotte also sent Miami to the line 20 times, where they hit 14 free throws. Defensively, the Hornets recorded 10 steals and 6 blocks.
Will Atlanta Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
The Hawks improved to 31-34 this season with a 132-123 win over the 76ers on Monday. Atlanta picked up the win at home but didn’t cover the spread as -9.5 point favorites. The game’s total of 255 points went well over the pre-game line of 229.
Atlanta took control by outscoring Philadelphia 33-26 in the 2nd quarter and 31-23 in the 3rd. They led 97-80 going into the 4th, but the 76ers made a late push, outscoring the Hawks 43-35 in the final period.
The Hawks put up 132 points in their win over the 76ers, shooting 54.1% from the field and hitting 15 threes at a 40.5% clip. Dyson Daniels led the way with 25 points, 9 assists, and 6 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the floor.
Zaccharie Risacher added 22 points, with 11 coming in the first quarter. Terance Mann contributed 19 points, including 8 in the final period, while Georges Niang and Onyeka Okongwu each scored 5 points in the 4th.
Defensively, the Hawks were solid in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing just 26 and 23 points, respectively. However, they struggled in the 4th, giving up 43 points but still managed to secure the win. Overall, they allowed the 76ers to shoot 50% from the field.
From beyond the arc, Atlanta gave up 16 threes on 38% shooting. They also sent the 76ers to the line 20 times, where they converted 15 free throws. The Hawks finished with 34 defensive rebounds, allowed 6 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 6 blocks.