Jefferson Alfaro
The best basketball league in the world continues to give us the most entertaining games featuring players of the highest level. This Saturday will be no exception, with a number of games to be played, including the Hornets vs Hawks clash.
The two sides have already met twice in the 2022/23 campaign, with one win apiece. Their most recent duel? A win for Atlanta, 126-106.
You can find the best Charlotte Hornets vs Altanta Hawks preview here, at JefeBet, along with our very own predictions and the best betting odds for this game.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks NBA Regular Season Game on January 21, 2023
- Where: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia.
- When: Saturday, January 21, 2023, 7:30 PM ET
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Betting on the Charlotte Hornets
- Season record: 12-34.
Charlotte Hornets managed to get back on the winning track by taking advantage of the fact that they faced another limited squad, the Houston Rockets. This victory is the one they intend to use as a springboard to improve their dismal record in the Eastern Conference, as they rank second to last in the overall standings.
However, LaMelo Ball, the team’s leader in assists and scoring average, departed the game hurt due to ankle issues, which makes him doubtful for this upcoming trip to Atlanta.
Their numbers away from home are another concern for this squad, as they have been defeated in 18 of the 25 games they have played so far. With these negative numbers and their best player in doubt, the Hornets’ situation is much more complicated.
Betting on the Atlanta Hawks
- Season record: 23-22.
Atlanta is having a season that so far can be considered neither bad nor good. However, the most recent matches have seen an improvement in their level of play, which has allowed them to win several consecutive matches.
Although they will have to play on consecutive days after the game against the New York Knicks, the home team is confident that it can get a good result against one of the worst teams in the league. For this, they will need a better Trae Young who, although being a question mark for Friday’s game until the very last minute, was still able to participate despite the pain.
Ice Trae is one of the main reasons Atlanta is in the top 10 of teams with the best offensive average (115.4 points per night) as he is the leading scorer with an average of 27.1 points.
JefeBet Prediction
The Charlotte Hornets have only won 3 of the last 13 games they have played, stringing together several negative streaks that do not inspire any confidence for this new matchup, even with Atlanta worn out from the game against the Knicks.
Everyone should keep a close eye on the physical condition of LaMelo Ball, the little redeeming feature of the visiting team who has a good chance of sitting out tonight.
Atlanta has a positive 12-9 home record, and with Trae on the court against one of the worst defensive teams (average of 128.8 points allowed), the home team is expected to take the victory in this opportunity.
Prediction: Atlanta Hawks Moneyline.
