Charlotte Hornets at Atlanta Hawks NBA Picks & Predictions 11/25/2018

Sunday, November 25, 2018

Philips Arena

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The Charlotte Hornets travel to Philips Arena to play the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, November 25, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Charlotte as 6 point favorites.

The Hornets have a record of 9-9. They are 1st in the Southeast Division. They have a point differential of 4.8 as they average 115.1 points per game while giving up 110.2 per contest. The Hawks have an overall mark of 3-16. They currently are 5th in the Southeast Division. They total 106.8 points per contest and give up 118.3, which is a point differential of -11.5.

Valuable Charlotte Hornets Betting Trends

The Charlotte Hornets are 12-6-0 against the spread

The Charlotte Hornets are 9-9-0 against the over/under

Important Atlanta Hawks Betting Trends

The Atlanta Hawks are 7-12-0 against the spread

The Atlanta Hawks are 10-9-0 against the over/under

Key Charlotte Hornets Injuries

11/24/18 SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Ankle is questionable Sunday vs Atlanta
11/24/18 PG Tony Parker Ribs is questionable Sunday vs Atlanta

Key Atlanta Hawks Injuries

11/24/18 SF Alex Poythress Ankle is questionable Sunday vs Charlotte
11/24/18 G Kent Bazemore Undisclosed injured last game, is questionable Sunday vs Charlotte

Player Spotlight

Jeremy Lamb averages 14.3 points per game in 26.7 minutes per contest. He averages 1.8 assists per contest and 5.1 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 44% for the year while his free throw percentage is 92%. Kemba Walker comes into this contest averaging 28.6 points per game while playing 35.0 minutes per night. He pulls down 4.2 rebounds per game and dishes out 6.4 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 46% while his free throw percentage is at 86%.

Player Spotlight

Kent Bazemore averages 13.0 points per game and he sees the court an average of 26.4 minutes per contest. He also averages 4.1 rebounds per contest and 1.8 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage is 77%. Trae Young averages 15.6 points per game while playing 29.2 minutes per contest. He grabs 2.9 rebounds per game and has 7.8 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 39% and his free throw percentage is at 83%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Hornets allow 110.2 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 14th in the league. They also allow a 46% shooting percentage and a 33% average from behind the arc, ranking them 14th and 8th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 45.8 rebounds a game which ranks 18th, and they give up 23.9 assists per contest which puts them in 18th place in the league. They force 14.8 turnovers per game which ranks them 18th in the league. Charlotte averages 115.1 points per contest this season, which ranks them 6th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 4.8 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a team, which has them ranked 11th. Behind the arc they shoot 36% which is good for 11th in the league. They average 44.5 rebounds per game and 24.7 assists per contest, which ranks them 19th and 9th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 29th with 12.3 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Hawks surrender 118.3 points per contest, which ranks them 30th in the NBA. Their defense allows a 47% shooting percentage and a 38% average from 3-point range, ranking them 24th and 28th in those defensive statistics. They rank 30th with 27.5 assists allowed per contest, and 29th with 48.9 rebounds surrendered per game. The Hawks are 29th in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 16.6 per game. Atlanta is 22nd in the league with 106.8 points per game this year. They are 26th in the league in shooting at 44%, while their average scoring margin is -11.5. They shoot 31% from 3-point range, which is good for 30th in the NBA. They are 21st in the league in rebounding with 43.5 boards per game and 11th in assists per contest with 24.2. The Hawks are 1st in turnovers per game with 17.4.

Advanced Statistics

The Hornets are 5th in the NBA in offensive rating with 113.9, and their defensive rating of 109.1 is ranked 12th. In terms of pace they are 15th in the league with 99.9 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 53% is 9th. As a team they are 8th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 37% of their shots, ranking 8th in the league. Charlotte is 29th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 10.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 52%, which is 17th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Atlanta is 2nd in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.9 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.9 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 54%, which is 4th in the league. The Hawks are 30th in the NBA in offensive rating with 101.4, and their defensive rating of 112.4 is ranked 24th. In terms of pace they are 1st in the league with 105.3 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 50% is 24th. As a team they are 27th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 40% of their shots, ranking 4th in the league.

Who will win tonight's Hornets/Hawks NBA game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Charlotte -6

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