Hornets vs. Hawks, Picks, Odds, Preview, and Prediction, Sunday, November 23, 2025

By: Liam Keating Published 11/23/2025, 03:17 AM ET
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It’s an Eastern Conference matchup with two teams needing another key win early in the season on Sunday, Nov. 23. Read our Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks prediction along with our other NBA Picks. The Hornets are 4-12 and have lost eight of their last nine games. They have a 1-7 road record as the young team continues to lose games. Atlanta is a 7.5-point favorite and the total is 233. The Hawks are 10-7 and they have won six of their last eight outings. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 6 P.M. EST.

Charlotte’s struggles continue this season

Charlotte is 4-12 overall this season. The Hornets are 1-7 when they have played on the road. Charlotte has lost five straight games. They have also lost eight of their last nine games.

In their last game, the Hornets lost 131-116 to the Clippers on Saturday, Nov. 22. The Hornets shot 48% from the field and 31% from behind the arc in the loss. They turned the ball over 11 times in the loss as they allowed the Clippers to shoot 44% from 3-point land. Kon Knueppel led the team with 26 points on 9-for-12 shooting.

Miles Bridges leads the team with 22.3 points per game. Moussa Diabate is the top rebounder with 8.2 boards and LaMelo Ball has a team-high 9.6 assists per game.

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Charlotte is averaging 116.6 points per game, which ranks 20th. They are the 21st-ranked shooting team making 45.8% from the field. The Hornets are hitting 35.5% from behind the 3-point line, placing them 19th.

On defense, the Hornets are allowing 120.9 points per game, which ranks 23rd. They are the third-worst defensive team, allowing 50.1% from the field. The Hornets also rank last in 3-point defense, giving up 41.5% from behind the arc.

Charlotte is 7-9 against the spread this season. They are 3-5 against the spread when they have played on the road. The Hornets are 6-7 against the spread when they have been underdogs. The total is 8-8 when the Hornets have played this year. The over is 5-3 when Charlotte has played on the road.

Key Injuries for Hornets

  • Pat Connaughton (calf), questionable
  • Ryan Kalkbrenner (ankle), questionable
  • Tre Mann (ankle), questionable

Atlanta not playing well at home

Atlanta is 10-7 overall this season. The Hawks are in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. The Hawks are 2-4 when they have played at home while they have been great on the road with an 8-3 road record. The Hawks have won six of their last eight games.

In their last game, the Hawks defeated New Orleans 115-98 on the road on Saturday, Nov. 22. The Hawks went on a 25-8 run in the first half, which propelled them to a large lead as they cruised to the finish line for an easy win. The Hawks shot 47% from the field and 37% from behind the 3-point line in the win. Atlanta scored 25 points off 18 turnovers in the game. Kristaps Porzingis led the team with 30 points on 11-for-17 shooting.

Jalen Johnson leads the team with 22.3 points, 9.6 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game.

Atlanta is averaging 117.6 points per game, which ranks 18th in the league. They are the eighth-ranked shooting team, making 48.9% from the field. The Hawks also rank ninth in 3-point shooting, hitting 37.5% from behind the arc.

On defense, the Hawks are allowing 114.7 points per gam,e which rank 11th. They are the 11th ranked defensive team, too. They are giving up 46% from the field and 34.1% from 3-point land, placing them seventh best.

Atlanta is 9-8 against the spread this season. They are 2-4 against the spread when playing at home. The Hawks are 4-4 against the spread when they have been favored. The over is 9-8 when the Hawks have played this year. The total is 3-3 when they have played at home.

Key injuries for Hawks

  • Trae Young (knee), out
  • Onyeka Okongwu (ankle), questionable
  • Keaton Wallace (personal), questionable

Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks Picks

Hornets vs Hawks Spread Pick

  • Atlanta Hawks -7.5 (5 units)

The Hawks rank inside the top half in offensive and defensive efficiency this season. The consistency on both sides of the ball has caused problems for the opposition. It will certainly be key in winning over the Hornets in this one. Charlotte is a young roster and with a few injury concerns, the Hawks should come away with a blowout win at home. The Hornets are 1-7 straight up on the road and they are 3-5 against the spread in those games. Charlotte ranks 20th or worse in offensive and defensive efficiency. Expect Atlanta to move the ball well and make the correct plays all game long. Atlanta is 9-8 against the spread this season.

Take the Hawks to cover.Β 

Hornets vs Hawks Over/Under Pick

  • Over 233 (5 units)

The Hawks and the Hornets are two of the fastest teams in the NBA this season. The Hawks rank fourth fastest in pace while Charlotte is placed 10th. With so many young players on the court, speed will be everywhere, especially in transition. Both teams are allowing at least 114 points per game on defense, both offenses should easily hit this mark. The over is 9-8 during Atlanta games. The over is 5-3 when the Hornets have played on the road.

Take the over.Β 

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