Less than a year after advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals, the Atlanta Hawks are forced to go through the play-in tournament to punch their ticket to the postseason. Up first for the Hawks is a home date against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night.
Two of the top six scoring teams in the NBA meet in the 9 vs. 10 play-in game Wednesday night when the Atlanta Hawks host the Charlotte Hornets. The winner will advance to play the loser of the Brooklyn–Cleveland game Tuesday, and then the winner of that is officially in the playoffs.
Both the Hawks and Hornets finished the regular season at 43-39. Charlotte’s won three straight, but Atlanta also has wins in seven of their last 10.
Tip-off at State Farm Arena goes at 7 p.m. EDT, and Atlanta is a 5-point favourite to win on the NBA odds, with a total of 236.0.
Hornets vs. Hawks NBA Betting Odds
Head-to-head, the Hornets and Hawks split their season series 2-2 and dating back even further are 5-5 against one another in their last 10 meetings. The winning team scored at least 113 points in all four wins, and on Dec. 5, the Hornets defeated Atlanta 130-127 in regulation.
The Over went 23-18 in Atlanta’s home games this season, and 23-18 in Charlotte’s road games. It’s also hit in six of the last eight Hornets–Hawks contests played in Atlanta. When it comes to the spread, each team is rolling. Atlanta is 7-2 ATS in their last nine, and Charlotte 10-5 in their last 15.
Charlotte Hornets
No Charlotte Hornets player dominates the scoreboard; they get their 115 points per night from a well-balanced offensive attack. Miles Bridges and LaMelo Ball each averaged 20 points in the regular season, which was highest on the team. Ball doubled down as the team’s leader in assists with 7.6 a night, as well as a team-best 1.6 steals in his sophomore season. Ball also shot 38.9 per cent from the arc and led his squad with 220 made threes.
Guard Terry Rozier was right behind the duo with 19.3 points per game. These three, along with forwards P.J. Washington and Mason Plumlee, round out the Hornets’ current starting five. Note, Gordon Hayward is out for Wednesday with a foot injury.
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks were 17-25 at one point this season, and then turned things around during a seven-game win streak in January. Atlanta’s offence runs through Trae Young, a fourth-year point guard averaging over 28 points a night while shooting just under 40 per cent from three.
After Young, a combination of Hawks starters and bench players contribute on offence. Centre Clint Capela is a force on the glass with 11.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game. Forward John Collins remains out due to injury, but starting forward Danilo Gallinari is good to go after returning last week from a knee injury and should start in Collins’ place.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Hornets vs. Hawks?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 11 Apr 12:47am | CHA | -3.5 -111 | O +170.5 -141 |
| Closing 13 Apr 9:52pm | CHA | -5.5 -110 | O +235.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Hornets Team Leaders
| Points |
20.16 |
| Assists |
7.61 |
| Rebounds |
7.74 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.59 |
| Blocks |
0.94 |
| Points |
28.36 |
| Assists |
9.7 |
| Rebounds |
11.85 |
| FG% |
69 |
| Steals |
1.21 |
| Blocks |
1.26 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
| Points |
21.2 |
| Assists |
6 |
| Rebounds |
7.5 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.2 |
| Blocks |
0.8 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Hawks Team Leaders
| Points |
20.16 |
| Assists |
7.61 |
| Rebounds |
7.74 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.59 |
| Blocks |
0.94 |
| Points |
28.36 |
| Assists |
9.7 |
| Rebounds |
11.85 |
| FG% |
69 |
| Steals |
1.21 |
| Blocks |
1.26 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
| Points |
21.2 |
| Assists |
6 |
| Rebounds |
7.5 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.2 |
| Blocks |
0.8 |
Injuries
Nick Richards (C)
Gordon Hayward (SF)
Jalen McDaniels (PF)
James Bouknight (SG)
Cody Martin (PF)
Cody Martin (PF)
Nick Richards (C)
James Bouknight (SG)
Gordon Hayward (SF)
Cody Martin (PF)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Clint Capela (C)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Clint Capela (C)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Chaundee Brown (SF)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Lou Williams (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Nick Richards (C) | Ques Wed | Hand - 10 / 04 / 22 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Richards has a left hand contusion, and it has yet to be determined if he will play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In versus the Hawks. |
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| Gordon Hayward (SF) | Late April | Foot - 05 / 04 / 22 | 3-2 | 3-2 | + - |
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Hayward is sidelined due to discomfort in his left foot, and he will not be available until at least the end of April. |
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| Jalen McDaniels (PF) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 09 / 03 / 22 | 10-7 | 9-8 | + - |
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McDaniels was held out of the previous game due to a left ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will play against the Pelicans on Friday. |
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| James Bouknight (SG) | Out indefinitely | Neck - 28 / 02 / 22 | 12-9 | 11-10 | + - |
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Bouknight is out of action with neck soreness, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date. |
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| Cody Martin (PF) | Prob Mon | Back - 28 / 02 / 22 | 12-9 | 11-10 | + - |
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Martin is dealing with lower-back tightness, but it is likely that he will partake in Monday's matchup with the Bucks. |
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| Cody Martin (PF) | Doub Sun | Back - 27 / 02 / 22 | 13-9 | 11-11 | + - |
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Martin is dealing with lower-back tightness, and it is unlikely that he will take the court Sunday versus the Pistons. |
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| Nick Richards (C) | Prob Wed | Foot - 24 / 02 / 22 | 13-9 | 11-12 | + - |
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Richards has sat out the last three games due to a sore right foot, but it is anticipated that he will face the Cavaliers on Wednesday. |
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| James Bouknight (SG) | Prob Fri | Wrist - 07 / 02 / 22 | 14-13 | 14-15 | + - |
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Bouknight has been absent from the last two contests due to a right wrist sprain, but he is expected to lace up for Friday's clash with the Pistons. |
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| Gordon Hayward (SF) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 07 / 02 / 22 | 14-13 | 14-15 | + - |
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Hayward has been sidelined with sprained ligaments in his left ankle, but it is expected that he will return to action for Saturday's matchup versus the 76ers. |
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| Cody Martin (PF) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 07 / 02 / 22 | 14-13 | 14-15 | + - |
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Martin has been out of action with a left ankle injury and Achilles soreness, but it is likely that he will suit up for Friday's tilt versus the Raptors. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Out Tues | Knee - 25 / 04 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is battling right knee soreness, and he will not face the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Clint Capela (C) | Prob Tues | Knee - 25 / 04 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Capela has a hyperextended right knee, but it is expected that he will partake in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 18 / 04 / 22 | 1-3 | 0-4 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is managing a sprain left ankle, but it is projected that he will face the Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Clint Capela (C) | Prob Sun | Knee - 15 / 04 / 22 | 1-3 | 0-4 | + - |
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Capela has a hyperextended right knee, but it is projected that he will partake in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 14 / 04 / 22 | 1-3 | 0-4 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is managing a sprain left ankle, but it is projected that he will face the Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Play-In. |
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| Chaundee Brown (SF) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 10 / 04 / 22 | 2-4 | 1-5 | + - |
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Brown is going through the league's health and safety protocols, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Prob Sun | Knee - 09 / 04 / 22 | 2-4 | 1-5 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is tending to a sore right knee, but it is projected that he will face the Rockets on Sunday. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Ques Fri | Knee - 08 / 04 / 22 | 3-4 | 1-6 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is tending to a sore right knee, and it is unclear if he will face the Heat on Friday. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Prob Wed | Knee - 06 / 04 / 22 | 3-5 | 1-7 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is tending to a sore right knee, but it is projected that he will face the Wizards on Wednesday. |
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| Lou Williams (SG) | Out Tues | Back - 06 / 04 / 22 | 3-5 | 1-7 | + - |
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Williams is dealing with a sore lower-back, and he will not be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 11 Apr 12:47am CHA -3.5 -111 O +170.5 -141 Closing 13 Apr 9:52pm CHA -5.5 -110 O +235.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Hornets Team Leaders
Points 20.16
Assists 7.61
Rebounds 7.74
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.59
Blocks 0.94
Points 28.36
Assists 9.7
Rebounds 11.85
FG% 69
Steals 1.21
Blocks 1.26
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks Points 21.2
Assists 6
Rebounds 7.5
FG% 100
Steals 1.2
Blocks 0.8
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Hawks Team Leaders
Points 20.16
Assists 7.61
Rebounds 7.74
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.59
Blocks 0.94
Points 28.36
Assists 9.7
Rebounds 11.85
FG% 69
Steals 1.21
Blocks 1.26
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks Points 21.2
Assists 6
Rebounds 7.5
FG% 100
Steals 1.2
Blocks 0.8
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Injuries
Nick Richards (C)
Ques Wed Hand - 10 / 04 / 22Gordon Hayward (SF)
Late April Foot - 05 / 04 / 22Jalen McDaniels (PF)
Prob Fri Ankle - 09 / 03 / 22James Bouknight (SG)
Out indefinitely Neck - 28 / 02 / 22Cody Martin (PF)
Prob Mon Back - 28 / 02 / 22Cody Martin (PF)
Doub Sun Back - 27 / 02 / 22Nick Richards (C)
Prob Wed Foot - 24 / 02 / 22James Bouknight (SG)
Prob Fri Wrist - 07 / 02 / 22Gordon Hayward (SF)
Prob Sat Ankle - 07 / 02 / 22Cody Martin (PF)
Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 02 / 22Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Out Tues Knee - 25 / 04 / 22Clint Capela (C)
Prob Tues Knee - 25 / 04 / 22Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Prob Tues Ankle - 18 / 04 / 22Clint Capela (C)
Prob Sun Knee - 15 / 04 / 22Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Prob Fri Ankle - 14 / 04 / 22Chaundee Brown (SF)
Out indefinitely Illness - 10 / 04 / 22Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Prob Sun Knee - 09 / 04 / 22Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Ques Fri Knee - 08 / 04 / 22Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Prob Wed Knee - 06 / 04 / 22Lou Williams (SG)
Out Tues Back - 06 / 04 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Nick Richards (C) Ques Wed Hand - 10 / 04 / 22 2-0 1-1 + - Richards has a left hand contusion, and it has yet to be determined if he will play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In versus the Hawks.
Gordon Hayward (SF) Late April Foot - 05 / 04 / 22 3-2 3-2 + - Hayward is sidelined due to discomfort in his left foot, and he will not be available until at least the end of April.
Jalen McDaniels (PF) Prob Fri Ankle - 09 / 03 / 22 10-7 9-8 + - McDaniels was held out of the previous game due to a left ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will play against the Pelicans on Friday.
James Bouknight (SG) Out indefinitely Neck - 28 / 02 / 22 12-9 11-10 + - Bouknight is out of action with neck soreness, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Cody Martin (PF) Prob Mon Back - 28 / 02 / 22 12-9 11-10 + - Martin is dealing with lower-back tightness, but it is likely that he will partake in Monday's matchup with the Bucks.
Cody Martin (PF) Doub Sun Back - 27 / 02 / 22 13-9 11-11 + - Martin is dealing with lower-back tightness, and it is unlikely that he will take the court Sunday versus the Pistons.
Nick Richards (C) Prob Wed Foot - 24 / 02 / 22 13-9 11-12 + - Richards has sat out the last three games due to a sore right foot, but it is anticipated that he will face the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
James Bouknight (SG) Prob Fri Wrist - 07 / 02 / 22 14-13 14-15 + - Bouknight has been absent from the last two contests due to a right wrist sprain, but he is expected to lace up for Friday's clash with the Pistons.
Gordon Hayward (SF) Prob Sat Ankle - 07 / 02 / 22 14-13 14-15 + - Hayward has been sidelined with sprained ligaments in his left ankle, but it is expected that he will return to action for Saturday's matchup versus the 76ers.
Cody Martin (PF) Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 02 / 22 14-13 14-15 + - Martin has been out of action with a left ankle injury and Achilles soreness, but it is likely that he will suit up for Friday's tilt versus the Raptors.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Out Tues Knee - 25 / 04 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Bogdanovic is battling right knee soreness, and he will not face the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Clint Capela (C) Prob Tues Knee - 25 / 04 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Capela has a hyperextended right knee, but it is expected that he will partake in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Prob Tues Ankle - 18 / 04 / 22 1-3 0-4 + - Bogdanovic is managing a sprain left ankle, but it is projected that he will face the Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Clint Capela (C) Prob Sun Knee - 15 / 04 / 22 1-3 0-4 + - Capela has a hyperextended right knee, but it is projected that he will partake in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Prob Fri Ankle - 14 / 04 / 22 1-3 0-4 + - Bogdanovic is managing a sprain left ankle, but it is projected that he will face the Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Play-In.
Chaundee Brown (SF) Out indefinitely Illness - 10 / 04 / 22 2-4 1-5 + - Brown is going through the league's health and safety protocols, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Prob Sun Knee - 09 / 04 / 22 2-4 1-5 + - Bogdanovic is tending to a sore right knee, but it is projected that he will face the Rockets on Sunday.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Ques Fri Knee - 08 / 04 / 22 3-4 1-6 + - Bogdanovic is tending to a sore right knee, and it is unclear if he will face the Heat on Friday.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Prob Wed Knee - 06 / 04 / 22 3-5 1-7 + - Bogdanovic is tending to a sore right knee, but it is projected that he will face the Wizards on Wednesday.
Lou Williams (SG) Out Tues Back - 06 / 04 / 22 3-5 1-7 + - Williams is dealing with a sore lower-back, and he will not be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat.