Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets Picks and Prediction for Thursday December 18 2025
Hawks Preview
The Thursday NBA schedule will get started with a matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and the Charlotte Hornets from the Spectrum Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Hawks (15-12) are four games above .500 on the road and are locked in a three-way tie for sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Sunday, Atlanta connected on 17-for-33 from long range during a 120-117 home victory versus Philadelphia.
Dyson Daniels led a balanced Atlanta scoring attack with 27 points (13-19 FG) and ten rebounds. Onyeka Okongwu chipped in 20 points (6-17 FG), 15 rebounds, and four assists. Vit Krejci added 19 points off the bench for the Hawks, who assisted on 33 of 43 made field goals.
Hornets Preview
The Charlotte Hornets are looking to snap a nine-year playoff drought and are currently 2.5 games out of tenth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Hornets (8-18) rank in the bottom third of the league in defensive efficiency and are surrendering 118.4 points per contest. Last time out, Charlotte held Cleveland scoreless during overtime to earn a surprising 119-111 road victory.
Rookie G Kon Knueppel tallied a game-high 29 points on 11-for-19 shooting and pulled down four boards. Charlotte F Brandon Miller contributed 25 points (5-10 3 PT), 13 rebounds, and six assists. Miles Bridges added 20 points, ten rebounds, and six assists for the Hornets.
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Hawks vs Hornets Pick
Atlanta G Trae Young (knee) has not played since late October and is listed as questionable for this game. The Hawks play at the fifth fastest tempo in the NBA, so the over is worth a look. The stronger play is on Atlanta to win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Hawks win 126-115. The best sportsbooks are the best way to go when you are betting on the Hornets. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for the Hawks with the Onyx Odds promo code. Getting the most out of your bets on Hornets vs Hawks can be done by using the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.
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