Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks Picks and Predictions for Sunday, November 23, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 11/23/2025, 12:00 AM ET

The Charlotte Hornets visit the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday in an Eastern Conference matchup where both teams are completing back-to-backs. Charlotte plays at home Saturday against the Clippers, and Atlanta hosts New Orleans before taking on Charlotte. The Hornets enter at 4–11 (14th in the East) with a 1–7 road mark, while the Hawks come in at 9–7 (6th in the East) and 2–4 at home. Shot and score with our free NBA picks.

Hornets vs Hawks Game Information

Date: November 23
Time: 6:00 PM ET
Where: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
TV: FanDuel TV / SN SE

Charlotte Hornets Outlook

Charlotte enters this matchup on a four-game slide and 2–8 over its last 10, allowing 120.2 points per game while scoring 116.6. The Hornets shoot 46% from the field and average 26.3 assists per game, showing steady ball movement even during recent losses. They have played several close contests, including a 110–108 loss in Toronto and a 127–118 defeat in Indiana, but defensive mistakes continue to hold the Hornets back.

Miles Bridges leads Charlotte with averages of 22.3 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. LaMelo Ball adds 21.6 points and 9.6 assists, giving the Hornets one of the best playmakers in the conference. Kon Knueppel is averaging 18.3 points on 47.3% shooting, while Moussa Diabate adds 10.1 points and 8.2 rebounds with strong interior finishing. Tre Mann, Liam McNeeley, and Brandon Miller are listed as game-time decisions, with Grant Williams and Josh Green out. Betting on sports and on the Hornets is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks.

Atlanta Hawks Outlook

Atlanta has dropped two straight but is 6–4 in its last 10, averaging 117.8 points per game on 49% shooting. The Hawks have posted notable road wins recently at Phoenix, Utah, and Sacramento, showing solid scoring from their starting five as well as reserves. The defense allows 115.7 points per game, but an average of 9.9 steals per game continues to generate transition opportunities.

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Jalen Johnson leads Atlanta with averages of 22.3 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 6.6 assists while shooting 58% from the field and 40% from three. Nickeil Alexander-Walker chips in with 19.7 points and 3.6 assists, and Kristaps Porzingis averages 17.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks. Trae Young and N’Faly Dante remain out, while Eli John N’Diaye is a game-time decision. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for the Hawks with the Novig promo code.

Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction

Atlanta’s balanced scoring, shooting accuracy, and Johnson’s all-around production give the Hawks a slight edge, particularly with a field shooting percentage of 49%and sustained ball movement through several playmakers. Charlotte will generate points behind Bridges and Ball, but the Hornets' allowing 120.2 points per game creates a difficult matchup against an Atlanta offense that has shown consistent scoring. Final Score Prediction: Atlanta Hawks win and cover ATS, 123–116. Make sure when you place your bet on Hornets vs Hawks you are using the BetMGM bonus code.