Two Eastern Conference squads coming off victories in their latest matchups are clashing today, when the Charlotte Hornets (5-5), who have not won or lost a second consecutive game for almost two weeks, are hosting the Atlanta Hawks (3-6), who ended a big losing streak and want to continue on the winning ways.

Date/Time: 11-06-2018, 19:00 EDT

Spread: Charlotte Hornets -11.5

Total: +233.5

Charlotte Hornets have a 5-5 record (7-3 against the spread) so far this season and currently sit in the 6th place of the East. In their last game they won at home against the Cavaliers with a 126-94 score, beating the odds. They are led in scoring by Kemba Walker with 28 ppg, adding 4.3 boards and a team high 5.8 dimes per game. He is followed by Malik Monk with 13.4 ppg, while Jeremy Lamb adds 11.9 ppg and 4.6 boards.

Atlanta Hawks have a 3-6 record (3-6 against the spread) so far this season and currently sit in the 11th place of the East. In their last game they snapped a four-game losing streak by winning at home against the Heat with a 123-118 score, beating the odds. They are led in scoring by Trae Young with 19.1 ppg, adding a team high 7.9 dimes per game. He is followed by Taurean Prince with 15.4 ppg and 5.1 boards per game, while Kent Bazemore adds 14.3 ppg and 4.4 boards.

Hornets won all four meetings against the Hawks last season, winning both home games by an average of 14.5 points. Hornets have a 3-2 home record this season, while the Hawks are 1-4 on the road. Hornets are better both offensively, scoring 115.7 ppg to Hawks’ 110.8 and defensively, allowing 108.1 ppg to Hawks’ 120.2 ppg. They also have better percentages both in field goals (46.77% to 45.3%) and in 3-pointers (36.02% to 35.89%). Hornets are also better both in boards grabbed (45.1 to 44.2) and in turnovers committed (12.6 to 18.9), while Hawks are only better in dimes made (25.6 to 25.1). Hornets are superior and the absolute favorite in this game. Vegas odds give them a -11.5 spread and expect them to beat the odds for an easy home win.

Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction: Charlotte Hornets -11.5 (-107)

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