The Charlotte Hornets (4-12) and Atlanta Hawks (10-7) meet Sunday in an Eastern Conference battle from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Tip is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Hornets vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

2024-25 season series: Hawks won 4-0

The Hornets lost 131-116 to the LA Clippers Saturday, failing to cover as a 1.5-point home favorite as the Over (227) cashed. Rookie F Kon Knueppel tallied a team-high 26 points on 9-for-12 shooting, draining 6 threes. Charlotte, after a 2-1 start to the season, has lost 11 of its last 13 games. It is 7-9 against the spread (ATS).

The Hawks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-98 Saturday, covering as a 9.5-point road favorite. C K

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