Feb. 7, 2026, 10:32 a.m. ET
The Charlotte Hornets (24-28) and Atlanta Hawks (26-27) meet Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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.
Season series: Tied 1-1
The Hornets beat the Houston Rockets 109-99 Thursday, covering as a 4.5-point road underdog with the Under (218.5) cashing. F Kon Knueppel scored a team-high 24 points on 8-for-13 shooting. Charlotte has won 8 in a row and is 31-21 against the spread (ATS) on the season.
The Hawks edged the Utah Jazz 121-119 Thursday, failing to cover as an 8.5-point home favorite. The Under (245.5) hit. C Jock Landale tallied 26 points for Atlanta. The Hawks have won 6 of their last 8 games, going 5-3 ATS in that span. They are 26-27 ATS on the season.
The home team has won each meeting this season, though the Hornets covered in both games. On Nov. 23 in Atlanta, the Hawks won 113-110 but failed to cover as 8.5-point favorites with the Under (228.5) hitting. On Dec. 18, the host Hornets won 113-126 to cover as 4.5-point favorites. The Over (241.5) hit in that one.
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Moneyline (ML): Hornets -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Hawks +105 (bet $100 to win $105)Against the spread (ATS): Hornets -1.5 (-110) | Hawks +1.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Hornets at Hawks key injuries
Hornets
F Tidjane Salaun (illness) questionableG Coby White (calf) out
Hawks
F Jonathan Kuminga (knee) outC Onyeka Okongwu (dental) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Hornets at Hawks picks and predictionsPrediction
Hornets 121, Hawks 116
PASS.
BET HORNETS -1.5 (-110).
The Hornets have been surging, and their starting 5 has proven to be one of the most effective in the league when healthy. They are 5-1 ATS in their previous 6 games and have won 5 straight on the road.
The Hawks’ defense has had immense issues, allowing at least 115 points in 3 straight. They are 5-7 ATS in their last 12 games and 2-4 ATS at home in that span.
Take HORNETS -1.5 (-110).
BET OVER 231.5 (-110).
Both teams have been surging offensively.
The Hawks are 2-1 O/U in their last 3 games and have scored at least 121 points in each of those performances. The Hornets have tallied at least 119 points in 4 of their last 8 games.
Take OVER 231.5 (-110).
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