The Atlanta Hawks'visit the'Charlotte Hornets'on Wednesday to kick off each team’s 2023-24 season. Tip from Spectrum Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Hawks vs. Hornets'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Hornets won 3 of 4 last season
The Hawks ended last season 41-41, good for 7th in the East, and 36-46 against the spread (ATS) while exiting the playoffs in the 1st round after a 4-2 series defeat against the Celtics. Atlanta finished 17-24 on the road during the 2022-23 campaign. It is led by G Trae Young'and enters Wednesday without any notable injuries.
Charlotte finished 27-55 last season, good for 14th in the East while going 37-42-3 ATS. The Hornets are led by G'LaMelo Ball'who played in just 36 games last season but averaged 23.3 points per game (ppg) when he did play. Charlotte was just 13-28 at home last season.