Hawks vs Hornets Picks and Prediction – 11/30/2024

The Saturday NBA schedule will tip off with a matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and the Charlotte Hornets from the Spectrum Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Hawks (9-11) have won consecutive games and trail two teams by a half-game for seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Friday, Atlanta shot 52 percent from the field during a 117-101 home victory versus Cleveland. 

De’Andre Hunter led six Atlanta players in double figures with 23 points and five rebounds off the bench. All-Star G Trae Young contributed 21 points (7-12 FG) and 11 assists. Jalen Johnson added 20 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists for the Hawks. 

The Charlotte Hornets are a game below .500 at home and are looking to snap a four-game losing streak overall. The Hornets (6-13) rank near the bottom of the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 107.7 points per contest. On Friday, Charlotte missed 32 of 47 three-point attempts during a 99-98 home loss versus New York. 

Charlotte F Brandon Miller tallied a team-high 20 points on an inefficient 7-for-25 shooting and pulled down six boards. Tidjane Salaun added 14 points (4-11 FG) and eight rebounds for the Hornets, who were outrebounded by a 44-39 margin. 

Charlotte G LaMelo Ball missed yesterday’s loss with left calf soreness and is unlikely to suit up for this contest. The Hornets were competitive against the Knicks yesterday, but are too banged up to like their chances against the much healthier Hawks. Take Atlanta to win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Hawks win 118-111.