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Hawks vs. Hornets prediction: Why Atlanta is favored to win Thursday's NBA matchup [12/18/2025]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets predictions for NBA Thursday.
NBA action continues on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET as the Atlanta Hawks lock horns with the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center.
Based on updated simulations and today’s injury news, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Hawks as the most likely winner of the Hawks vs. Hornets game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Hornets lineup will feature stars like Miles Bridges, Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball, while the Hawks will look to Jalen Johnson, Trae Young and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Hawks vs. Hornets prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NBA game between the Hawks and Hornets 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Hawks a 66% chance of beating the Hornets. Our predicted final score has the Hawks winning 122-117.
According to our model, the Hornets (+5.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 240.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
Hawks vs. Hornets odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Hawks | Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -5.5 (-115) | +5.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | -200 | +185 |
| Total | o240.5 (-115) | u240.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Hawks vs. Hornets picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Hornets +5.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Hawks | -200 |
| Total | Under 240.5 | -105 |
According to our best NBA bets for Thursday, the top play to make on this game is Hornets +5.5 at the spread.
Hawks vs. Hornets player props
NBA prop bets are a great way to wager on the Hawks vs. Hornets matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Spectrum Center.
Jalen Johnson is expected to lead the Hawks with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists, while Miles Bridges is projected to have 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the Hornets.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Hawks prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Hawks are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | 22 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 53 |
| Trae Young | 22 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 43 |
| N. Alexander-Walker | 17 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 30 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | 16 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 38 |
| Dyson Daniels | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 36 |
Hornets prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Hornets:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | 22 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 41 |
| Brandon Miller | 21 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 39 |
| LaMelo Ball | 21 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 43 |
| Kon Knueppel | 20 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 38 |
| R. Kalkbrenner | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
Hawks vs. Hornets game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's game between the Hornets and Hawks at Spectrum Center is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Spectrum Center
Conclusion
We predict the Hawks, with a 66% win probability, will likely beat the Hornets on Thursday, with Jalen Johnson projected for a game-high 53 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Hawks vs. Hornets insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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