Hawks vs. Hornets Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Oct. 23
23 October 2026

The Atlanta Hawks (1-0) travel in Southeast Division play against the Charlotte Hornets (1-0) on October 23, 2026. It's the first matchup between these clubs this year.
The Hawks take on the Hornets in a game that Atlanta is currently a moderate favorite by 2.5 points. The game's point total is 226.5.
Hawks vs. Hornets Odds and Game Time
- Game day: Friday, October 23, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Arena: Spectrum Center
- Total: 226.5 points
- Spread: Hawks -2.5
- Moneyline: Hawks (-142), Hornets (+120)
How to watch Hawks vs. Hornets
- TV Channel: WSOC 9, DAZN-CHA, WANF, Peachtree Sports Network, Prime-ATL
Betting the Over/Under: Hawks vs. Hornets
- The teams combine to score 242 points per game, 15.5 more points than this matchup's total.
- These two teams give up 228 points per game combined, 1.5 more points than the over/under for this matchup.
Betting the Moneyline: Hawks vs. Hornets
- The Hawks are playing as the moneyline favorite in their first game this season.
- This is the first time the Hornets will play as underdogs this season.
- Atlanta has not yet played as a moneyline favorite of -142 or shorter.
- Charlotte has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +120.
- Based on this contest's moneyline, the Hawks' implied win probability is 58.7%.
Dunkel Index Prediction for Hawks vs. Hornets
- Pick ATS: Hawks (- 2.5)
- Pick OU:
Under (226.5)
- Prediction: Hawks 113 - Hornets 103
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