Hawks vs. Hornets Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Dec. 18

The Atlanta Hawks (15-12) travel in Southeast Division action versus the Charlotte Hornets (8-18) on December 18, 2025. It's the second matchup between these teams this year.

Thursday's matchup between the Hawks and the Hornets features the Hawks as 5.5-point favorites. The over/under is 239.5 points for the game.

Hawks vs. Hornets Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Thursday, December 18, 2025
• Game time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Arena: Spectrum Center
• Total: 239.5 points
• Spread: Hawks -5.5
• Moneyline: Hawks (-225), Hornets (+188)

How to watch Hawks vs. Hornets

• TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Extra (South)
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Hawks vs. Hornets

• The Hawks and their opponents have scored more than 239.5 points in 11 of 27 games this season.
• The Hornets have played eight games this season that ended with a combined score over 239.5 points.
• The teams combine to score 232.8 points per game, 6.7 fewer points than this matchup's total.
• Combined, these teams give up 235.8 points per game, 3.7 fewer points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Hawks vs. Hornets

• Atlanta has won 14 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 13 times.
• The Hawks have covered the spread twice when favored by 5.5 points or more this season (in six opportunities).
• The Hornets have compiled a 13-13-0 ATS record so far this season.
• Charlotte has an ATS record of 7-6 when playing as at least 5.5-point underdogs this year.
• The Hornets are 5-8 overall, and 7-6 against the spread, at home.
• Charlotte is unbeaten ATS (1-0) as a 5.5-point underdog or greater at home.
• Away from home, the Hawks are 10-6 overall and 10-6 against the spread.
• Atlanta has two wins ATS (2-2) on the road as 5.5-point favorites or more.

Betting the Moneyline: Hawks vs. Hornets

• The Hawks have won 57.1% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (8-6).
• This season, the Hornets have won seven out of the 23 games, or 30.4%, in which they've been the underdog.
• When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -225 or shorter, Atlanta has a record of 4-2 (66.7% win percentage).
• This season, Charlotte has won three of its 12 games, or 25%, when it is the underdog by at least +188 on the moneyline.
• The Hawks have a 69.2% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Hawks vs. Hornets

• Pick ATS: Hornets (+ 5.5)
• Pick OU: Over (239.5)
  
• Prediction: Hawks 123 - Hornets 122
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