The Hawks will play the Hornets on Thursday, December 18th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Charlotte Hornets set for Thursday, December 18th, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Atlanta Hawks currently have a 91.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Charlotte Hornets is 87.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Atlanta Hawks - The Atlanta Hawks currently have a 10-6 record as an away team. That standing puts them 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets start this matchup with a 5-8 record as a home team. They now rank 9th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Atlanta Hawks currently rank 12th (118.0) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Charlotte Hornets stand at 18th averaging 114.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 117.4 points against the Atlanta Hawks, ranking them 9th in the league. The Charlotte Hornets currently rank 6th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 118.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Atlanta Hawks have notched a 4-1 Eastern Southeast Division division record, while the Charlotte Hornets possess a 1-4 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Atlanta Hawks have a 15-12 overall record, while the Charlotte Hornets have a 8-18 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, Hawks be plunderin' Hornets' nest in Charlotte arena...Fans be cheerin' wildly, makin' it a raucous affair...Hawks be holdin' strong at 15-12, while Hornets be strugglin' at 8-18...Southeast foes clashin', Hawks boastin' 4-1 record, Hornets laggin' at 1-4...Hawks be scorin' 118.0 per game, Hornets trailin' at 114.8...See you courtside at today's game, be sure to review...the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks...Look at this game's prop bets below, get ready to witness...pirates battle on the court, may the best team prevail...Arrr, let the games begin, may the victor claim the treasure...Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum, let's see who triumphs...in this epic clash of division rivals, may the strongest prevail...Hawks be swoopin' in for the win, Hornets be fightin' back...but only one team can emerge victorious in this fierce matchup...So grab yer sword and raise yer flag, it's game time me hearties...may the sound of swishing nets bring glory to the victorious...and despair to the defeated, may the best team prevail in battle...Aye, me mateys, it's time to witness the clash of the titans!
Best Hawks at Hornets Odds
| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Atlanta Hawks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Atlanta Hawks are -5.5 -118 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Charlotte Hornets are +5.5 -102 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 240.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 240.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Hawks
Hornets
12/18/25 7:10pm EST | -5.5 -118+5.5 -102 |
Underdog Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A +5.5 Charlotte Hornets underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Atlanta Hawks - Atlanta Hawks bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A -5.5 Atlanta Hawks favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Atlanta Hawks at Charlotte Hornets Prop Bets
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Hawks
Hornets
Game to Overtime
12/18/25 7:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Hawks
Team Total Points
ATL at CHA 12/18/25 7:10pm EST | 123.5 o -110123.5 u -118Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
ATL at CHA 12/18/25 7:10pm EST | 117.5 o -118117.5 u -110Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points Scored
ATL at CHA 12/18/25 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
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Dyson Daniels
Points Scored
ATL at CHA 12/18/25 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -130Bet |
Jalen Johnson
Points Scored
ATL at CHA 12/18/25 7:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -118Bet |
Josh Green
Points Scored
ATL at CHA 12/18/25 7:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1354.5 u +100Bet |
Kon Knueppel
Points Scored
ATL at CHA 12/18/25 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o +10018.5 u -135Bet |
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LaMelo Ball
Points Scored
ATL at CHA 12/18/25 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -130Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points Scored
ATL at CHA 12/18/25 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12519.5 u -110Bet |
Moussa Diabate
Points Scored
ATL at CHA 12/18/25 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1255.5 u -105Bet |
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Points Scored
ATL at CHA 12/18/25 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11517.5 u -118Bet |
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Onyeka Okongwu
Points Scored
ATL at CHA 12/18/25 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Points Scored
ATL at CHA 12/18/25 7:10pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -135Bet |
Sion James
Points Scored
ATL at CHA 12/18/25 7:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1106.5 u -120Bet |
Trae Young
Points Scored
ATL at CHA 12/18/25 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
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Zaccharie Risacher
Points Scored
ATL at CHA 12/18/25 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -125Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ATL at CHA 12/18/25 7:10pm EST | 28.5 o -12028.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Johnson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ATL at CHA 12/18/25 7:10pm EST | 39.5 o -11039.5 u -120Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ATL at CHA 12/18/25 7:10pm EST | 30.5 o -10530.5 u -125Bet |
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Trae Young
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ATL at CHA 12/18/25 7:10pm EST | 27.5 o -11827.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Atlanta Hawks | 15 | 14 | 0.517 | +10.5 | 5-7 | 10-7 | 4-2 | 9-9 | 117.6 | 118.3 | -0.7 | L2 | 4-6 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 9 | 18 | 0.333 | +15.5 | 6-8 | 3-10 | 2-4 | 8-12 | 115.5 | 118.7 | -3.2 | W2 | 5-5 |
Atlanta Hawks & Charlotte Hornets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Atlanta Hawks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Hawks | +6600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Hornets | +100000 Bet |
Atlanta Hawks & Charlotte Hornets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, December 18th, 2025 at 7:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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