Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, Odds & Picks | 02.11.26

Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, Odds & NBA Picks | 02.11.26

The Southeast Division takes center stage this Wednesday as the Atlanta Hawks (26-29) travel to the Spectrum Center to face the Charlotte Hornets (25-29). With both teams fighting to solidify their standing in the Eastern Conference play-in race, this 7:00 PM matchup serves as a critical momentum-builder before the All-Star break.

Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets Matchup Preview

Atlanta Hawks Key Stats & Trends

The Hawks’ offense revolves entirely around the versatile Jalen Johnson, who is putting up All-Star caliber numbers. Atlanta thrives when playing at a high pace, but their depth is currently being tested by a wave of injuries to key wing defenders.

• Points: Jalen Johnson (23.4)
• Rebounds: Jalen Johnson (10.6)
• Assists: Jalen Johnson (8.2)
• Rating: Jalen Johnson (23.4 PPG, 10.6 RPG, 8.2 APG, 1.3 SPG, 0.5 BPG)

Injury Report Atlanta Hawks

• Zaccharie Risacher (Day-to-day): Risacher is questionable for Wednesday’s game against Charlotte due to a left quadriceps contusion.
• Jalen Johnson (Day-to-day): Johnson (knee) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Hornets.
• Dyson Daniels (Day-to-day): Daniels (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Hornets.
• Jonathan Kuminga (Out): Kuminga will have his left knee injury re-evaluated by medical staff after the All-Star break.

Charlotte Hornets Key Stats & Trends

Charlotte has found success through the scoring gravity of Brandon Miller and the elite court vision of LaMelo Ball. While the loss of Coby White stings, the Hornets’ ability to control the glass through Moussa Diabate gives them a distinct second-chance opportunity advantage.

• Points: Brandon Miller (20.4)
• Rebounds: Moussa Diabate (8.6)
• Assists: LaMelo Ball (7.4)
• Rating: LaMelo Ball (19.2 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 7.4 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.2 BPG)

Injury Report Charlotte Hornets

• Liam McNeeley (Out): McNeeley (ankle) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Hawks.
• Coby White (Out): White will be held out through the All-Star break in an abundance of caution to help rest his ailing right calf.

Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Best Bet

Given the significant injury concerns for Atlanta—specifically the “questionable” tags for Johnson and Daniels—the Hawks lack the defensive personnel to contain Charlotte’s perimeter attack. We expect the Charlotte Hornets -5.5 (Spread) to cover at home, fueled by Miller’s scoring and Ball’s playmaking. Furthermore, with both teams ranking in the top half of the league in pace and Atlanta’s defensive rotations compromised, the total should comfortably clear the 233.5 line. Take the over in what promises to be a high-scoring transition battle.