The Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets both enter this game with perfect 1-0 records. This early in the season, the lines offer a snapshot of how oddsmakers view the matchup. Atlanta is favored on the road by 2.5 points, with odds of -115. This means you’d need to bet $115 to win $100 on the Hawks covering that spread. Charlotte is getting 2.5 points at home, with a slightly better price of -105, so the Hornets are a bit more attractive from a value perspective on the spread.
Looking at the moneyline, the Hawks are the favorites at -142, meaning a $142 bet wins $100 if Atlanta takes the game outright. The Hornets are underdogs at +120, so a $100 wager would return $120 if they pull off the win. This suggests the Hawks are expected to win but not by a wide margin.
The total is set at 225.5 points, with the over priced at -112 and the under at -108. These close numbers indicate the sportsbook expects a moderately high-scoring game, but there’s no strong lean toward either side of the total.
Given both teams are 1-0, this line reflects a fairly even matchup with a slight edge to Atlanta. If you like the Hawks to win and cover, the -2.5 spread is the key bet. For a safer play, taking Atlanta straight up on the moneyline is also reasonable. If you expect a balanced game, the total near 225.5 points is worth watching.