The two teams have already faced off once this season, with the Hawks defeating the Hornets 125-120 at home in a thrilling shootout.

Although the Hornets are dealing with a depleted roster, the team still boasts talented players. Without the pressure of playoff contention, they focus more on individual statistics and, in theory, possess significant offensive potential—especially against a Hawks team known for its poor defense.

As for the Hawks, being an offense-heavy team, their scoring ceiling is very high. Taking all factors into account, this game is expected to feature a high-scoring, exciting battle between the two teams.

Pick: Total Points Over 225.5 (bet365)