Atlanta Hawks defeat Charlotte Hornets 128-81: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · NBA · Atlanta Hawks 128, Charlotte Hornets 81
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Charlotte Hornets 128-81 on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Spectrum Center. The Atlanta Hawks covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 226.5, with 209 points combined. AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets final score and game recap
The Atlanta Hawks led 33-20 after the first quarter and 68-43 at halftime. They outscored the Charlotte Hornets 60-38 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jalen Johnson (Atlanta Hawks): 19 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists.
- Aaron Wiggins (Atlanta Hawks): 19 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist.
- Naz Reid (Charlotte Hornets): 17 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists.
- Tidjane Salaun (Charlotte Hornets): 11 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist.
Who covered the spread in Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets?
The Atlanta Hawks covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites, winning by 47 points.
The spread opened and closed at Atlanta Hawks -2.5. AiQ's pick was the Charlotte Hornets +2.5: a loss.
Did Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets go over or under the total?
The game went under: 209 points combined against a closing total of 226.5, under by 17.5. 111 of the 209 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 227.5 and closed at 226.5. AiQ's pick was the under 226.5: a win.
How did AiQ's Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets predictions do?
AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Charlotte Hornets to win at +120, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Charlotte Hornets +2.5, a loss.
- Total: the under 226.5, a win.
AiQ was right on the total and wrong on the moneyline and the spread.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half total 116.5: the under, paying -110, with 111 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: Atlanta Hawks won the first half, paying -130.
- Charlotte Hornets team total 112.5: the under, paying -115, with 81 scored.
- Atlanta Hawks team total 114.5: the over, paying -108, with 128 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Atlanta Hawks won the first quarter, paying -130.
- First-half spread: Atlanta Hawks -1.5 covered, paying -105.
- First-quarter total 58.5: the under, paying -108, with 53 points scored.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Atlanta Hawks at -142 and the Charlotte Hornets at +116. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Atlanta Hawks a 56% favorite. The Atlanta Hawks won as the favorite at -142: $70.42 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Charlotte Hornets, the best price before the game was +122 at Caesars: +1.1% value.
The total moved down from 227.5 to 226.5, and the game went under.
Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Atlanta Hawks 2-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 2 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time. That made it two straight wins for the Atlanta Hawks.
This result left the Charlotte Hornets 1-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-1 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
What's next for Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets?
Next for the Atlanta Hawks: the Houston Rockets at home on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Next for the Charlotte Hornets: the Miami Heat at home on Saturday, October 24, 2026.