Killer Bees Invade Atlanta – Hornets at Hawks

BetOnline NBA Sportsbook betting fanatics everywhere – along with the fans at Philips Arena – will be treated to an entertaining game between the New Orleans Hornets (39-22 SU, 26-33-2 ATS, 28-31-2 O/U) and the Atlanta Hawks (35-28 SU, 33-30 ATS, 29-32-2 O/U) when the two teams battle tonight.

The Hornets ran away from the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter to come away with a convincing 108-90 victory on Saturday, covering the 12.5-point spread in the process while the 198 combined points played Over the posted O/U total of 190 points.

All-star point guard Chris Paul scored 21 points dished out 13 assists and grabbed six rebounds to lead the Hornets to victory.

Young center Al Horford recorded a double-double for the Hawks in their 87-83 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, totaling 18 points and 12 rebounds as the Hawks covered the slight 2.5-point spread at home and the combined scored checked in Under the posted O/U total of 184 points.

Here is a look at tonight’s key betting trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and NBA Free Pick.

New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

The total has gone UNDER in 9 of New Orleans’s last 10 games when playing on the road against Atlanta

New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta

New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta

The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Atlanta’s last 10 games when playing at home against New Orleans

Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

Atlanta is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home

Atlanta is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games

NBA Odds

New Orleans Hornets -1½ -110

Atlanta Hawks +1½ -110

Over 188 -110

Under 188 -110

Analysis: While the Atlanta Hawks recorded a very solid win over the Pistons on Saturday, I like the red-hot New Orleans Hornets to keep their winning streak alive while exacting some revenge against the Hawks for beating them earlier this season just after the regular season opener for both clubs.

NBA Free Picks: Hornets -1½ Points/Over 188 Total Points