Hawks vs Hornets Prediction and Preview: NBA, Oct 23
The Hornets host the Hawks in Charlotte on Friday, October 23, at 7:00 PM ET.
Price: Hawks 56¢, Hornets 44¢ (Polymarket, as of Fri 7:53 AM ET)
Kalshi: Hawks 56¢, Hornets 44¢
Game total: 225.5 points (over 51¢, under 50¢)
2027 title price: Hawks 1¢, Hornets 1¢ (Polymarket US)
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
Hawks vs Hornets prediction: what the price says
The Hawks are favored at 56¢, with the Hornets at 44¢. Kalshi has the same price. NBA MARKET keeps both apps side by side. The Hawks opened at 32¢, so the price has moved 24¢ toward them since. Favorites at tip are 12-4 this season (75%) across the games logged on our results page.
Recent form: Hawks vs Hornets
This week so far, and what the market expected going in.
The Hawks won their only game this week, 132-125 at the Magic on Wednesday as 45¢ underdogs on Polymarket. It went over the 247.5 total.
The Hornets won their only game this week, 110-103 at the Nets on Wednesday as 53¢ favorites on Polymarket. It went under the 219.5 total.
And how their players did against Polymarket’s player props:
Hawks: Nickeil Alexander-Walker went over 18.5 points and 2.5 rebounds but stayed under 3.5 assists. Jalen Johnson went over 9.5 rebounds but stayed under 20.5 points and 7.5 assists. CJ McCollum went over 16.5 points but stayed under 2.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
Hornets: Naz Reid cleared all three of his lines on Wednesday: 15.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists. Brandon Miller stayed under 24.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
Injury report
As of Oct 23. Expect updates before tip.
Coby White (Hornets): Out, calf
Kon Knueppel (Hornets): Out, hamstring
Grant Williams (Hornets): Out, hamstring
Hawks and Hornets key players
2025-26 numbers, current rosters. Usage is the share of possessions a player finished with a shot, free throws or a turnover while on the floor.
Hawks
Jalen Johnson: 35.2 min, 27.0% usage, 22.5 pts, 10.3 reb, 7.9 ast
Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 33.4 min, 23.9% usage, 20.8 pts, 3.4 reb, 3.7 ast
Dyson Daniels: 33.2 min, 16.0% usage, 11.9 pts, 6.8 reb, 5.9 ast
CJ McCollum: 28.8 min, 26.9% usage, 18.7 pts, 3.1 reb, 4.1 ast
Onyeka Okongwu: 31.0 min, 19.5% usage, 15.2 pts, 7.6 reb, 3.1 ast
Hornets
Brandon Miller: 30.3 min, 28.0% usage, 20.2 pts, 4.9 reb, 3.3 ast
Grayson Allen: 28.8 min, 23.8% usage, 16.5 pts, 3.0 reb, 3.8 ast (new, was PHX)
Royce O'Neale: 28.4 min, 14.3% usage, 9.8 pts, 4.8 reb, 2.7 ast (new, was PHX)
Naz Reid: 26.1 min, 22.1% usage, 13.6 pts, 6.2 reb, 2.2 ast (new, was MIN)
Moussa Diabate: 26.0 min, 11.4% usage, 7.9 pts, 8.7 reb, 1.9 ast
Out: Kon Knueppel, Coby White, Grant Williams.
What to watch in Hawks vs Hornets
Johnson drives the Hawks. 27.0% usage in 35.2 minutes last season; McCollum is next at 26.9%.
Miller drives the Hornets. 28.0% usage in 30.3 minutes last season; Allen is next at 23.8%.
Ball’s shots are up for grabs. He used 32.0% of the Hornets’ possessions in 28.0 minutes before leaving for MIN.
Kon Knueppel is out. 31.5 minutes and 22.3% usage come off the floor. Next up by usage: Miller (28.0%, 30.3 min) and Allen (23.8%, 28.8 min).
Coby White is out. 19.4 minutes and 32.1% usage come off the floor. Next up by usage: Miller (28.0%, 30.3 min) and Allen (23.8%, 28.8 min).
Grant Williams is out. 19.8 minutes and 14.1% usage come off the floor. Next up by usage: Miller (28.0%, 30.3 min) and Allen (23.8%, 28.8 min).
Top rookies: Kingston Flemings, pick 8 (Hawks).
Questions about Hawks vs Hornets
Who is favored: the Hawks or the Hornets?
The Hawks are the shorter side, so a win on them pays less per contract than the Hornets. Both prices sit at the top of this page and update live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Hawks vs Hornets?
Friday, October 23, at 7:00 PM ET, in Charlotte.
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