Venue Location
Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT).
Recent Team Forms
Both teams are coming off losses on February 9, but their broader trends differ significantly. The Hawks have been inconsistent, while the Hornets had a hot streak snapped.
Atlanta Hawks Recent Form (Last 10 Games: 6-4):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Feb 9 | at Minnesota Timberwolves | L | 116-138 |
| Feb 7 | vs Charlotte Hornets | L | 119-126 |
| Feb 5 | vs Utah Jazz | W | 121-119 |
| Feb 3 | at Miami Heat | W | 127-115 |
| Jan 31 | at Indiana Pacers | L | 124-129 |
| Jan 29 | vs Houston Rockets | L | 86-104 |
| Jan 28 | at Boston Celtics | W | 117-106 |
| Jan 26 | vs Chicago Bulls | W | 120-115 |
| Jan 24 | vs Brooklyn Nets | W | 117-112 |
| Jan 22 | at Toronto Raptors | L | 118-138 |
- The Hawks average 117.0 PPG over this stretch, allowing 115.2 PPG (+1.8 point differential).
- Key notes: Atlanta has lost three of their last four, including blowouts to Minnesota and Houston. Their offense has been potent in wins but stagnant in losses (e.g., 86 points vs. Houston).
Charlotte Hornets Recent Form (Last 10 Games: 9-1):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Feb 9 | vs Detroit Pistons | L | 104-110 |
| Feb 7 | at Atlanta Hawks | W | 126-119 |
| Feb 5 | at Houston Rockets | W | 109-99 |
| Feb 2 | vs New Orleans Pelicans | W | 102-95 |
| Jan 31 | vs San Antonio Spurs | W | 111-106 |
| Jan 30 | at Dallas Mavericks | W | 123-121 |
| Jan 28 | at Memphis Grizzlies | W | 112-97 |
| Jan 26 | vs Philadelphia 76ers | W | 130-93 |
| Jan 24 | vs Washington Wizards | W | 119-115 |
| Jan 23 | at Orlando Magic | W | 124-97 |
- The Hornets average 114.3 PPG over this stretch, allowing 103.6 PPG (+10.7 point differential).
- Key notes: Charlotte’s nine-game win streak (their longest since 1999) was broken by Detroit, but they’ve dominated defensively, holding opponents under 100 points in four of those wins.
Injury Report
Atlanta Hawks
- Out: Jalen Johnson (SF, knee; expected out until at least Feb 11), Jonathan Kuminga (PF, knee; expected out until at least Feb 19), Dyson Daniels (SG, ankle; expected out until at least Feb 11).
- G League/Other: RayJ Dennis (G, two-way), Nikola Đurišić (G, assignment), Caleb Houstan (F, two-way).
- Note: Trae Young is no longer on the roster due to prior knee/quadriceps issues and a trade.
Charlotte Hornets
- Out: Liam McNeeley (SF, ankle; expected out until at least Feb 11), Coby White (PG/SG, calf strain; held out through All-Star break).
- Other/Trade-Related: Malaki Branham (G, not with team post-trade), Xavier Tillman (not with team post-trade).
- Note: LaMelo Ball is fully available after minor eye/calf concerns earlier in the month.
These injuries hit the Hawks harder, depleting their frontcourt and backcourt depth.
Key Player Matchups
- LaMelo Ball (Hornets PG) vs. Hawks Backcourt (e.g., Ayo Dosunmu or Nickeil Alexander-Walker): Ball has been a catalyst in Charlotte’s streak, averaging 20+ points and double-digit assists in recent wins.
With Daniels out and Trae gone, Atlanta lacks a true stopper—expect Ball to exploit mismatches for 25+ points and 10+ assists.
- Kon Knueppel (Hornets SF) vs. Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks C): Knueppel dropped 24 points in the Feb 5 win over Houston.
Okongwu (available with face mask) will need to anchor Atlanta’s interior, but Charlotte’s spacing could pull him out.
- CJ McCollum (Hawks SG) vs. Josh Green/Tre Mann (Hornets Guards): McCollum scored 38 vs. Minnesota and 26 off the bench vs. Miami.
With White out, Green and Mann step up—McCollum could feast if Atlanta’s offense flows through him.
- Miles Bridges (Hornets PF) vs. Jock Landale (Hawks C): Bridges provides versatility; Landale had 26 points/11 rebounds vs. Utah.
Without Johnson and Kuminga, Atlanta’s frontcourt is vulnerable.
Series History
- All-Time: Hawks lead 74-67 in 141 regular-season games.
- This Season (2025-26): Hornets lead 2-1 (126-119 W on Feb 7; 133-126 W on Dec 18; 113-110 L on Nov 23).
- Key Trend: Charlotte has won the last two meetings, averaging 129.5 PPG while holding Atlanta to 122.5 PPG. The Hornets are 46-53 all-time vs. Atlanta, but they’ve flipped the script recently.
Betting Trends
- Spread (ATS): Hawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games; Hornets are 6-3-1 ATS in their last 10.
- Over/Under: Over has hit in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games; Hornets games have gone over in only 21 of 55 this season (38.2%).
- Moneyline: Hornets are 7-2 when favored by -134 or more this season; Hawks are 2-4 SU in their last 6.
Game Odds
Atlanta Hawks 231.5
Charlotte Hornets – 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
