Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction & Picks, October 23, 2026

The Charlotte Hornets and Atlanta Hawks both have solid defenses, which could make it tough for Dennis Schroder to rack up points and assists. The Hornets have been forcing turnovers at a decent rate, and they also give up a lot of three-point attempts, but they have been pretty good at limiting scoring overall. Schroder might find it hard to get into a rhythm against this defense. While Schroder has talent, the matchup doesn't favor him hitting over 19.5 combined points and assists. The Hawks are also known for their strong defensive play, which means he could struggle. The biggest risk is that both teams are closely matched in defensive stats, making this a tough game for him to stand out.

Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks: Brandon Miller Under 24.5 Points (-104)

For Brandon Miller to score under 24.5 points tonight, he needs to face a tough Atlanta defense. The Hawks have been known to limit scoring opportunities while forcing turnovers. Plus, Miller's scoring tends to dip when he plays away from home. The Hornets also struggle with rebounds and defensive pressure, which could affect Miller's chances to get easy shots. He averages more points at home than away, but that doesn't guarantee he'll hit the mark tonight. The game is expected to be competitive, so it might be close, but this pick leans towards him staying under 24.5 points.

Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks: Dennis Schroder Under 5.5 Assists (+118)

Dennis Schroder faces a tough challenge against the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets let opponents shoot a lot of three-pointers and grab many rebounds, which can limit his chances to rack up assists. Since the Hornets allow a whopping 36.6 three-point attempts a game and give up 44.9 rebounds, they can disrupt the flow of the game and keep Schroder from dishing out assists. Also, Schroder has been known to struggle with his assist numbers in games like these, especially when the defense is tight. Betting on him to get under 5.5 assists feels smart here, given how the Hornets play. Just remember, he could surprise us, so it's not a sure thing.

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