# Why the Hawks are a rare NBA road favorite worth backing against the rebuilding Hornets

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/why-the-hawks-are-a-rare-nba-road-favorite-worth-backing-against-the-rebuilding-hornets/
- Published: 2026-10-23T17:46:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T18:25:47+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-betting/why-hawks-rare-nba-road-favorite-worth-backing-against-rebuilding-hornets
- Topics: Basketball, Sport, World

## Key points

- Atlanta is backed to win away at -135.
- The Hawks impressed with their shooting against Orlando.
- Charlotte won its opener but is still rebuilding.

## Summary

The article argues that Atlanta is a worthwhile road favourite against Charlotte, picking the Hawks to win on the moneyline at -135. It says Atlanta appears better equipped and more settled, while the rebuilding Hornets are still working out their roster and plans.

Atlanta opened the season by shooting 50% from the field and 40% from three-point range against Orlando, though it conceded 125 points. The article highlights Jalen Johnson, defenders Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Dyson Daniels, and veteran CJ McCollum; it also notes Charlotte beat Brooklyn in its opener but is without injured Kon Knueppel and is relying heavily on Brandon Miller.

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