Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets preview: Start time, where to watch, betting odds

The Hawks open up their season tonight against Charlotte

The NBA Season is finally here for the Atlanta Hawks!

The Hawks begin their 2023-2024 season tonight in Charlotte against LaMelo Ball and the Hornets in a Southeast divisional matchup. The Hawks are hoping they can land a top playoff seed and that journey begins tonight on the road. 

For the game tonight, Atlanta will be without Wesley Matthews, who is out with a mild calf strain. 

An @emoryhealthcare injury report for tomorrow’s game at Charlotte:

Wesley Matthews (mild right calf strain): Out pic.twitter.com/htTtim4QPL

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) October 24, 2023

Matthews is a veteran player in his first season with the Hawks who will likely have a role at some point this season and hopefully, he can get healthy soon.

As for the Hornets, they are going to be without Cody Martin (knee), Miles Bridges (Suspension), James Bouknight (knee), and Frank Ntilikina (tibia). Bryce McGowens is also doubtful. 

The Hawks are hopeful that this season will be one where they have a breakthrough and avoid the play-in Tournament for the third year in a row. With Philadelphia in flux, Miami not able to land Damian Lillard, and Cleveland and New York being similar-caliber teams, it is not crazy to think that the Hawks could make a run at a top-four seed if things break right for them this season. That journey is going to begin tonight against the Hornets. 

Here is how you can watch tonight's game. 

Viewing and Betting Information

Tip-off time: 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC

Where to Watch: NBA League Pass and Bally Sports Southeast

Spread and Over/Under: The Hawks are going to be slight favorites on the road in Charlotte tonight, as they are currently 3.5 point favorites according to the latest odds from the SI Sportsbook

Be sure to tune into AllHawks.com for the latest coverage

Follow Jackson on Twitter: @jacksoncaudell

More Atlanta Hawks Related Content:

NBA MVP Odds: Where Is Trae Young in this Year's MVP Race?

Atlanta Hawks Injury Report: Who is out for Tomorrow's Matchup With Charlotte?

Onyeka Okongwu shares his reaction to signing his extension with Atlanta