Hawks-Bobcats Lines Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Friday when the Atlanta Hawks and the Charlotte Bobcats meet at Time Warner Cable Arena. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Despite getting outplayed in the fourth quarter, the Hawks still managed to cruise past the Timberwolves 94-86 on Wednesday. The Hawks won that game as a 2-point underdog, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 199.5. Mike Bibby had 24 points with four rebounds and seven assists. Mavin Williams collected a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds. The Bobcats were tamed in a 105-86 loss to the Jazz last time out, as 7-point road underdogs. That game's 191 points made it OVER the posted total of 190.5. Raymond Felton had 16 points, six rebounds and nine assists. Current streak: Charlotte has lost 3 straight games. Team records: Atlanta: 28-20 SU, 25-23 ATS Charlotte: 19-29 SU, 28-20 ATS Atlanta most recently: When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing LA Clippers are 1-9 After playing Minnesota are 5-5 After a win are 5-5 Charlotte most recently: When playing on Friday are 2-8 Before playing Miami are 3-7 After playing Utah are 2-7 After a loss are 5-5 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Charlotte The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games on the road Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Charlotte Charlotte is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home Charlotte is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta Charlotte is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta Charlotte is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home Next up: Atlanta home to LA Clippers, Saturday, February 7 Charlotte at Miami, Sunday, February 8