Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction
| Game Time | 7:30 pm EST |
| Atlanta Hawks Line | -1 |
| San Antonio Spurs Line | +1 |
| Total | 234.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
Two teams from opposing conferences that are looking to bounce back after their latest defeats are clashing in this matchup, when the San Antonio Spurs are hosting the Atlanta Hawks. The Spurs are coming off a defeat that ended their previous two-game winning streak, and are playing their second straight game at home, where they are playing their best basketball this season. The Hawks are coming fresh off an elimination in the NBA Cup Semifinals, and while they had a six-game winning streak, they are just 1-2 wins after that.
Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report: Zach Collins, Keldon Johnson, Tre Jones are day-to-day.
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report: Trae Young is day-to-day, Onyeka Okongwu, Kobe Bufkin, Cody Zeller are out
San Antonio Spurs Form and Trends
The Spurs have a 13-13 record this season and are sitting on the 11th place of the West. The Spurs are 11-15 against the spread and 14-12 in over/under. San Antonio has a 9-7 home record, but 7-9 against the spread with a -0.1-point differential. The Spurs are 2-4 in their last 6 games, and 0-6 against the spread. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 games.
The Spurs are coming off a 92-106 loss by Minnesota, as they shot with just 41% from the field and 24% from downtown. Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio’s offense with 20 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 blocks.
Wembanyama leads the Spurs both in scoring with 23.6 points, and in rebounding with 10.3 per game. Wemby also leads the NBA in blocks per game with 3.5. Devin Vassell adds 16 points per game.
Atlanta Hawks Recent Form and Trends
The Atlanta Hawks have a 14-13 record this season and are sitting on the 7th place of the East. The Hawks are 11-16 against the spread and 17-10 in over/under. Atlanta has a 7-6 road record, and are 7-6 against the spread, with a -1.9-point differential. The Hawks are 7-1 in their last 8 games, and 5-3 against the spread.
The Hawks are coming off a 102-110 loss by Milwaukee, as they shot with just 43% from the field. Trae Young led Atlanta’s offense with a game-high 35 points, 7 rebounds and a team-high 10 assists.
Young leads the Hawks both in scoring with 21.5 points, and in assists made with 12.1 per game, which is the best in the league. Jalen Johnson adds 19.6 points, 5.5 assists and a team-high 10.1 rebounds.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Spurs average 110.9 points per game, which ranks 18th in the NBA. They shoot 45.4% from the field (21st) and 34.4% from beyond the arc (21st). Defensively, they are allowing 112.9 points per game (16th).
Offensively, the Hawks average 116.2 points per game, which ranks 8th in the NBA. They shoot with 46% from the field (18th), and with 34.1% from beyond the arc (24th). Defensively, they are the fourth-worst team in the NBA, allowing 118.7 points per game.
The Hawks are 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against the Spurs, but are 6-4 against the spread. Over is 7-2 in their last 9 meetings.
Prediction
In this Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction, the Hawks are coming as -1 road favorites. The Hawks are playing their third straight game on the road, where they have been mediocre this season. On the other hand, the Spurs are playing their second straight game at home, and have been far better at home than on the road. I also cannot make a case for the Spurs, as they have failed to cover the spread in six straight games. San Antonio has been involved into some high scoring games lately, due to the fact that their defense has been struggling, as they allow 123.4 points per game in their last 5. The Hawks are one of the best teams to the over this season with 17-10, and I expect them to push this into another high scoring affair. Take the over 234.5 points. Nick’s Pick: Over 234.5
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