Atlanta Hawks vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
| Game Time | 9:00 pm EST |
| Atlanta Hawks Line | +6.5 |
| Phoenix Suns Line | -6.5 |
| Total | 238 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Atlanta Hawks vs Phoenix Suns game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
The struggling Phoenix Suns, are finally back home after a three-game road trip, and are hosting the Atlanta Hawks, who are making their 6th and final stop of a lengthy road trip. The Suns have been terrible lately, with just two wins in their last ten games, and have fallen to the 12th place of the West. The Hawks bounced back after a three-game losing streak, and are looking for this lengthy road trip to end, as they have been away from home for more than 10 days.
Atlanta Hawks vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
Phoenix Suns Injury Report: Oso Ighodaro, Tyus Jones are questionable. Royce O’Neale is out
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report: Dyson Daniels, Bogdan Bogdanovic are questionable, Larry Nance Jr, Kobe Bufkin, Cody Zeller are out
Phoenix Suns Form and Trends
The Suns have a 16-19 record this season and are sitting on the 12th place of the West. The Suns 12-23 against the spread and 16-18-1 in over/under, while having a 10-8 home record. The Suns are 2-8 in their last 10 games and 3-7 against the spread. Under is 8-1-1 in their last 9 games.
The Suns are coming off a 104-115 loss in Charlotte, as they struggled with their shot, making just 42% from the field and 24% from downtown. Devin Booker led Phoenix’s offense with 39 points, adding 6 rebounds and a team-high 10 assists.
Kevin Durant leads the Suns in scoring with 27.4 points, adding 6.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists. Devin Booker adds 24.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 6.8 assists.
Atlanta Hawks Form and Trends
The Atlanta Hawks have a 19-18 record this season and are tied with the Pacers on the 7th place of the East. The Hawks are 15-22 against the spread and 24-12-1 in over/under, while having a 9-10 road record. The Hawks are 1-3 in their last 4 games and are 1-6 against the spread in their last 7 road games. Over is 7-2-1 in their last 10 games.
The Hawks are coming off a 124-121 win in Utah, as they held the Jazz into just 42% shooting from the field. Seven Atlanta players scored double figures, including all five of their starters. Trae Young led Atlanta’s offense with 24 points and a whopping 20 assists.
Trae Young leads the Hawks both in scoring with 22.6 points, and in assists made with 12.2 per game, which is the best in the league. Jalen Johnson adds 19.8 points, 5.3 assists and a team-high 10.1 rebounds per game.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Suns average 111.8 points per game, which ranks 17th in the NBA. Phoenix shoots with 46.8% from the field (10th), and with 37.5% from beyond the arc (7th). Defensively, the Suns allow 113.9 points per game, which is 19th in the league.
Offensively, the Hawks average 117.3 points per game, which ranks 7th in the NBA. They shoot with 46.4% from the field (15th), and with 35.2% from beyond the arc (20th). Defensively, they are the third-worst team in the NBA, allowing 119.8 points per game.
The Hawks are 4-1 in their last 8 meetings against the Suns, and are 4-1 against the spread. Over is 8-2 in their last 10 meetings.
Prediction
In this Atlanta Hawks vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, the Suns are coming as -6.5 home favorites. The Suns cannot be trusted against anyone at this point, as they have been struggling mightily lately. Phoenix is also the third-worst covering team at home this season, so there is no way to lay the points with them. The Hawks are also the fourth-worst covering team on the road, and have been weary for the lengthy road trip, so I’ll pass on the side. Most of their recent meetings had been high scoring ones, and the Hawks this season are all about the over. The Suns’ offense will be able to score on the Hawks, as they have one of the weakest defenses in the league, so I’m expecting a lot of points in this game. Take the over the point total. Nick’s Free Pick: Over 238
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