Phoenix Suns vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
Phoenix Suns Line | -1.5 |
Atlanta Hawks Line | +1.5 |
Total | 236 |
TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Phoenix Suns vs Atlanta Hawks game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
The Phoenix Suns are visiting the Atlanta Hawks in this matchup, as both teams have been on opposite trajectories lately. The Hawks have been struggling with just one win in their last five matches, while on the other hand, the Suns have been playing much better basketball, and have three consecutive wins. Phoenix is back on the road, where they have been significantly worst than when playing at home.
Phoenix Suns vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report: Trae Young, Bogdan Bogdanovic are questionable, Jalen Johnson, Larry Nance Jr, Kobe Bufkin, Cody Zeller are out
Phoenix Suns Injury Report: No injuries to report
Atlanta Hawks Form and Trends
The Atlanta Hawks have a 19-19 record this season and are sitting on the 10th place of the East. The Hawks are 15-23 against the spread and 24-12-2 in over/under, while having a 10-7 home record. The Hawks are 1-4 in their last 5 games and are 0-5 against the spread. Over is 7-2-2 in their last 11 games.
The Hawks are coming off a 115-123 loss in Phoenix, as they got torched by the Suns who shot with 58% from the field. Seven Atlanta players scored double figures, led by Trae Young with 21 points and a team-high 7 assists.
Trae Young leads the Hawks both in scoring with 22.5 points, and in assists made with 12.1 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.
Phoenix Suns Form and Trends
The Suns have a 19-19 record this season and are tied with the Warriors on the 10th place of the West. The Suns 13-24-1 against the spread and 17-19-2 in over/under, while having a 6-11 road record. The Suns are 4-1 in their last 5 games and 2-4-1 against the spread in their last 7. Under is 7-1-2 in their last 10 games.
The Suns are coming off a 120-113 home win against the Charlotte Hornets. Kevin Durant leads the Suns in scoring with 27.1 points, adding 6.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists. Devin Booker adds 24.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.9 assists.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Hawks average 117.2 points per game, which ranks 6th in the NBA. They shoot with 46.5% from the field (15th), and with 35.4% from beyond the arc (19th). Defensively, they are the third-worst team in the NBA, allowing 119.8 points per game.
Offensively, the Suns average 112.3 points per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. Phoenix shoots with 47.2% from the field (10th), and with 37.6% from beyond the arc (7th). Defensively, the Suns allow 113.7 points per game, which is 19th in the league.
The Hawks are 4-2 in their last 6 meetings against the Suns, and are 4-2 against the spread. The Hawks have won their last five home meetings against the Suns. Over is 7-2-1 in their last 10 meetings.
Prediction
In this Phoenix Suns vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction, the Suns are coming as -1.5 road favorites. Both teams have identical records this season, and the Hawks are just 7-10 against the spread at home, while the Suns are the 4th-worst covering team on the road this season, with just 7-10 against the spread, losing by an average of 5.3 points. The Hawks have the rest advantage, while the Suns have been in better form, but playing on the road, so there is no value on either side. Both teams have above the league average offensively, and well below the league average defensively, as the Hawks are the third to last team in the NBA in points allowed. I expect a high scoring game, so take the over the point total. Nick’s Free Pick: Over 236
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