The Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks meet Friday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. Here’s a Atlanta Hawks vs Washington Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Atlanta Hawks vs Washington Wizards Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Spurs and Rockets, and they play the Knicks and Pistons next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 110.2 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 123.4 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 22.2 points and 2 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 15.8 points and 2.6 assists. Bilal Coulibaly is the third double-digit scorer, and Jonas Valanciunas is grabbing 7.8 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Bulls, beat the Celtics, and they play the Kings and Trail Blazers next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 116.3 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 121.3 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 23.9 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 19 points and 10.2 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer, and Dyson Daniels is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 39.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 18 games following a road loss.
- The Hawks have won each of their last 10 games as home favorites after winning as underdogs.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The favorites have covered the spread in five of the Wizards’ last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hawks’ last six games against Southeast Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Wizards’ last eight games against the Hawks following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks vs Washington Wizards Prediction
I’ve called the Washington Wizards an unserious team for a couple of years now, and don’t want to make a habit of backing them. However, 7.5 point chalk for the Hawks is insane. The Hawks were easily the worst covering team in the league last season and are 4-8 ATS this year. The Wizards have two wins this season, and both were against the Hawks. The Wizards have beaten the Hawks three times since January. The Hawks are 2-5 ATS and 3-4 SU in their last 7 games when favorites of 7 or more points. Give me the Wizards and the points.