Hawks vs Wizards Prediction
I had the Wizards in the meeting a couple of days ago, and while it didn’t work out, I’m back on them again here. The Wizards have enough talent to be worth a look in the underdog role, and the Hawks have been hit or miss up to this point, mainly on the defensive side, surprisingly. We’re also still seeing Jalen Johnson on the injury report with an ankle sprain.
This will also be Young’s return to Atlanta, and I’m sure he’ll be up to stick it to his former team in his building. We know Young can be petty, and getting revenge in this spot I’m sure is on his mind. Regardless, this feels like a lot of points. Give me the Wizards on Friday night.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards beat the Magic, lost to the Hawks, and they play the Thunder next. The Wizards have lost 14 of their last 18 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 109 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 109 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 23.4 points and 9.3 rebounds, while Trae Young is averaging 19.6 points and 9.5 assists. Kyshawn George is the third double-digit scorer, and AJ Dybansta is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 29.4 percent from beyond the arc and 81.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Pacers and Wizards, and they play the Nets next. The Hawks have won 14 of their last 23 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 115.1 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 48 percent shooting. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 21.7 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 18.3 points and 9 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaron Wiggins is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 74.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 30.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last eight road games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
- The Hawks have won each of their last eight games as home favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Hawks have lost each of their last five games as home favorites on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Wizards have won two of their last three games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as home favorites on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in three of their last four road games against Southeast Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Wizards’ last seven games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Hawks’ last eight games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (31.0).
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (10.1).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.4).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (15.0).