The Atlanta Hawks and the Oklahoma City Thunder do battle at the Paycom Center on Monday night. Here’s a Thunder vs Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Thunder vs Hawks Pick.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks have been in a major slump as they’ve lost 10 of their last 12 games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a six-game slide after falling just short to the Knicks in a 128-125 loss on Saturday. Onyeka Okongwu led the team with 31 points with 14 rebounds, Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 25 points off the bench while Jalen Johnson chipped in with 20 points, nine rebounds and 12 assists. As a team, the Hawks shot 48 percent from the field and 17 of 43 from the 3-point line as they fought hard to overcome an 18-point deficit. Only to get stung by the Knicks in the final seconds where OG Anunoby nailed the game-winning free throws to snatch the game away.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been in a rut as they’ve lost four of their last seven games overall but they will be looking to start another win streak after blowing past the 76ers in a 129-104 win last night. Chet Holmgren led the team with 29 points and nine rebounds on 12 of 17 shooting, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 27 points on 10 of 13 shooting while Aaron Wiggins chipped in with 15 points off the bench. As a team, the Thunder shot a healthy 57 percent from the field and 10 of 28 from the 3-point line as they looked like they were headed for another tough contest after leading by just two points at halftime. Before they completely dominated the second half by 65-42 to make it look easy in the end.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won each of their last 43 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have lost 12 of their last 13 road games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last six night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Thunder have lost each of their last three games as favorites following a win.
- The road team has won each of the Hawks’ last five games.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Thunder’s last seven games against the Hawks following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Hawks’ last nine games at Paycom Center have gone OVER the total points line.
Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts
- Cason Wallace ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.2) this season.
- Chet Holmgren is the only player to have made 9+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Dyson Daniels ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.0) this season.
- Onyeka Okongwu is one of only five qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.0 threes, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (107.3).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for point differential per game this season (+14.3).
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (31.0).
- The Hawks have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q3 deficit this season – trailed by 18 points @ Suns on November 16.
Thunder vs Hawks Prediction
The Hawks are still missing Kristaps Porzingis, and they have Trae Young listed as questionable, while the Thunder have ruled out Jaylin Williams, Nikola Topic and Ousmane Dieng. The Hawks were really struggling before they fell just short to the red-hot Knicks in their last game, so I’m not surprised to see them as massive underdogs against this Thunder squad. They have started to falter for the first time this season. The line is certainly hefty for this one, but the Thunder looked great in last night’s win, and I think they can get the easy win here if they get off to a decent start.