The Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Wizards vs Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Wizards vs Hawks Pick.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Pelicans and Hornets, and they play the Cavs next. The Hawks have won 15 of their last 23 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 117.3 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 114.4 points on 46 percent shooting. Jalen Johnson is averaging 22.4 points and 9.6 rebounds, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 19.3 points and 3.2 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer, and Trae Young is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.2 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Raptors and Bulls, and they play the Pacers next. The Wizards have lost 20 of their last 22 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 113 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 129.2 points on 48 percent shooting. Alex Sarr is averaging 18.1 points and 8.4 rebounds, while Kyshawn George is averaging 16.5 points and 4.9 assists. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer, and Tre Johnson is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Wizards have won each of their last seven home games against Hawks teams that held a winning record.
- The Hawks have lost four of their last five games following a home win.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Wizards.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as home underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 19 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hawks have won each of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The road team has covered the spread in seven of the Hawks’ last eight games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Wizards’ last six home games against the Hawks following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Hawks’ last eight games as road favorites following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Alex Sarr ranks T2nd amongst qualified players for blocks per game (2.0) this season.
- Cam Whitmore ranks 8th in the league for fast break points (64) this season.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Jalen Johnson has recorded 9+ assists in two consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Dyson Daniels ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (129.1).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-16.2).
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (30.4).
- The Hawks have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q3 deficit this season – trailed by 18 points @ Suns on November 16.
Wizards vs Hawks Injury Report
Kyshawn George is questionable for the Wizards with an illness. Marvin Bagley III is questionable with a hip issue. Tre Johnson is out.
The Hawks will be without Trae Young and Eli John N’Diaye. Luke Kennard is questionable.
Wizards vs Hawks Prediction
We’ve been on the Hawks a lot over the last two weeks, and it’s paid off as they’ve covered 6 of their last 9 games. I’m not excited to lay double-digit chalk, but I have no choice. The Wizards aren’t winning and aren’t covering, as they’re 4-12 ATS on the year. The Wizards have no betting value whatsoever, and you’ve made a pretty penny just blindly fading them this season. The Wizards have a cover percentage of 25 percent, which is easily the worst in the NBA. So, give me the Hawks in a beat down.