Wizards vs Hawks Prediction
The Hawks are the better team on paper, but they’ve had issues stringing wins together, and their defense just hasn’t been as impressive as it was a season ago. The Wizards have upside with the talent on the roster, and they’re quietly coming off back-to-back wins over the Magic and Hornets. If Dybansta continues to shine, the Wizards could be a decent team to back, as oddsmakers won’t adjust quickly. This feels like a game the Wizards could win outright if the Hawks continue to have issues getting stops. I like the free bucket with the Wizards at home, and I’ll grab the ML as well. Give me the Wizards.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Pelicans, beat the Pacers, and they play the Wizards next. The Hawks have won 13 of their last 22 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 21.1 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 18.1 points and 9 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaron Wiggins is grabbing 3.6 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.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards beat the Hornets and Magic, and they play the Hawks next. The Wizards have lost 13 of their last 17 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 109.4 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 107.4 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 23 points and 9.1 rebounds, while Trae Young is averaging 19.9 points and 10 assists. AJ Dybansta is the third double-digit scorer, and Kyshawn George is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 30.2 percent from beyond the arc and 82.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 28.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Hawks have lost three of their last four games as favorites following a win.
- The home team has won three of the Wizards’ last four games.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last nine home games against the Hawks following a win.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last eight games as underdogs following a road win.
- The Hawks have won eight of their last nine games against the Wizards following a win.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last six games as road favorites following a road win.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as home underdogs following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Wizards’ last six games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Hawks’ last five games at Capital One Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Trae Young ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assists per game (10.0) this season.
- Bilal Coulibaly has recorded 57 career rebounds against the Hawks – most against any opponent.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Dyson Daniels ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (3.0) this season.
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker is one of only three players in the league to have made 9+ threes in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.4).
- The Wizards rank 1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (2.9).
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (30.6).
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (10.6).