Atlanta Hawks (23-28) vs. Washington Wizards (9-42)
February 8, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Wizards +5; Over/Under: 242.5
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The Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards meet Saturday 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 lost to the Spurs, beat the Bucks, and then play the Magic, Knicks, and Pistons next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 116.1 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 119.2 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 23.2 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Dyson Daniels is averaging 13.8 points and 5.4 rebounds. Onyeka Okongwu is the third double-digit scorer, and Zaccharie Risacher is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards beat the Nets, lost to the Cavs, and they play the Spurs, Pacers, and Bucks next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 107.5 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 121.3 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 20.3 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Malcolm Brogdon is averaging 13.1 points and 4 assists. Bilal Coulibaly is the third double-digit scorer, and Corey Kispert is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Hawks have lost each of their last three games as favorites.
- The Wizards have won each of their last three games as underdogs against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as road favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in nine of the Hawks’ last 10 games.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 26 night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The road team has won each of the Wizards’ last six games.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hawks’ last nine Saturday games as road favorites has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Wizards’ last five home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Wizards vs Hawks Injury Report
The Washington Wizards will be without Malcolm Brogdon, Alex Sarr, and Saddiq Bey. Marcus Smart, AJ Johnson, and Khris Middleton are questionable after being traded to the Wizards.
The Hawks won’t have Jalen Johnson, Clint Capela, and Kobe Bufkin. Trae Young is probable despite an Achilles issue.
Wizards vs Hawks Prediction
The Atlanta Hawks are the better team with the best player on the floor, but I’m not laying points with them on the road and at the end of a back-to-back. In fact, I don’t want to get involved in this spot, with both teams moving rotation players at the deadline and playing last night. The Wizards are at home, and they’ve played their best ball of the season lately, with wins in three of their last four games. The Wizards have also covered each of their last four games. The underdog has covered five of the last seven games between the Wizards and Hawks. There are better options out there, but give me the Wizards and the points if forced to pick.
