Atlanta Hawks vs Phoenix Suns Preview
The Phoenix Suns (-167) are favored by 3.5 points over the Atlanta Hawks (+138) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is 246.5 points.
Tonight’s game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The Hawks are 10th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 20-27 and have won two straight. The Suns are 6th in the West at 28-20 and have also won two in a row.
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Atlanta Hawks vs Phoenix Suns Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Phoenix and Atlanta, the Hawks have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 17 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Atlanta is averaging 124 points compared to Phoenix at 107.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Suns have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 123 points per game in this stretch.
- Through their last five home contests, the Hawks offense has averaged 110 points per game while allowing an average of 126. Atlanta posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 1-4 ATS.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Hawks have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 3-7.
- The last ten games that Phoenix was favored, they have an ATS mark of 3-6-1 while going 7-3 straight up.
Atlanta Hawks vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
Phoenix is favored by 3.5 points today and has a record of 23-12 as the favorite this season. As the favorite, they have gone 12-22 ATS and have an average scoring margin of +4.8 points per game.
The Suns have won their last two games as the favorite and have an O/U record of 24-24 for the season. In their games this year, the average combined scoring total is 231.2 points, which is lower than today’s line of 246.5.
On the road, the Suns have an ATS record of 11-12 compared to 7-17 ATS at home. Their straight-up road record is 14-9, and they have won their last two road games.
In their most recent game, the Suns defeated the Nets by a score of 136-120. The O/U line for that game was 234 points, and Phoenix covered the spread as 4-point favorites.
Phoenix is currently 6th in the Western Conference with a record of 28-20. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 17-14 and 5-7 against teams in the Pacific Division.
Heading into their matchup with the Hawks, the Suns are averaging 116.8 points per game, which is 12th in the NBA. On the road, they are scoring 116.7 points per game.
So far this season, the Suns have outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.2% of their games. They are currently 4th in the league in field goal percentage at 49%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Suns are hitting 37% of their attempts, which is 10th in the NBA. In terms of pace, Phoenix is 24th in the league at 97.9 possessions per game.
At this time, the Suns’ defense is positioned 15th in the NBA, permitting 114.4 points per game. Opponents are hitting 53.2% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.1% of their three-point attempts.
In their last three games, the Hawks have been the underdog. Today, they are once again the underdog, getting 3.5 points. Their underdog record for the season is 6-16.
The Hawks have a straight-up record of 20-27 this season, which has them 10th in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 7-7 compared to 13-20 against the East.
Atlanta has won two straight games and covered the spread in both of those games. On the season, they are 12-35 ATS and have an average scoring differential of -2.3 points per game at home.
The O/U record for the Hawks this season is 26-21, and their games have averaged 243.9 points per game. The O/U line for their games this season has averaged 240.2 points.
In their last game, the Hawks defeated the Lakers by a score of 138-122. They were favored by 6 points in that game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 248 points.
This season, the Hawks have been one of the most prolific offenses in the NBA, averaging 120.6 points per game (3rd). At home, they are scoring 122.3 points per game (4th).
When it comes to pace, Atlanta is 5th in the league at 101.4 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 23rd at 46%.
So far, the Hawks have made an average of 13.6 three-pointers per game (8th) and are 7th in three-point attempts. From inside the arc, they have connected on 53% of their shots (22nd).
Coming into today’s game, the Hawks’ defense is giving up an average of 123.3 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Hawks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 57.9% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 39.2% from downtown.
Coming in as 3.5 point favorites, our projections have the Suns picking up a 116-114 win.
Atlanta Hawks vs Phoenix Suns Betting Tips
- Take the Suns on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Hawks (+3.5)
- Our NBA model projects 230 points, and we suggest taking the under
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- De’Andre Hunter – Right Knee – Questionable
- Vít Krejčí – Shoulder – Out
- Mouhamed Gueye – Back – Out
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
- Bol Bol – Foot – Probable
