Atlanta Hawks vs Golden State Warriors Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Golden State Warriors (21-24) will travel to take on the Atlanta Hawks (21-27) in a non-conference matchup. The Hawks are currently favored by 2.5 points and have won three straight games. Meanwhile, the Warriors are 12th in the Western Conference and have won two straight.
This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for the game is 246.5 points.
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Atlanta Hawks vs Golden State Warriors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Warriors are averaging 132 points per game, compared to the Hawks at 126. These figures have led to Golden State posting a record of 2-1.
- Golden State has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 120 points per game while allowing 119. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
- Across their three previous home games, Atlanta has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 109 points per game.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Warriors have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 3-0.
- Although the Hawks have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 2-3.
Atlanta Hawks vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
Golden State has won two straight games and will be looking to improve their Western Conference record of 12-19. Overall, the Warriors are 21-24 and are in 12th place in the West.
On the road, the Warriors are 8-11 this season and have an average scoring differential of +1.6 points per game. Against the spread, they are 12-7 on the road.
As the underdog, the Warriors are 4-14 this season and have gone 3-0 ATS in their last three games as the underdog. Today, they are getting 2.5 points against the Hawks.
Golden State’s O/U record for the season is 26-18-1, and their last two games have gone under the posted total. This season, their games have averaged 237 points per game.
In their last game, the Warriors beat the Grizzlies by a score of 121-101. Golden State covered the spread as 7.5-point favorites, and the O/U line for the game was 225.5.
Golden State has been one of the most potent offenses in the NBA this season, ranking 7th in points per game at 118.6. They have been even better on the road, averaging 119 points per game compared to 118.3 at home (12th).
So far this season, the Warriors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 60% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Golden State is 18th in the league at 47%. They have been particularly effective from beyond the arc, ranking 3rd in three-pointers made per game (14.9).
When it comes to pace, the Warriors are 10th in the NBA at 99.7 possessions per game. In terms of two-point shooting, Golden State is 17th in the league at 54%. Overall, they are 8th in true shooting percentage.
On defense, the Warriors come into the game ranked 21st in the league in points allowed at 118.4 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 117.7 points per contest (29th). Opponents are hitting 54.9% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.3% of their three-point attempts.
The Hawks have won three straight games at home and are favored by 2.5 points today. In their last game, they defeated the Suns by a score of 129-120, covering the spread as 3.5-point underdogs.
Atlanta’s O/U record for the season is 26-22, and their games have averaged 244 points per game. This season, their games have averaged an over/under line of 240.5.
Against the spread, the Hawks are 13-18 at home and 7-17 on the road. They have covered the spread in their last two games at home and have an average ATS record of 6-19 at home and 7-16 as the favorite.
In the Eastern Conference, the Hawks are currently in 10th place with a record of 21-27. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 13-20 and 8-7 against the West.
When playing at home, the Hawks are averaging 122.6 points per game, which is 4th in the NBA. Overall, they are 3rd in scoring at 120.8 points per game.
In terms of pace, Atlanta is 5th in the league at 101.3 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Hawks are 22nd in field goal percentage at 46%. However, they are the top offensive rebounding team in the NBA.
So far, the Hawks’ defense is ranked 29th in the league at 123.2 points per contest. In their previous matchup vs. the Suns, the Hawks’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 53% leading to 120 points.
With the Hawks being favored by 2.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 113-111 in favor of the Hawks.
Atlanta Hawks vs Golden State Warriors Betting Tips
- Take the Hawks on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Warriors (+2.5)
- Our NBA model projects 224 points, and we suggest taking the under
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- De’Andre Hunter – Right Knee – Questionable
- Saddiq Bey – Ankle – Questionable
- Vít Krejčí – Shoulder – Out
- Mouhamed Gueye – Back – Out
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Chris Paul – Hand – Out
- Dario Saric – Illness – Questionable
- Gary Payton II – Hamstring – Out
- Moses Moody – Calf – Out
