The Atlanta Hawks (19-18) travel to face off against the Phoenix Suns (16-19) on Thursday, January 9th. This game will be played at Footprint Center in Phoenix and televised on AZFa. The Hawks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Suns are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Suns. Tip-off is set for 9:00 ET.

Hawks vs Suns

The Hawks Are Coming Off A Win

The Hawks moved to 19-18 on the season with a 124-121 win over the Jazz on Tuesday. Atlanta, favored by 5.5 points, didn’t cover the spread, but the total score of 245 points went over the 238.5-point line.

Utah’s 12-0 run turned the game early, but Atlanta regained control, leading 93-89 going into the 4th quarter. The Jazz outscored the Hawks 32-31 in the final period, but Atlanta held on for the win.

The Suns Are Coming Off A Win

The Suns fell to 16-19 on the season after a 115-104 road loss to the Hornets on Tuesday. Phoenix entered the game as 5-point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 219 points fell short of the 226-point over/under line.

After leading 29-22 after the 1st quarter, the Suns were outscored 37-17 in the 2nd, with the Hornets going on a 14-0 run. Phoenix responded by winning the 3rd quarter 37-29 but couldn’t complete the comeback, as they were outscored 27-21 in the 4th.

Hawks Offense Breakdown

Trae Young dished out 20 assists and scored 24 points in the Hawks’ win over the Jazz, adding 10 points in the 4th quarter. He shot 37.5% from the field and 30% from three, hitting 3 triples. Clint Capela contributed 18 points, shooting 81.8%, while De’Andre Hunter added 17 points, knocking down 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency.

The Hawks made 18 threes as a team, shooting 40.9% from beyond the arc and 48% overall. Dyson Daniels chipped in 16 points, and Vít Krejčí added 13, with 7 of those coming in the 1st quarter.

Suns Offense Breakdown

In Tuesday’s loss to the Hornets, the Suns managed just 104 points, shooting 42.4% from the field and hitting only 8 threes at a 24.2% clip. Devin Booker led the way with 39 points, 10 assists, and 6 rebounds, shooting 56% from the floor, though he was just 2-for-8 from deep.

Kevin Durant added 26 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 44.4%, while Bradley Beal contributed 10 points despite shooting 38.5%. Booker had 14 points in the 1st quarter and another 13 in the 3rd, while Durant also added 13 points in the 3rd.

Hawks Team Defense

Even with a shaky defensive performance, the Hawks managed to hold off the Jazz, allowing 121 points on Tuesday. Atlanta gave up 32 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, but they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 27 points. Overall, the Jazz shot 41% from the field.

The Hawks struggled to defend the three, as Utah hit 19 threes on 39% shooting. The Jazz also went 22/25 from the free-throw line. Atlanta gave up 13 offensive rebounds but recorded 6 steals and 11 blocks.

Suns Team Defense

Despite giving up 121 points, the Hawks managed to secure a win over the Jazz. They allowed 32 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 27 points. Overall, they held Utah to 41% shooting from the field.

The Hawks struggled defending the three, allowing the Jazz to hit 19 threes at a 39% clip. They also sent Utah to the line 25 times, where they made 22 free throws. Atlanta gave up 13 offensive rebounds but contributed 6 steals and 11 blocks.

Hawks vs Suns Trends

• Through their last three road games, Atlanta has an ATS record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 110 points per game.
• Across the Suns last five home games, the team averaged 103 points per game while allowing 113. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 1-4 straight-up.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Hawks have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 0-3.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Suns have a straight up record of 4-6. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-7.

Hawks vs Suns Prediction

Not only do we have the Suns winning this one by a score of 130-116, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Suns at -6.5.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 238 and given that our model is projecting 246 points between the teams, we like the over.

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