The Washington Wizards (0-2) travel to face off against the Atlanta Hawks (2-1) on Monday, October 28th. This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and televised on MNMT. Both the Wizards and Hawks will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 ET.
Wizards vs Hawks
The Wizards Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Wizards fell to 0-2 on the season after a 135-116 loss to the Cavaliers on Saturday. Washington, who entered the game as +9.5 underdogs, couldn’t cover the spread, and the total score of 251 points exceeded the O/U line of 227.5.
A key moment came when Cleveland went on a 12-0 run, stretching the score from 61-55 to 73-61. The Wizards trailed 97-81 going into the 4th quarter and couldn’t close the gap, getting outscored 38-35 in the final period.
The Hawks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Hawks fell to 2-1 on the season after a 128-104 loss to the Thunder on Sunday. Atlanta entered the game as +11 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game went over the line of 229, with the teams combining for 232 points.
Atlanta started strong, leading 27-23 after the 1st quarter, but an 11-0 run by the Thunder shifted momentum. The Hawks trailed 89-86 going into the 4th quarter, where they were outscored 39-18.
Wizards Offense Breakdown
Bilal Coulibaly led the Wizards with 23 points and 6 rebounds, hitting 4 threes at 44.4% in their 135-116 loss to the Cavaliers. He shot 56.2% from the field, while the Wizards as a team struggled, shooting just 38.5% overall.
Jordan Poole also connected on 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from deep and finishing with 14 points, 11 of which came in the 2nd quarter. The Wizards made 15 threes as a team, shooting 34.9% from beyond the arc.
Hawks Offense Breakdown
Bilal Coulibaly led the Wizards with 23 points and 6 rebounds in their loss to the Cavaliers, shooting 56.2% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 44.4%. Jordan Poole also connected on 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from deep and finishing with 14 points and 6 assists. Kyle Kuzma added 14 points, despite shooting just 18.8% from the field.
As a team, the Wizards made 15 threes, shooting 34.9% from beyond the arc, while their overall field goal percentage was 38.5%. Coulibaly scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, while Poole added 11 points in the 2nd.
Wizards Team Defense
Defensively, the Wizards struggled, giving up 135 points to the Cavaliers on Saturday. Washington allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 31 in the 2nd, and 38 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.
The Cavaliers shot 53% from the field, including 46% from three-point range, hitting 18 threes. Cleveland also went 23/34 from the free-throw line. The Wizards gave up 11 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 9 blocks.
Hawks Team Defense
The Wizards struggled defensively on Saturday, giving up 135 points to the Cavaliers. After allowing 28 points in the 1st quarter, things got worse as they gave up 31 in the 2nd and 38 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.
Washington allowed Cleveland to shoot 53% from the field, including 46% from beyond the arc, where the Cavaliers hit 18 threes. The Wizards also sent Cleveland to the line 34 times, where they made 23 free throws. Defensively, Washington recorded 6 steals and 9 blocks.
Wizards vs Hawks Trends
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Washington has an ATS record of 1-1-1 while averaging 121 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games at home, the Hawks have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 3-7 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 108 points per game in these contests.
- The last ten games that Washington was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 5-4-1 while going 2-8 straight up.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Hawks have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 0-3 against the spread.
Wizards vs Hawks Prediction
The Wizards come in as the underdog at +8, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 233.5, and our model predicts the Wizards and Hawks to score a combined 265 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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Last updated:October 28, 2024 Hawks, Wizards