Washington Wizards vs Atlanta Hawks NBA Betting Prediction

NBA Wizards vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction 11/15/2024

The Washington Wizards (2-8) travel to face off against the Atlanta Hawks (5-7) on Friday, November 15th. This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and televised on MNMT. The Hawks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Wizards are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Wizards. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.

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The Wizards Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Wizards fell to 2-8 on the season after a 139-130 road loss to the Spurs on Wednesday. Washington entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The total score of 269 points was well over the pre-game line of 224.5.

San Antonio went on a 10-0 run early, stretching the score from 17-9 to 27-9. Washington battled back, winning the 2nd quarter 36-35, but a rough 3rd quarter saw them outscored 41-24. Despite a strong 4th quarter where they outscored the Spurs 39-31, the Wizards couldn’t complete the comeback.

The Hawks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Hawks improved to 5-7 on the season after a 117-116 win over the Celtics on Tuesday. Atlanta, who were +16.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total of 233 points went over the pre-game line of 225.

Atlanta trailed 91-84 going into the 4th quarter after losing the 2nd quarter 34-25. However, they outscored Boston 33-25 in the final period to complete the comeback.

Wizards Offense Breakdown

Jordan Poole’s 42 points and 6 threes on 66.7% shooting from deep led the Wizards’ offense in their 139-130 loss to the Spurs. Poole shot 68.2% from the field overall, and Corey Kispert added 19 points, hitting 5 threes at 55.6%.

Washington connected on 18 threes at a 40.9% rate, shooting 51.6% from the field. Poole scored 15 points in the 4th quarter, while Kispert added 14 in the final period.

Hawks Offense Breakdown

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Dyson Daniels led the Hawks to a win over the Celtics, scoring 28 points and dishing out 7 assists while shooting 57.1% from the field. Larry Nance Jr. added 19 points, hitting 5 threes at an 83.3% rate, and Jalen Johnson contributed a double-double with 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists.

The Hawks shot 50.5% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 10 threes at a 31.2% clip. Daniels scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu each added 6 points in the final period.

Wizards Team Defense

Defensively, the Wizards struggled against the Spurs, giving up 139 points on 52% shooting. Washington allowed 32 points in the 1st quarter, 35 in the 2nd, and a game-high 41 in the 3rd. The Wizards gave up 31 points in the 4th quarter.

Washington also had trouble defending the three, as San Antonio hit 18 threes at a 40% clip. The Wizards sent the Spurs to the line 32 times, where they made 25 free throws. Washington finished with 30 defensive rebounds, 5 steals, and 5 blocks.

Hawks Team Defense

The Wizards struggled defensively on Wednesday, allowing 139 points to the Spurs, who shot 52% from the field. Washington gave up 32 points in the 1st quarter, 35 in the 2nd, and 41 in the 3rd, before holding San Antonio to 31 points in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the Wizards allowed 18 three-pointers at a 40% clip. They also sent the Spurs to the free-throw line 32 times, where San Antonio converted 25 attempts. Washington finished with 30 defensive rebounds, while giving up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 5 blocks.

Wizards vs Hawks Trends

  • Through their last ten road contests, the Wizards offense has averaged 111 points per game while allowing an average of 123. Washington posted an overall record of 2-8 while going 4-5-1 ATS.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Hawks have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 113 points per game in these contests.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 2-8. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
  • Looking back on the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Hawks have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-4.

Wizards vs Hawks Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +8.5, we recommend going with the Wizards on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 238.5 and our model has the Wizards and Hawks finishing with a combined 256 points. Our pick is to take the over.


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