Hawks vs Suns Prediction: Who Will Triumph?
The Hawks and Suns face off tonight at 10:30 ET in Phoenix. The Suns, leading with a 40-29 record, are favored by 9.5 points against the Hawks, who stand at 30-38.
Catch this thrilling non-conference game at Footprint Center, with a 226.5 over/under.
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Atlanta Hawks
In the NBA current standings, the Hawks are currently in 10th place with a record of 30-38. Within the Southeast Division, they are in 3rd place.
On the road this season, the Hawks are 14-21 straight-up and 12-23 against the spread. Their average scoring differential on the road is -3.8 points per game.
As the underdog, the Hawks are 9-21 this season and 10-20 vs. the spread. They have gone 2-8 as the underdog against the spread and have a scoring differential of -5.8 points per game.
For the season, the Hawks have an O/U record of 35-33, and their games have averaged 240.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 226.5 is lower than their season average of 237.4.
Atlanta’s last game was a 136-105 loss to the Lakers. They were 9-point underdogs going into the game and are now 23-45 ATS for the season. The game finished with a combined scoring total of 241 points.
When it comes to scoring, the Hawks are 5th in the NBA at 119 points per game. However, they have scored less than their average in each of their last two games. On the road, Atlanta is averaging 115.7 points per game.
Hawks’ Offensive Dynamics and Defensive Struggles
Atlanta’s offense is 5th in the league in pace at 100.4 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Hawks are 22nd in the NBA at 46%. They are also 21st in two-point shooting at 53%.
From beyond the arc, the Hawks are 7th in three-point attempts and have made an average of 13.6 threes per game. Overall, they are shooting 36% from three-point range.
When it comes to points allowed per game, the Hawks are 29th in the NBA at 121.1. However, this number drops slightly to 119.5 when they are on the road. Over their last five games, they have been even worse, giving up 115 points per contest.
One area where Atlanta has struggled defensively is their three-point defense. On the season, they are 27th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 38.9%. Over their last five games, opponents have shot 39.3% from beyond the arc.
When it comes to rebounds, the Hawks are 6th in the league at 44.9 per game. However, they are just 23rd in defensive rebounds per contest. Atlanta is also 23rd in blocked shots at 4.6 per game.
Phoenix Suns
In their most recent game, the Suns defeated the 76ers by a score of 115-102. The combined scoring in the game was 217 points, which was well below the O/U line of 222. Phoenix covered the spread as 9.5-point favorites.
For the season, the Suns have an O/U record of 30-38-1. In their games, the average combined scoring is 231.3 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 226.5.
Phoenix’s ATS record for the season is 27-41, and they are favored by 9.5 points today. At home, the Suns are 13-22 ATS, while their average scoring margin at home is +2.8 PPG.
As the favorite, the Suns are 34-17 this season, and they have gone 20-30 ATS as the favorite. In the NBA playoffs race, they are currently in 8th place with a record of 40-29.
So far this season, the Suns have been one of the top offensive teams in the league, scoring 116.9 points per game (11th). At home, they are averaging 116.8 points per game (12th).
When it comes to pace, Phoenix is 15th in the league at 98.5 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 5th in the NBA at 49%.
One area where the Suns have excelled is getting to the free-throw line. They are 4th in the league in free-throw attempts per game (24.3) and 2nd in made free throws (19.5).
When it comes to defending the three-point line, the Suns have had some struggles this NBA season. They are 26th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 36.5%. However, they have done a good job of limiting free-throw attempts, ranking 9th in made free-throws allowed per game.
On the season, Phoenix is 16th in points allowed per game at 114.4. In their last five games, they have been even better, ranking 11th in field goal percentage allowed at 47% and 11th in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 54.5%.
When it comes to rebounding, the Suns are 8th in the league at 44.4 rebounds per game. They are also 6th in blocked shots per game at 6.0.
Betting Picks
- OU Under 226.5 -110
- ML: Hawks +356
- ATS: Hawks +9.5
Hawks vs Suns Odds
- ML: ATL +356 | PHO -469
- SPREAD: ATL +9.5 | PHO -9.5
- TOTAL: 226.5
Hawks vs Suns Game Information
- Atlanta Hawks vs. Phoenix Suns
- Footprint Center, Phoenix AZ
- Thursday, March 21st 10:30 ET
- Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch
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