The Washington Wizards will be looking to stay alive in their best-of-seven second-round NBA playoff series as betting favorites at home on Friday night as they play host to the Atlanta Hawks sitting down 3-2 for Game 6 of the set.
The Hawks edged the Wizards 82-81 to take the series lead in Game 5 on Wednesday night, failing to cover the 7-point spread as home favorites on the NBA betting lines at the online sportsbooks in that UNDER result. The Hawks have only managed two ATS wins in their last six games vs Washington.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Washington Wizards as -1.5-point favorites in this betting matchup earlier today, while the OVER/UNDER betting line was sitting around 198 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 105-103 victory for the Hawks. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Atlanta Hawks vs Washington Wizards Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Atlanta Hawks will look to vanquish their hosts on Friday, as they are 53-39-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Washington Wizards are 40-49-2 ATS. Atlanta is 47-46 against the points scored total betting line, while Washington is 44-45-2 versus the line. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Atlanta injuries news.
The betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark have the No. 9-rated Atlanta Hawks taking on the No. 19-rated Washington Wizards in this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Washington's No. 17-ranked offense averaging 98.9 PPG, against a Atlanta Hawks defense that ranks No. 3 at 97 PPG. The Washington Wizards field goal percentage has averaged 46.12% so far, less than the Atlanta Hawks shooters have achieved on the year, 46.19% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Wizards were a 82-81 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Hawks. They covered the +7-point spread as underdogs, while the total score (163) made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Atlanta home to Washington, Monday, May 18th