The Atlanta Hawks have gone UNDER in five consecutive games thanks to some largely inflated totals. In Atlanta’s past five games the closing total has been nearly 206 on average, while the Hawks and their opponents are combining for just 193.8 points per game. The Hawks host the San Antonio Spurs Saturday, in a game that seems destined to close with a low total.
- Tony Parker should be well-rested after sitting out Friday’s win over the Lakers.
- Atlanta has lost 29 of the past 33 meetings against the Spurs dating back to 1997.
- The Spurs are 10-5 ATS in their past 15 road games.
The Hawks have been much better at home this season as they have posted an 8-4 SU record at Philips Arena despite going just 6-6 ATS. In four games in the month of December, Paul Millsap continues to show he is the first look for the multi-faceted Hawks as he has averaged 14 points and nine rebounds this month.
After a slow start with his new team, LaMarcus Aldridge is starting to find his place on the Spurs. The big man has averaged 19.6 points on 55.4 percent of shooting with 7.8 rebounds in the past five games.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the San Antonio Spurs listed as -3.5-point favorites earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 194.5 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 103-87 win for the Spurs on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
San Antonio Spurs vs Atlanta Hawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the San Antonio Spurs have seen them go 19-5 and 15-9 ATS so far this NBA season, while the Atlanta Hawks are at 14-10 and 11-12-1 ATS. In Over/Under totals betting, the Hawks are 10-14, while the San Antonio Spurs are 9-14-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs San Antonio injuries news.
The Hawks - Spurs betting odds would favor the Spurs if the lines were set according to power rankings. Atlanta is rated No. 15 in our latest Odds Shark poll, while the San Antonio Spurs sit at No. 2.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Atlanta's No. 27-rated NBA squad against San Antonio's No. 5-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Atlanta rates No. 9 in the league with 9.29 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 25 with 6.83 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Spurs blew out Los Angeles on Friday, running up the score in a 109-87 win at AT&T Center.
The Hawks endured a 107-94 loss at the hands of the Thunder on Thursday, despite a 22-point effort from Kent Bazemore at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
- San Antonio is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- San Antonio is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Antonio's last 5 games
- San Antonio is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games
- Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
San Antonio home to Utah, Monday, December 14th
Atlanta home to Miami, Monday, December 14th
