Wizards Simply Seem To Have Hawks’ Number

The Atlanta Hawks are hoping that a change of scenery can reverse their playoffs series with the Washington Wizards. However, the Wiz have simply been getting the better of the Hawks recently, no matter where they play. The Wizards are 5-0 SU and 4-1 ATS in their past five games against the Hawks while posting an average scoring margin of plus-9.6 points per game.

SHARK BITES
  • The visiting team is 1-6 SU and 2-5 ATS in the last 7 games between the Hawks and Wizards.
  • The Hawks are 0-6 SU and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in the playoffs.
  • The Hawks are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games at home.

Of course, the big reason for this winning streak has been the backcourt tandem of John Wall and Bradley Beal. In their past five games against Atlanta, Wall and Beal have averaged a combined 50 points per game. Wall is potentially the best player in the playoffs and it’s clear he still holds a grudge against Hawks’ point guard Dennis Schroder after Washington was eliminated in the 2015 playoffs by Atlanta.

The Hawks played much better defensively in Game 2 than they did in Game 1, the fourth quarter excluded. However, they continue to turn over the basketball with a combined 38 TOs through the first two games. The biggest individual improvement between Game 1 and 2 was Paul Millsap, as he put in a more well-rounded performance in the second outing.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Atlanta Hawks as -2.5-point favorites in this betting matchup earlier today, while the OVER/UNDER betting line was sitting around 210 earlier at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 109-107 victory for the Hawks. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.

Washington Wizards vs Atlanta Hawks Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Washington Wizards will look to vanquish their hosts on Saturday, as they are 44-39-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Atlanta Hawks are 39-45 ATS. Washington is 51-32-1 against the points scored total betting line, while Atlanta is 33-49-2 versus the line. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs Washington injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 23 (Atlanta Hawks) and the No. 13 (Wizards) teams in the league, according to our current NBA betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively the game matches up Atlanta's No. 21-ranked offense (103.18 PPG) against a Washington Wizards defense that ranks No. 21 at 107.3 PPG. The Atlanta Hawks have averaged 45.07% from the field per game, less than the Washington Wizards have managed so far this NBA season (47.43% on average).

Recent Outings Betting Recap

 

Betting Trends
  • Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
  • Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 17 of Washington's last 25 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
  • Atlanta is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Atlanta's last 17 games
  • Atlanta is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games at home
  • Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Washington at Atlanta, Monday, April 24th

The visiting team is 1-6 SU and 2-5 ATS in the last 7 games between the Hawks and Wizards. The Hawks are 0-6 SU and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in the playoffs.home The Hawks are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games at home.home
Back to Top